Big Dummy Frameset
Big Dummy Frameset
Cargo Hauling – 1-2 Passengers - Longtail
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⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Take Your Longtail Bike Anywhere
Since its introduction in 2008, many a family have ditched one or both of their cars thanks to Big Dummy. We’ve also seen many entrepreneurs and small business owners minimize their carbon footprint and incorporate Big Dummy into their business model.
Big Dummy is a dependable grocery getter, the modern day mini-van, the company car, and a human-powered car replacement. It’s all those things and more in that there’s no limit to what it can haul — as long as it falls within the 400-pound weight limit.
- Dedicated single-piece frame increases stiffness and decreases torsional flex
- Human cargo compatible with the use of Dummy Rail Collars
- Vertical, 135mm spaced dropouts with fender eyelets; Rohloff compatible
- Clearance for 26" x 2.5" tires with fenders
- 400-lb. combined rider and cargo weight limit
Specifications
Build Kit
Frameset
Frame
100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded
Color
Bruised Ego Purple
Fork
100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Components
Seatpost Clamp
Surly Stainless 33.1mm
Drivetrain
Wheels
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
Geometry

Size | Small | Medium | Large |
---|---|---|---|
A. Effective Top Tube | 590.0 | 620.0 | 645.0 |
B. Stand Over | 725.0 | 773.0 | 823.0 |
C. Reach | 409.9 | 431.1 | 447.2 |
D. Stack | 571.1 | 599.3 | 627.4 |
E. Total Seat Tube Length | 406.0 | 432.0 | 508.0 |
F. Headtube Length | 150.0 | 180.0 | 210.0 |
G. Headtube Angle |
70.0
|
70.0
|
70.0
|
H. Seat Tube Angle |
72.5
|
72.5
|
72.5
|
I. BB Drop | 40.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
K. Chainstay Length | 821.0 | 821.0 | 821.0 |
L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 417.8 | 417.8 | 417.8 |
M. Fork Offset | 43.0 | 43.0 | 43.0 |
N. Wheelbase | 1469.0 | 1500.4 | 1526.8 |
Crank Arm Length | |||
Handlebar Width | |||
Recommended Rider Height | 160.0 - 177.8 | 167.6 - 182.9 | 177.8 - 195.6 |
Stem Length |
Frame Specs
- Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 26 x 2.3"
-
Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes
27.5 x 1.5-2.0" w/ or w/o fenders
700c x 28-32mm w/ or w/o fenders - Frame Construction 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded
- Fork Construction 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
- Suspension Fork Length (Travel) N/A
- Rigid Fork Length 420mm
- Fork Offset 43mm
- Axle to Crown 420mm
- Rear Spacing 10 x 135mm
- Front Brake (Rotor) 51mm IS (160-203mm)
- Headset - Upper EC34
- Headset - Lower EC34
- Front Spacing 10 x 100mm
- Steerer Tube Ø28.6mm (1-1/8")
- Crown Race Ø30mm (1-1/8")
- Seatpost Ø30.9mm
- Dropper Post Compatible Yes
- Seatpost Clamp Ø33.1mm
-
Max Post Insertion
Small: 375mm
Medium: 255mm
Large: 331mm - Front Derailleur Clamp High direct-mount top-pull (Ø34.9mm)
- Bottom Bracket 73mm BSA threaded (1.37" x 24TPI)
- Crankset (Max Ring) No frame limitations
-
Bottle Mounts
Small: Two Standard, One 3-pack
Medium and Large: Three Standard; One 3-Pack - Fork Mounts Four 3-Pack, rack mounts: upper, lower, and mid-blade threaded
- Front Fender Mounts Yes
- Rear Fender Mounts Yes
Warranty
Frame Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the
product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated
receipt for proof of purchase.
This warranty does NOT cover the following:
Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler
Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or
for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or
anything other than normal use
Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold
Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product
Normal wear and tear
Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly
This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or
replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the
sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This
warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer
or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss,
inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or
condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.
This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and
those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited
warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.




