Grappler - Purple Dust Bunny
Grappler - Purple Dust Bunny
Bikepacking – Singletrack - Fire Roads
Warning for Residents of California
Warning for Residents of California
⚠️ 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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A Trail Bike Tailored for Drop Bars
Off-road enthusiasts have been Frankensteining drop bars onto trail bikes for decades, so we designed the Grappler to scratch that itch with a little more precision. Engineered first and foremost around a stable and comfortable drop-bar hand position, its trail-ready geo provides a spirited ride on mixed terrain.
Cleared for girthy tires and decorated with an array of mounts for hauling your daily provisions and overnight gear, the Grappler is ready to take you and your paraphernalia down that overgrown fire road for an extrasensory experience. There’s nothing to be afraid of. Probably.
- Featuring Surly’s versatile Gnot-Boost spacing, allowing riders to run 142mm or Boost 148mm rear hubs; thru-axles; stealth dropper post routing; non-suspension corrected
- Custom dropouts ready to run single-speed or internally geared hub setups
- Seatstay-mounted bottle bosses, plus three-pack mounts at the top and bottom of the down tube
- Frame tire clearance: 27.5 x 2.8" w/ fender, 27.5 x 3.0" w/o fender, 29 x 2.1" w/ fender (front axle position, 29 x 2.5" w/ fender (rear axle position)
Specifications
Build Kit
Frameset
Frame
Surly Grappler - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated
Color
Purple Dust Bunny
Fork
Surly Dinner Fork - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
Components
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seatpost Clamp
Surly Stainless 33.1
Seatpost
TranzX YSP15, 30.9, 100mm travel
Stem
Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
Grips/Bar Tape
Black Cork
Saddle
WTB Volt
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper
Drivetrain
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
microSHIFT ADVENT X
Cassette
microSHIFT ADVENT X, 11-48t, 10-spd
Chain
KMC X10
Crankset
Samox, 32t
Shifter
microSHIFT ADVENT X
Brake Levers
microSHIFT ADVENT X
Brake Calipers
Tektro Mira
Bottom Bracket
Samox BSA
Rotors
Tektro Front: 180mm, Rear: 160mm
Wheels
Front Tire
Teravail Ehline, 27.5 x 2.5", Light and Supple, Tan Sidewalls
Rear Tire
Teravail Ehline, 27.5 x 2.5", Light and Supple, Tan Sidewalls
Front Hub
Novatec 15 x 110mm, 6-bolt, 32h
Rear Hub
Novatec 12 x 148mm, 6-bolt, 32h
Spoke
14G Black
Rim
WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0
Weight
Complete Bike
30 lb. 5 oz. for Medium
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
Geometry

Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Effective Top Tube | 560.0 | 590.0 | 610.0 | 640.0 | 660.0 |
B. Stand Over | 719.0 | 762.0 | 795.0 | 829.0 | 862.0 |
C. Reach | 381.0 | 405.0 | 420.0 | 444.0 | 458.0 |
D. Stack | 585.0 | 604.0 | 623.0 | 641.0 | 660.0 |
E. Total Seat Tube Length | 316.0 | 386.0 | 437.2 | 488.0 | 539.0 |
F. Headtube Length | 160.0 | 180.0 | 200.0 | 220.0 | 240.0 |
G. Headtube Angle |
69.5
|
69.5
|
69.5
|
69.5
|
69.5
|
H. Seat Tube Angle |
73.0
|
73.0
|
73.0
|
73.0
|
73.0
|
I. BB Drop | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
K. Chainstay Length | 425.0 | 425.0 | 425.0 | 425.0 | 425.0 |
L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 420.0 | 420.0 | 420.0 | 420.0 | 420.0 |
M. Fork Offset | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
N. Wheelbase | 1057.0 | 1088.0 | 1109.0 | 1140.0 | 1162.0 |
Crank Arm Length | 170.0 | 170.0 | 175.0 | 175.0 | 175.0 |
Handlebar Width | 400.0 | 420.0 | 440.0 | 460.0 | 480.0 |
Recommended Rider Height | 142.0 - 151.0 | 152.0 - 164.0 | 165.0 - 174.0 | 175.0 - 184.0 | 185.0 |
Stem Length | 60.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
Frame Specs
- Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 27.5 x 2.5"
- Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes 29 x 2.2"
- Frame Construction 100% Surly Chromoly Steel frame, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
- Fork Construction 100% Surly Chromoly Steel fork, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
- Rigid Fork Length 420mm
- Fork Offset 50mm
- Axle to Crown 420mm
-
Rear Spacing
"Gnot-Boost" 145mm
12 x 142mm or 12 x 148mm (Surly axle included)
10 x 135mm with Surly 10/12 Adapter Washers (not included) - Rear Axle Size 12 x 148mm (Surly axle included)
- Front Brake (Rotor) Disc - 51mm I.S. (203mm max rotor)
- Headset - Upper EC34/28.6
- Headset - Lower EC34/30
- Front Axle Size 15 x 110mm (Surly axle included)
- Steerer Tube Ø28.6mm
- Crown Race Ø30mm (1-1/8")
- Stem Clamp Ø28.6mm
- Seatpost Ø30.9mm
- Dropper Post Compatible Yes
- Seatpost Clamp 33.1mm
- Front Derailleur Clamp Ø34.9mm
- Front Derailleur Type High direct mount top-pull (Ø34.9mm) 26mm offset adapter (not included) for 142 or 135mm rear hub spacing 29mm offset adapter (not included) for 148mm rear hub spacing
- Bottom Bracket 73mm BSA, threaded
- Crankset (Max Ring) 1x (mtn): 36T / 2x (mtn): 36/26T / 1x (Boost): 38T / 2x (Boost): 39/32T
- Bottle Mounts 3-pack mounts on upper and lower downtube; seat tube bottle mounts on frame sizes S–XL
- Fork Mounts 3-pack mounts on each fork blade, upper and lower threaded rack mounts
- 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.




