The Surly Straggler is one of the more popular models of the American bicycle brand. It was first introduced around 2013 as a versatile steel bike that could handle a mix of city commuting, gravel riding, and light touring.

If you had to own only one bike, the Straggler was considered to be a quiver killer. And after more than a decade, it has finally been given a drastic update.

The dropouts are the parts of the frame where the wheels are attached. The biggest change with the Straggler is that it now features thru-axle dropouts with flat-mount disc brakes.

Previously, the Straggler featured an adjustable horizontal dropout at the rear. This allowed owners to run different configurations whether they wanted fixed gear, single-speed, or a normal drivetrain. However, this made removing the rear wheel a pain.

The geometry also underwent major changes. The top tube is now sloped for more standover height, and the bottom bracket was lowered for more stability. The stack is also higher for a more upright riding position.

The seat tube is now compatible with a dropper post, while the 44mm head tube allows for more fork options. Tire clearance has also been bumped up to 50mm, with the smaller frames running 650b wheels and the larger sizes designed for 700c wheels.

The Straggler was a bit of a modern relic because of its outdated standards. But now that it has been modernized, the cult classic is even more capable.

The new Surly Straggler is available as a frameset for $899 (P52,260), with options for a built bike at $1,999 (P116,200) with Shimano CUES or $2,499 (P145,262) with Shimano GRX.

Given that Surly has a local distributor with YKKBikes, Filipinos can expect the new Straggler to arrive on our shores eventually.