Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After nearly daily use over the past three weeks, much of it on singletrack, Neil shares his thoughts on Surly's brand new, slack 140mm hardtail, the Sorceress. He covers everything from the unique DUH dropout design to how it rides loaded up, its distinctive tubeset, and a whole lot more.
This video was supported by Garage Grown Gear. See what's NEW at Garage Grown Gear: garagegrowngear.com/collections/new-to-garage-grown-gear
:: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker ::
This video was shot on local trails here in Gunnison, Colorado, and most of it was recorded at Hartman Rocks. More details here: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking/?utm_source=bikepacking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=trailmarker&utm_id=26nonsnow
Video Outline
Intro - 0:00
Where Does Surly’s Newest Bike Fit? - 0:35
What’s Up With the Slacked-Out Hardtail? - 3:25
Trumpet-Flared Tubes? - 6:18
Is Simplicity Your Friend? - 9:02
What Is the Surly DUH Dropout? - 10:34
Sorceress-Induced SS Sickness? - 13:09
Is a 200mm Dropper Too Much? - 14:22
It Can Bikepack, But Should It? - 16:08
How Do the Parts Fare? - 19:46
Right Bike, Right Time? - 24:15
Mentioned Links:
Surly Sorceress Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/surly-sorceress-review
Esker Smokey Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/esker-smokey-review
Cotic BFe Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/cotic-bfe-review
Pipedream Moxie Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/pipedream-moxie-review
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
After nearly daily use over the past three weeks, much of it on singletrack, Neil shares his thoughts on Surly's brand new, slack 140mm hardtail, the Sorceress. He covers everything from the unique DUH dropout design to how it rides loaded up, its distinctive tubeset, and a whole lot more.
This video was supported by Garage Grown Gear. See what's NEW at Garage Grown Gear: garagegrowngear.com/collections/new-to-garage-grown-gear
:: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker ::
This video was shot on local trails here in Gunnison, Colorado, and most of it was recorded at Hartman Rocks. More details here: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking/?utm_source=bikepacking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=trailmarker&utm_id=26nonsnow
Video Outline
Intro - 0:00
Where Does Surly’s Newest Bike Fit? - 0:35
What’s Up With the Slacked-Out Hardtail? - 3:25
Trumpet-Flared Tubes? - 6:18
Is Simplicity Your Friend? - 9:02
What Is the Surly DUH Dropout? - 10:34
Sorceress-Induced SS Sickness? - 13:09
Is a 200mm Dropper Too Much? - 14:22
It Can Bikepack, But Should It? - 16:08
How Do the Parts Fare? - 19:46
Right Bike, Right Time? - 24:15
Mentioned Links:
Surly Sorceress Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/surly-sorceress-review
Esker Smokey Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/esker-smokey-review
Cotic BFe Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/cotic-bfe-review
Pipedream Moxie Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/pipedream-moxie-review
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube
#bikepacking #pedalfurther #surlybikes
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
