Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Surly’s cult-classic drop-bar do-everything bike just got a thoughtful refresh. over the last month, Neil put the 2025 Straggler through daily rides, light touring, and chunky gravel to see if the updates—new axle setup, revised sizing, and fork options—modernize it without losing that Surly weird-in-a-good-way charm. Neil Shares his thoughts on what works, what doesn’t, and all the nitty gritty details in our latest video review.

Find our full Surly Straggler written review with photset here: bikepacking.com/bikes/surly-straggler-review

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Outline:
Intro - 0:00
1. Yep, it’s a fresh Straggler - 0:24
2. Thoughtful (Surly-esque) Changes - 2:33
3. Fork Upgrade - 4:47
4. Fewer sizes = better design - 6:20
5. Surly’s Own Gravel Geo - 8:52
6. It’s a Bike That Motivates - 10:38
7. More Clearance The Better - 12:00
8. It’s a Light-Duty Touring Bike - 13:31
9. More Specs are Better Specs - 15:08
10. What I’d Change - 17:28
11. It Deserved an Update - 19:20

Mentioned Links:
Surly Bridge Club Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/surly-bridge-club-review

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Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index