Cross-Check
Highly Versatile Steel Commuter Bike
$899 USD / $1299 CAD
Surly Bikes
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Cross-Check is a tough-as-nails, super-versatile road bike that performs astonishingly well on any surface.
Steel Commuter Bike That Can Do it All
There is no such thing as one bike that can do it all, but Cross-Check comes pretty damn close. It's a dyed-in-the-wool commuter and utility rig. It was a "gravel crusher" long before "gravel bikes" existed. Some people have even raced cyclocross on it. Though, we don't necessarily condone that behavior.
Cross-Check was the first complete bike we ever offered. Since then, people have modified them hundreds of different ways to suit their riding styles and preferences. There’s a reason that nearly every person who has ever worked for Surly has owned one.
- Semi-horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability
- Gnot-Rite dropout spacing allows installation of 130 and 135mm hubs
- Accommodations for front and rear racks and fenders
- Clearance for 700c x 42mm tires with or without fenders
Bike Capabilities
- 5/5 with Commuting Commuting: 5 out of 5
- 4/5 with Tire Clearance Tire Clearance: 4 out of 5
- 3/5 with Pavement Touring Pavement Touring: 3 out of 5
- 4/5 with Gravel/Double Track Gravel/Double Track: 4 out of 5
NOTE: You can ride your bike wherever the hell you want, but this is what we think this bike is best at.
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Where to Buy
Specifications
Frameset
| Frame |
Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded. ED Coated |
|---|---|
| Fork |
Surly Cross-Check, 4130 CroMoly, lugged & brazed. Sloping crown w/threaded eyelets, tapered & butted curved blades w/mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets |
| Seatpost Clamp | Surly stainless, 30.0mm |
Components
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Tektro M730 |
| Braker Levers | Tektro CL520 |
| Shifters | Microshift Acolyte Xpress |
| Stem | ProMax, 31.8, 4-Bolt |
| Handlebar | Dimension Mountain |
| Grip/Tape | Black Gel |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| Seatpost |
ProMax SP-2019 non-offset (42–50cm), SP-2016 offset (52–62cm) 27.2 x 300mm |
Drivetrain
| Crankset | Samox 3pcs, BCD110 Square taper, 40t chainring |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | 68x110.5mm |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift RD-M5185M |
| Cog or Cassette | Microshift CS-H083, 12-42, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC X8 |
Wheels
| Front Hub | Novatech 32h, 100mm, w/QR |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub | Novatech 32h, 135mm, w/QR |
| Rims | Alex DH19 |
| Tires | Kenda Kwest 700c x 35mm |
Complete bike spec subject to change
units:
| SIZE | 42cm | 46cm | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm | 62cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 14.9 378.7 | 15.0 380.8 | 15.3 389.1 | 15.3 389.7 | 15.5 394.8 | 15.5 394.3 | 15.7 398.3 | 16.0 407.3 | 16.2 411.0 | 16.7 424.5 |
| Stack | 20.8 528.0 | 20.8 528.0 | 20.8 528.0 | 20.8 528.0 | 21.2 538.4 | 21.9 556.5 | 22.7 575.7 | 23.4 593.6 | 24.1 612.7 | 24.8 630.9 |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° |
| Head Tube Length | 3.6 91.0 | 3.6 91.0 | 3.6 91.0 | 3.6 91.0 | 4.0 102.0 | 4.8 121.0 | 5.6 141.0 | 6.3 160.0 | 7.1 180.0 | 7.9 200.0 |
| Seat Tube Length | 16.5 420.0 | 18.1 460.0 | 19.7 500.0 | 20.5 520.0 | 21.3 540.0 | 22.0 560.0 | 22.8 580.0 | 23.6 600.0 | 24.4 620.0 | 26.2 665.0 |
| BB Drop | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 | 2.6 66.0 |
| Wheelbase | 39.0 989.8 | 39.1 991.9 | 39.6 1005.2 | 39.6 1005.9 | 39.9 1014.3 | 40.1 1019.7 | 40.5 1029.9 | 41.1 1044.7 | 41.5 1054.7 | 42.3 1074.6 |
| Chainstay Length | 16.5 420.0 | 16.5 420.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 | 16.7 425.0 |
| Top Tube Length, Actual | 19.9 505.0 | 20.3 515.0 | 21.1 535.1 | 21.5 545.1 | 22.0 559.9 | 22.4 569.9 | 22.8 579.8 | 23.6 599.8 | 24.0 609.9 | 24.8 630.0 |
| Top Tube Length, Effective | 20.6 522.0 | 20.8 528.8 | 21.3 541.8 | 21.5 547.1 | 22.0 560.0 | 22.4 570.0 | 22.8 580.0 | 23.6 600.0 | 24.0 610.0 | 24.8 630.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.0° | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° |
| Standover Height | 29.4 747.9 | 30.2 766.7 | 30.9 784.4 | 31.3 794.4 | 31.9 809 | 32.5 826.7 | 33.3 845.9 | 34.0 863.4 | 34.7 882.2 | 35.5 901.8 |
| Stem Length | 70 | 80 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Stem Angle | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° |
| Handlebar Width | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Crank Length | 165 | 165 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Fork Length | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 | 15.7 400.0 |
| Fork Rake | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 | 1.7 44.0 |
| Frame Construction | 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated |
|---|---|
| Fork Construction | 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, brazed lugs, ED coated |
| Rear Dropout Configuration | Semi-horizontal |
| Rear Hub Spacing | "Gnot-rite" 132.5mm 10 x 130mm or 10 x 135mm |
| Front Hub Spacing | 10 x 100mm |
| Rear Brake | Rim - Canti |
| Front Brake | Rim - Canti |
| Head Tube | Ø34mm |
| Steerer Tube | Ø28.6mm (1-1/8") |
| Crown Race | Ø30mm (1-1/8") |
| Stock Headset Upper (S.H.I.S.) | EC34/28.6 |
| Stock Headset Lower (S.H.I.S.) | EC34/30 |
| Seat Collar | Ø30mm |
| Seatpost | Ø27.2mm |
| Front Derailleur (Clamp) | Bottom-pull (Ø28.6mm) |
| Max Chainring (CL)[3] | 1x (Road): 50T 2x (Road): 39/53T |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI) |
| Tire Clearance Frame [1][2] | 700c x 42mm with or without fenders |
| Tire Clearance Fork [1] | 29 x 2.0" with or without fenders |
| Rigid Fork Spec | 400 x 44mm |
| Max Suspension Fork Length [4] | N/A |
| Bottle Mounts Frame | 2 Standard |
| Bottle Mounts Fork | N/A |
| Rack Mounts Frame | Yes (upper and lower threaded) |
| Rack Mounts Fork | Yes (upper and mid-blade threaded) |
| Fender Mounts Frame | Yes |
| Fender Mounts Fork | Yes |
| Other Features | Downtube mounted shifter bosses |
[1] Different tire and rim combinations will result in different clearances.
[2] Depending on drivetrain configuration, tire clearance may be limited by the chain and not frame.
[3] Listed chainring clearance is worst case scenario. Clearances vary widely depending on components and configurations.
[4] Suspension fork length listed at full extension (not at sag)
FAQ & Reviews
Support
Downloads
- Cross-Check Instructions
[pdf] - 378KB - Surly Bike Sizing Chart
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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.
