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Long Haul Trucker is a pure-bred drop bar touring bike suitable for traveling anywhere in the world on mostly paved surfaces.

Long Distance Cargo Bike Ready to Go Anywhere

Designed for comfort while simultaneously hauling a lot of stuff long distances, many consider Long Haul Trucker to be the gold standard of touring bikes. It features everything a long-distance bicycle tourist would need when traversing the globe.

LHT’s applications go well beyond global touring. It’s a great option for what we refer to as "extreme commuting." That means more than just carrying your laptop and change of clothes with you. You have the capacity for whatever the day throws at you.

  • Every braze-on you’ll ever need: front and rear rack mounts, fender eyelets, water bottle bosses, spare spoke holder, pump peg
  • Available in 26” (sizes 42–58 cm) and 700c (sizes 56–62 cm) wheel diameters
  • Rim brake-specific (if disc brakes are more your thing, check out the Disc Trucker)
  • Clearance for 26” x 2.1” tires with or without fenders (26” platform) or 700c x 42mm with fenders, 45mm without fenders (700c platform)

Bike Capabilities

  • 5/5 with Pavement Touring Pavement Touring: 5 out of 5
  • 5/5 with Rack Compatibility Rack Compatibility: 5 out of 5
  • 5/5 with Cargo Load Stability Cargo Load Stability: 5 out of 5
  • 4/5 with Tire Clearance Tire Clearance: 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.

Long Haul Trucker on Tour
Long Haul Trucker At Rest
Long Haul Trucker Trip for Two
Long Haul Trucker in Countryside
Long Haul Trucker Fully Loaded
Long Haul Trucker Full Baggage

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Where to Buy

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Specifications

Frameset

Sizes
26" wheel 42–62cm; 700c wheel 56–62cm
Frame

Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded

Fork

Surly Long Haul Trucker, 4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed. Proprietary sloping crown with threaded eyelets, tapered and butted curved blades with mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets

Seatpost Clamp
Surly Stainless, 30.0mm (Surly stainless included)

Components

Headset
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8˝
Brakes
Tektro M730, silver
Brake Levers
Tektro RL520
Shifters
Microshift BS-T09, 9-speed shifter, friction/index adjustable; Black
Stem
Promax 31.8 4 bolt
Handlebar
Salsa Cowbell
Grip/Tape
Black Cork
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Promax 27.2 300L non-offset [42–50cm] offset [52–62cm]
Extras
Kickstand Plate

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Sora Triple 50x39x30T 9 speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora R3030 9 speed
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M592 9 speed SGS
Cog or Cassette
Shimano HG200-9, 11–36t
Chain
KMC X9 EPT

Wheels

Front Hub
Shimano T610 36h QR
Rear Hub
Shimano T610 36h QR
Rims (26")
Alex DH19 36h
Rims (700c)
Alex DH19 36h
Tires (26") 42–62cm
Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26x46
Tires (700c)
Surly ExtraTerrestrial 700x41

Frameset

Sizes
26" wheel 42–62cm; 700c wheel 56–62cm
Frame

Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded

Fork

Surly Long Haul Trucker, 4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed. Proprietary sloping crown with threaded eyelets, tapered and butted curved blades with mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets

Seatpost Clamp
Surly Stainless, 30.0mm (Surly stainless included)

Components

Headset
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8˝
Brakes
Tektro M730, silver
Brake Levers
Tektro RL520
Shifters
Microshift BS-M10 10-speed shifter, friction/index adjustable; Black
Stem
Kalloy AS-009, 26.0mm bar clamp. Aluminum. 4-bolt face. Silver
Handlebar
PMT, 26.0mm. Silver
Grip/Tape
Black Cork
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-368 non-offset [42-50cm]; Kalloy SP-248D offset [52-64cm], 27.2mm. 300mm. Silver

Drivetrain

Crankset
Andel RSC6, 26/36/48t. Silver
Bottom Bracket
Square taper interface
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore T611-3, Silver
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT-T780-L SGS, Black
Cog or Cassette
Shimano HG-50-10, 11–36t
Chain
KMC X10, Nickle plated

Wheels

Front Hub
Shimano LX T670. 36h, Silver
Rear Hub
Shimano LX T670. 36h, Silver
Rims (26")
Alex Adventurer 2 36h, black
Rims (700c)
Alex Adventurer 2 36h, black
Tires (26") 42–62cm
Continental Tour Ride, 26x1.75"
Tires (700c)
Continental Contact, 700c x 37mm

Complete bike spec subject to change

Long Haul Trucker Geometry 2015
units:
SIZE 42cm 46cm 50cm 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm 60cm 62cm
Reach 14.5 367.2 14.6 371.3 14.7 374.5 14.7 374.6 14.9 379.4 15.3 388.3 15.5 393.5 15.8 402.5 15.7 400.5
Stack 19.6 497.2 19.8 502.9 21.0 532.3 21.7 550.3 22.4 568.3 23.2 588.1 23.9 606.1 24.5 623.3 25.3 643.2
Head Tube Angle 70.0˚° 70.0˚° 71.0˚° 71.0˚° 71.0˚° 71.0˚° 71.0˚° 71.5˚° 71.5˚°
Head Tube Length 4.4 110.7 4.6 116.7 5.7 144.0 6.4 163.0 7.2 182.0 8.0 203.0 8.7 222.0 9.4 238.0 10.2 259.0
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
BB Drop 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0 1.9 47.0
Wheelbase 40.8 1036.6 41.1 1042.7 41.2 1046.8 41.5 1053.1 41.9 1064.0 42.5 1079.8 43.0 1091.2 43.3 1100.4 43.5 1105.1
Chainstay Length 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0
Top Tube Length, Actual 19.4 492.7 20.0 508.4 20.7 525.4 21.1 535.0 21.6 549.7 22.2 564.5 22.8 580.3 23.4 594.8 23.8 603.8
Top Tube Length, Effective 19.8 505.0 20.2 515.0 20.8 530.0 21.2 540.0 21.8 555.0 22.4 570.0 23.0 586.0 23.6 600.0 24.0 610.0
Seat Tube Angle 75.0˚° 74.5˚° 74.0˚° 73.5˚° 73.0˚° 73.0˚° 72.5˚° 72.5˚° 72.0˚°
Standover Height 27.6 702.1 28.5 723.2 29.8 756.1 30.5 774.5 31.2 792.4 32.0 811.9 32.7 829.7 33.4 847.9 34.1 866.6
Stem Length 2.7 70 2.7 70 2.7 70 3.5 90 3.9 100 3.9 100 4.3 110 4.7 120 4.7 120
Stem Angle 35° 35° 35° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
Handlebar Width 15.7 400 15.7 400 15.7 400 16.5 420 16.5 420 17.3 440 17.3 440 18.1 460 18.1 460
Crank Length 6.5 165 6.5 165 6.7 170 6.7 170 6.7 170 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175
Fork Length 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0 14.8 376.0
Fork Rake 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0

All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change * Standover is measured from the top of the TT, at the center, with a tire measuring approximately Ø628 or 690mm

SIZE 56cm(700c) 58cm(700c) 60cm(700c) 62cm(700c)
Reach 15.3 389.3 15.5 394.4 15.9 401.0 15.8 403.0
Stack 23.1 588.0 23.9 606.1 24.5 623.2 25.3 643.2
Head Tube Angle 72.0˚° 72.0˚° 72.0˚° 72.0˚°
Head Tube Length 6.0 152.0 6.7 171.0 7.4 189.0 8.3 210.0
Seat Tube Length 22.0˝ 560.0 22.8˝ 580.0 23.6˝ 600.0 24.4˝ 620.0
BB Drop 3.1˝ 78.0 3.1˝ 78.0 3.1˝ 78.0 3.1˝ 78.0
Wheelbase 41.6 1055.6 42.0 1066.7 42.6 1080.8 42.7 1085.3
Chainstay Length 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0 18.1 460.0
Top Tube Length, Actual 22.2 564.5 22.8 580.2 23.4 594.8 23.8 603.9
Top Tube Length, Effective 22.4 570.0 23.0 586.0 23.6 600.0 24.0 610.0
Seat Tube Angle 73.0° 72.5° 72.5° 72.0°
Standover Height 32.0 811.9 32.7 829.8 33.4 847.8 34.1 866.5
Stem Length 3.9 100 4.3 110 4.7 120 4.7 120
Stem Angle 6° 6° 6° 6°
Handlebar Width 17.3 440 17.3 440 18.1 460 18.1 460
Crank Length 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175 6.9 175
Fork Length 15.4 390.0 15.4 390.0 15.4 390.0 15.4 390.0
Fork Rake 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0 1.8 45.0

All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change * Standover is measured from the top of the TT, at the center, with a tire measuring approximately Ø628 or 690mm

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

Vertical

Rear Hub Spacing

10 x 135mm

Front Hub Spacing

10 x 100mm

Rear Brake

Rim - Canti (removable posts)

Front Brake

Rim - Canti (removable posts)

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): 44T

2x (Road): 42/53T

3x (Road): 38/52/56T

Bottom Bracket

68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI)

Tire Clearance Frame [1]/[2]

26in: 26 x 2.1" (w/ fenders)

700c: 700c x 42mm (w/ fenders)

700c: 700c x 45mm (w/o fenders)

Tire Clearance Fork [1]

26in: 26 x 2.0"  (with or without fenders)

700c: 700c x 50mm (with or without fenders)

700c: 29 x 2.0" (with or without fenders)

Rigid Fork Spec

26in: 376 x 45mm

700c: 390 x 45mm

Max Suspension Fork Length [4]

N/A

Bottle Mounts Frame

3 Standard

Bottle Mounts Fork

N/A

Rack Mounts Frame

Yes (upper and lower threaded)

Rack Mounts Fork

Yes (upper, lower, and mid-blade threaded)

Fender Mounts Frame

Yes

Fender Mounts Fork

Yes

Other Features

Chainstay mounted spoke holder

Surly removable kickstand plate (included)

Downtube mounted shifter bosses (cable housing stops not included with frameset)

  • [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) 

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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.