What does surly ECR stand for?

Bikepacking Machine The Surly ECR is the new Knard-laden, off-road, bikepacking, big-tire, Enduro Camping Rig. Not exactly sure what the acronym stands for, maybe Exit Cities Rapidly, or Einstein Can’t Rap, but an Expedited Construction is Required because this thing is perfect for off-road touring.

Is Surly Troll discontinued?

Surly (quietly) made the announcement that marks the end of an era. All three of these bikes, the non-disc LHT, Troll, and Pugsley, have been discontinued. Here’s the statement from Surly from their blog post regarding inventory… “All right, all right.

Does surly still make long haul trucker?

The Surly Long Haul Trucker Disc is still available with either 26in or 700c wheels, but exactly which size each comes in has changed slightly. The previous generation of the bike was available with 26in wheels right up to a 58cm frame. The 700c version was available from a 56cm frame up to 64cm.

Where are surly bikes made?

Taiwan
Most of our products (including all frames and forks) are manufactured in Taiwan.

How much does a Surly Troll weight?

Tester stats – Surly Troll Weight: 185lbs.

How heavy is surly cross check?

The Surly Cross Check isn’t just heavier than aluminum — it’s heavier than a lot of steel bikes, with a frame weight of 6.3 pounds. This significant weight makes it less than ideal for cyclocross, which is compounded by the lack of standard disc brakes and the comfortable frame geometry.

Are Surly bikes handmade?

We know the people that are making our products and those products are made with their hands. They are part of Surly. By having our products made overseas we are able to keep our prices very fair.

Why buy a surly ECR?

I originally fell in love with Surly due to their ingenious attention to detail and their refreshing, original and imaginative take on the traditional touring bike. The Surly ECR is a true tribute to the genius of the brand.

What is the most special about the ECR?

The ECR is one of over a half dozen Surly bikes that have been in my stable, and it’s by far the most special. And although it was a great bike, nostalgia gets the blame for that designation.

Why did they stop making the ECR and Chronicle?

Everyone has to realize that the reason that the ECR and the Chronicle have been discontinued is because they were not selling. If these products were flying out door, they would not have been discontinued.

How much ground clearance do I need for the ECR?

The ECR is designed with a bit lower BB clearance than most bikepacking bikes, fine for 2.5 to 3″ plus tires. I expect 2.35″ would be fine, but, particularly if you have 175mm crank arms, your ground clearance might get tight. I’m still digesting this.