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Above: An off-color Surly ECR on the AZT near the town of Pine. The ECR continues in the tradition of Surly’s adventure touring bikes, including the Troll and Ogre, each of which fulfill some of the promise of early mountain bikes, once clad with useful features since forgotten on many modern machines. This frame is a different shade than those being released this week, also shown with 29×3.0″ Knard tires mounted to ‘skinny’ rims, a temporary situation.
Introducing the Surly ECR
The Surly ECR is an off-the-beaten-path touring bike designed for 29×3.0″ tires, dubbed 29+, a platform first released on the Surly Krampus last year. The frame features attachment points for racks, fenders, water bottles, and lights. The geometry is characterized by a low bottom bracket and long chainstays, for a supremely stable ride, with or without a load. A short top tube affords a comfortable upright position for long…
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