I got hit by a car in January 2015 and totaled my previous Cross Check frame. It was a 58cm and was too long, so when I finally got around to replacing it, I went for the 56cm. All components were good after the wreck and I added a few fresh bits. Nice to have a do-it-all bike like this one again. Since 2020ish this has been my gravel/cross bike and no longer a commuter.
Frame:
Surly Cross Check 56cm
Fork/Headset:
China Carbon / Cane Creek
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano GRX FC-RX600
Pedals:
Shimano XT PD-T8000
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sram PC-1031
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Microshift BS-M10 downtube shifter / Shimano Deore M6000-GS
Saddle/Seatpost:
Specialized BG Something / Thomson Masterpiece
Brakes:
Dia Compe Coda 900M / TRP CX8.4 brakes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Kinlin XR31T / Shimano 105 5800 / WTB Venture 40mm tubeless
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Kinlin XR31T / Shimano 105 5800 / WTB Venture 40mm tubeless
Accessories:
Surly 24-pack Rack
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Needed a commuter. Crashed and lost the Snyder Townie in early September. Oh welp. Got to build another bike.
Added by dickeysezso. Last updated about 2 months ago.
10 Comments
Hey! Great bike! I was wondering how tall you are..You said that a 58 cross check was too long for you, do you feel alright on the 56 frame ? The saddle seems kinda high compared to the Surly bikes I've seen.
Posted over 4 years ago
I do. I have long legs so I think the 56 and 58 both fit me in seat tube dimension; however the 58 is a good bit longer so I felt a lot more stretched out on that one. I probably could have gotten away with just using a shorter stem. All my other bikes I aim for a 57.5cm top tube.
Posted over 4 years ago
How do you like the frame pump? I've been looking for a good one.
Posted almost 8 years ago
It's great. Very convenient and out of the way. Works faster and easier than a CO2 or small hand pump and was only $30.
Posted almost 8 years ago
clean build! Are you considering clipless at all in the future?
Posted over 10 years ago
I'll switch back and forth between platforms and shimano XT pedals depending on the ride.
Posted over 10 years ago
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benmotobecane says:
Thanks for your answer! But you didn't say how tall you are..? I know sizing depends on more things than just your height but it's just to have an idea.
Posted over 4 years ago
dickeysezso says:
Oops! I'm 6ft and I have a 31" inseam.
Posted over 4 years ago