Why Disc Brake Touring Bikes?
Disc Trucker enjoys the same reputation as Long Haul Trucker; it’s one of the best riding and most value-packed drop bar touring bikes out there. Sometimes, however, a combination of load, climate, and terrain demands a bit more braking performance than a standard rim-brake LHT can provide.
That’s where the Disc Trucker comes in. Disc Trucker is a Long Haul Trucker specifically designed for the unique forces discs impose. We’ve made sure it can run discs, racks, and fenders with no jury rigging, a somewhat unique feature we’ve just now decided to call “simultaneous compatibility.”
- 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 56–64cm) wheel diameters
- Disc brake compatibility (if rim brakes are more your thing, check out the Long Haul 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)
Frameset
| Sizes | 26" wheel 42–58cm, 700c wheel 56–64cm |
|---|---|
| Frame | Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. |
| Fork | Surly Long Haul Trucker, 4130 CroMoly, lugged and brazed. |
| Seatpost Clamp | Surly Stainless, 30.0mm (Surly stainless included) |
Components
| Headset | Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8" |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Avid BB7, 160mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | Tektro RL520 |
| Shifters | Microshift BS-M10 |
| Stem | Promax 31.8 4 bolt |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell |
| Grip/Tape | Black Cork |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Seatpost | ProMax 27.2 300L non-offset (38-50), SP-2016 offset (52-64) |
Drivetrain
| Crankset | Andel RSC6, 26/36/48t |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN-55, 118mm |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore T6000 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT T8000 |
| Cog or Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 11–36t, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC x10 |
Wheels
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore 475 6 bolt, 36H |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore 525, 6 bolt, 36H |
| Rims (26") | Alex DH19 |
| Rims (700c) | Alex DH19 |
| Tires (26") 42–62cm | Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26 x 46 |
| Tires (700c) | Surly ExtraTerrestrial 700 x 41 |
