Surly Cross-Check (drop bar)

Cross-Check is a tough-as-nail, super versatile road bike that performs astonishingly well on any surfaces.

The Cross Check is a great bike! But that begs the question? What is this bike for? It’s a cyclocross bike by definition but with a lot of versatility built in. You can ride this bike on the road or off, it has lots of space for fat tires and fenders. It is equally at home riding across town or across the country. It comes with a “tough-as-nails” steel frame which is resilient and comfy, runs road bike cranks and mountain bike cassette, you can load it up for light touring or just use it as you go to bike for just about everything – This is the universal general purpose bike for Vietnam.

The Cross-Check’s frame is engineered to supply a comfortable but lively ride. The tubing is CroMoly steel, high quality, custom-drawn, and built to our specifications. It’s designed to work with components of popular sizes, meaning you can find both new and old parts to hang on this frame. It will accommodate a wide range of crank types and chainring sizes. It’s got accommodations for racks and fenders (front and rear) and, because of its ample tire clearance, you can outfit it to suit where and how you will use it.

There’s a reason the Cross-Check has remained popular after all these years. The frame is comfy, tough as nails, and super versatile. We continue to hear from people for whom the Cross-Check has long been their go-to bike simply because it performs so astonishingly well on any surface.