【BIKE of the WEEK】SURLY Cross Check CCB (Cool Cross Bike)

The SURLY Cross-Check can be built to suit any rider’s style, thanks to features like tire clearance up to 45c, mounting eyelets throughout the frame, and a frame end design that allows for either a single-speed or geared setup.

For this build, we customized it based on the customer's request for a commuter and daily-use bike.

Daily Use Customization

Fenders are an essential component for a bike ridden every day, rain or shine.

These SIMWORKS by HONJO Turtle 44 fenders don't just reliably protect you from spray kicked up by the tires; their unique shape also gives the bike a classic aesthetic.

To match the fenders, we went with silver components throughout. While it’s a simple color combination with the black frame as a base, the overall impression is quite striking.

Another necessity for a daily-use bike is a rack or basket.

Carrying cargo on your back is one thing, but a rack frees your shoulders and back from that weight. It will surely make your upcoming hot summer rides much more comfortable.

For this build, we installed a PELAGO front rack. The wide deck is great on its own, and by attaching pannier bags to both sides, you can carry a large amount of cargo.

It even includes a plate for a light mount, so you won't have to worry about where to install your light.

While this SURLY Cross-Check was built as a classic-looking daily rider, depending on the parts you choose, it could also be built into a modern touring bike or a cyclocross bike ready for the race circuit.

With so many ways to build it up, why not come and create the bike you’ve been dreaming of?