The world has changed a lot since we first introduced the 1x1. For one
thing, single-speeding went from new kid on the block to quarterback of
the varsity squad. Coincidence? We don’t
think so. And yet the 1x1 itself has
changed very little. Sure, we added I.S. disc
tabs because disc brakes work good, and
we gave it heat-treated chain stays and
butted the fork blades to make it
even stronger, but overall the 1x1
is the same kick-ass dedicated
single-speed frame it’s always
been. That’s because it does
what it does very well.
The frame and fork are Surly
4130 CroMoly. It’s suspension corrected to
accept a (now) short-travel suspension fork (80mm). The fork and stays are wide and
curvy and offer lots of space for fat shoes—26 x 2.7" knobbies will fit with room to spare.
By the way, even after all these years, this is still more clearance than almost any other
bike of its type. Fat tires offer the best traction and comfort, plus wide stays give you the
option of running fat or skinny tires, and we like versatility. The geometry is comprised of
tried-and-true, rides-like-a-bike numbers, but spec charts can’t do justice to the ride, which
is, in a word, sublime. Or if you want a few more words, our pal Muga from Kyoto wrote
not too long ago and said, “I hope I am not self-indulgent. If so, that is caused by my love of
Surly. And you are the one to blame because you have created 1x1 that makes me crazy.”
We feel the same way. |
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SPECS | 1X1 Frameset |
Tubing: |
100% CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
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Rear dropouts: |
Investment cast Surly track dropouts, 135mm spaced |
Braze-ons: |
I.S. disc tabs and removable cantilever bosses front and rear, fender eyelets front
and rear, and dual water-bottle mounts |
Seatpost diameter: |
27.2mm |
Seatpost clamp diameter: |
30.0mm, Surly Constrictor included
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Headset: |
1-1/8" threadless
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Bottom bracket shell: |
73mm wide, threaded English 1.37x24t |
Tire clearance: |
Fatties Fit Fine (FFF) chainstays and our custom fork give room for tires up
to 2.7" with plenty of mud and fender clearance left over. Seriously!
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Fork: |
Suspension corrected for 80mm travel suspension fork. 100% CroMoly |
Color: |
Lemon Lime Pearl or Cash Black
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Weight:
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18" = 5.0 lbs (2.3 kg)
Fork - uncut = 2.34 lbs (1.1 kg)
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