{"id":68768,"date":"2024-09-03T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/5bfac8c4-f8b7-4c13-b5e9-bf18f45fb722"},"modified":"2024-09-03T15:25:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:25:37","slug":"new-surly-moonlander-floats-over-terrain-with-6-2in-tyres-and-pinion-gearbox","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-surly-moonlander-floats-over-terrain-with-6-2in-tyres-and-pinion-gearbox\/","title":{"rendered":"New Surly Moonlander ‘floats’ over terrain with 6.2in tyres and Pinion gearbox"},"content":{"rendered":"

Surly unveils first Pinion-drivetrain bike, designed for rocky shorelines, sand, snow and lunar exploration <\/p>

By <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 03 September 2024 at 13:00 PM<\/p>

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Surly has updated its Moonlander expedition bike with a Pinion gearbox, wider tyres and increased ground clearance.<\/p>

The bike is designed to \u2018float\u2019 over a variety of terrain thanks to its 24×6.2in tyres. These have been developed to be the widest possible platform without creating a new hub and standard or exceeding acceptable Q-factor tolerances.<\/p>

Surly says the Moonlander is designed for rocky shorelines, sand, snow and “landscape not yet ridden”.<\/p>

Pricing is set at \u00a34,699.99 for a complete build, with the Moonlander Frameset, featuring a Pinion gearbox, available in some territories.<\/p>

Shoot for the moon<\/h2>
The Moonlander certainly has a lunar-exploring aesthetic. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Moonlander\u2019s frame is made from Surly\u2019s Chromoly Steel and features a small front triangle to lower standover height and make it easier to mount when riding tough terrain.<\/p>
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The bike has been designed to navigate all types of terrain, from rock crawling to sand surfing. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Surly says it has given the bike a longer rear triangle to increase stability, and balance the weight between the front and rear axles for better riding characteristics.<\/p>
The bottom bracket height has been increased to allow for better ground clearance, enabling you to clear more obstacles and hit your crank arms less in rocky terrain.<\/p>
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Centring the weight low in the bottom bracket area should improve handling characteristics. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Buried in the bottom bracket area is a Pinion C1.9 XR 9-speed Gearbox, which uses a sealed set of gears similar to those found in automobiles.\u00a0<\/p>
Gearboxes are popular with expedition riders for many reasons, with durability, ease of maintenance and longevity often cited as benefits over traditional derailleur designs.<\/p>
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Fat tyres are designed to be run at low pressures and conform to the ground below. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This is the first time Surly has integrated a Pinion system into one of its frames, with the brand saying the drivetrain protects the gears when travelling through inhospitable terrain.<\/p>
Gearboxes also enable you to use a belt drive<\/a>, although Surly has specced the Moonlander with a chain.<\/p>
Wider than ever<\/h2>
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These are some of the widest bike tyres on the market. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Surly has developed the new Moolander alongside the Molenda tyre and Clown Royal rim.<\/p>
The bike has the same Q-factor as the brand’s Ice Cream Truck.<\/p>
The Moonlander will also fit 26×5.1in, 27.5×4.8in and 29x3in tyres for those looking to ride trails a little more paved.<\/p>
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The front triangle will take a single water bottle on the SM, two on the MD and three on the LG \/ XL. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
As with most modern adventure bikes, the Moonlander features a host of pack mounts all over the frame, with studs featuring on nearly every tube.<\/p>
Rack and fender mounts, as well as accessory mounts on both fork blades, should provide plenty of carrying capacity.<\/p>
Surly offers the Moonlander in four sizes: SM, MD, LG and XL, each featuring a head tube angle of 68.5 degrees \u2013 two degrees slacker than the previous model.<\/p>
All sizes share the same effective seat tube angle of 73 degrees, while the reach measurement for a size-large bike is 443.9mm.<\/p>
Surly Moonlander spec and price details<\/h2>
Surly Moonlander<\/h3>
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Only one spec level will be available for the Moonlander. – Surly<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Fork:<\/strong> Surly Chromoly Steel<\/li>
Drivetrain:<\/strong> Pinion C1.9 XR 9-speed Gearbox<\/li>
Saddle:<\/strong> WTB Volt Medium<\/li>
Wheels:<\/strong> Surly Clown Royal 24inx100mm<\/li>
Tyres:<\/strong> Surly Molenda, 24×6.2in<\/li>
Price:<\/strong> \u00a34,699.99<\/li><\/ul>
Surly Moonlander Frameset<\/h3>
Fork:<\/strong> Surly Chromoly Steel<\/li>
Drivetrain:<\/strong> Pinion C1.9 XR 9-speed Gearbox<\/li><\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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