Surly Grappler CUES House Build - X Small
Built in the Bicycle Junction workshop for backroads, bikepacking and everyday detours.
NOTE: images are placeholder from a previous build. Images of this build available from 15th October.
Our Grappler CUES House Build pairs Surly’s steel adventure frameset with a flat-bar cockpit, Shimano CUES 1 × 11 gearing and 27.5-inch wheels. It’s a versatile setup for riders who want to link gravel roads, trail sections and the daily commute, with room to load up for a longer trip.
The build shares its CUES drivetrain and finishing kit with our Ogre CUES house build. A 32T chainring and wide-range 11–50T LINKGLIDE cassette provide low gearing for climbs with luggage, while Shimano hydraulic disc brakes bring controlled stopping to the mix.
Teravail Ehline 27.5 × 2.5-inch tyres—the same tyres fitted to the current Bridge Club—add generous volume and off-road grip. The flat bar keeps the controls close at hand, and the SDG Bel-Air V3 saddle rounds out a practical setup for long days exploring.
Build highlights
- Surly Grappler chromoly steel frame and fork, with mounts for carrying gear.
- Shimano CUES 1 × 11 drivetrain with a 32T chainring and 11–50T cassette.
- 27.5-inch wheels with Teravail Ehline 2.5-inch tyres.
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors.
- Flat-bar cockpit, BBB stem and seatpost, and SDG Bel-Air V3 saddle.
- Custom assembled in the Bicycle Junction workshop.
Build specification
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frameset | Surly Grappler chromoly steel frame and fork |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES 1 × 11-speed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES SL-U6000 RAPIDFIRE PLUS, right, 11-speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U6000, 10/11-speed, 50T maximum |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1, 170mm, 32T |
| Cassette | Shimano LINKGLIDE CS-LG700, 11-speed, 11–50T |
| Chain | Shimano LINKGLIDE CN-LG500 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore BB-MT501, BSA, 68/73mm |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT410 hydraulic disc brakes with BL-MT401 levers, front and rear |
| Rotors | Shimano Centre Lock, 160mm front and rear |
| Wheel size | 27.5-inch |
| Tyres | Teravail Ehline 27.5 × 2.5-inch, Durable casing, 60 TPI, tubeless ready, front and rear |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 or similar |
| Stem | BBB RoadForce II, 60mm, 31.8mm clamp, ±6°, black alloy |
| Handlebar | Surly flat bar or similar |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, steel rails, black |
| Seatpost | BBB Skyscraper, 400mm, two-bolt, black |
Planning a loaded tour or looking for an everyday bike that can take the scenic route? Get in touch to discuss fit, build availability and luggage options.
Standard Boxed Bike Shipping
We ship all bikes nationwide across New Zealand. Non electric bikes are packed securely in a box and sent from Bicycle Junction in Wellington.
North Island: $95
South Island: $120
Availability & Ordering
For framesets from Wilde and Brother Cycles, we list available models as “in stock” on our website. While we keep a few on hand, most are fulfilled by special order.
Wilde Framesets
Special order delivery is approximately 10–15 working days.
Brother Cycles Framesets
Special order delivery is approximately 14 days.
To confirm availability, delivery timing, or ask us anything else, get in touch:
shop@bicyclejunction.co.nz | 04 385 2362
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