{"id":706491,"date":"2026-07-23T04:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T04:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/706491\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T04:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T04:49:18","slug":"the-surly-big-dummy-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/706491\/","title":{"rendered":"The Surly Big Dummy Is Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"

After being dropped from the brand\u2019s lineup in 2023, the beloved Surly Big Dummy has officially returned! It\u2019s available now in a fresh \u201cTwilight Zone\u201d color and three sizes for $2,699 complete. Learn more about the newest version of the classic cargo-hauler here\u2026<\/p>\n

The news is glum these days, but the announcement that the Surly Big Dummy has made a surprise comeback is a bright spot in this morning\u2019s headlines. Debuted in 2008, the Big Dummy is an analog longtail cargo bike that can easily replace a car for many urban trips. As Surly puts it, it\u2019s \u201cmeant to make you rethink how you carry all your crap.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Surly\u2019s Big Dummy is a simple, genuinely useful tool that\u2019s a blast to ride. With its 400-pound combined rider and cargo weight limit, it can easily handle grocery store runs, small passengers, and all manner of other errands. Speaking from experience, I have fond memories of hauling camping gear, other bikes, and even complete apartments on a friend\u2019s Big Dummy back in the early 2010s, on and off the road.<\/p>\n

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The new Big Dummy still rolls on good ol\u2019 26-inch wheels and can clear 2.5-inch tires with fenders, though it\u2019s compatible with 700c, 27.5-inch, and 29-inch wheels as well. It comes specced with a rear derailleur but is Rohloff compatible, sports three standard bottle mounts and one three-pack mount in the frame (two bottles on size small), and is equipped with a center-mount kickstand. The frame and matching Surly Cocktail Fork are made from the brand\u2019s TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly Natch tubing. According to Surly, the single-piece frame increases stiffness and decreases torsional flex.<\/p>\n

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Surly is offering the Big Dummy in a single, sensible complete build for $2,699. The complete weight of a size medium with rack and bags is 45 pounds and 14 ounces. Buyers interested in building up their own Big Dummy can also buy it as a full frame kit for $1,999. Both prices include a paint-matched Dummy Deck with Dummy Rails, Dummy Rail Collars, and Big Dummy Bags (version 2.0). It\u2019s available in three sizes and one deep-blue \u201cTwilight Zone\u201d color\u2014a safe name by Surly standards. See the full build kit below:<\/p>\n

2026 Surly Big Dummy Build Kit<\/p>\n

Frame: Surly Big Dummy
\nFork: Surly Cocktail Fork
\nRims: WTB ST Tough i30mm TCS 2.0, 26\u2033, 36h
\nHubs: Novatec QR x 100mm (front) \/ Novatec QR x 135mm (rear)
\nSpokes: DT Swiss Champion
\nTires: Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26 x 2.5\u2033
\nHandlebars: Surly Terminal Bar
\nGrips: Velo
\nHeadset: FSA Orbit MX
\nCrankset: Shimano CUES U6000, 32t
\nBottom bracket: Shimano MT501, BSA
\nCassette: Shimano CUES LG300, 11-46t, 9-speed
\nChain: KMC XGlide EPT Anti-Rust
\nDerailleur(s): Shimano CUES U4000 GS
\nBrake levers: Tektro HD-M3120
\nBrake calipers: Tektro HD-M3120, 2 piston
\nBrake rotors: Tektro (6-bolt, 203mm front and rear)
\nShifter(s): Shimano CUES U4000
\nSaddle: WTB Rocket Fusion Medium
\nSeatpost: Kalloy SP-DC2
\nStem: Kalloy AS007N
\nRear bags: Big Dummy Bags
\nOther accessories: Dummy Deck with Dummy Rails, Dummy Rail Collars<\/p>\n

If you have a photo of your Big Dummy from over the years, we\u2019d love to see it in the Conversation below. Otherwise, you can head over to SurlyBikes.com<\/a> to get the full scoop and find one for purchase locally.<\/p>\n

Further Reading<\/p>\n

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