This is the most VERSATILE bicycle ever

Hi sir Carlo, awesome setups all with Surly MS! I still have your Surly MS fork 😃

What tire pressure range are you currently using on the CX bike?

Ah really enjoyed the evolution of your MS over the years. Such a versatile frame. If you could paint it any color what would it be?

what's the grx rd that you are using with the 11-42 cassette?

the ms is indeed versatile, these all rounders are good for us consumers, does not restrict us to a single type of path anymore
gravel - able to enjoy offroad a bit and faster on flats
mtb - faster on the offroads/trails sluggish on flats

nice to see your ms' evolution over its lifetime, kinda cool seeing that sus fork you had on
was exposed to the diverge's future shock instead and a full on sus fork for gravel looks neat indeed, hope they can make it lighter next iteration

I like the frame surly bike but idong have money so I buy some cheap

Only issue with the MS (full bike) is the price point. At that range, it's tempting to buy carbon road bikes, or full sus mtbs... it takes a lot of self control not to succumb to those other options.

As for the frame-only option, the build up is much slower (and you basically pay full price for the groupset). I've actually considered buying just the frame and a second-hand bike to cull the parts from.

I agree with you 1000% ...I LOVE my Midnight Special. I'm rolling with the Whisky CX fork, 650b's wrapped in 47's and SRAM 1x. It's fun to roll in the dirt, on the road and i've done some super gnarly gravel descents on it. I'm pretty much convinced that it's bulletproof. Keep rockin' Carlo, it's nice to see another MS in the wild!

The evolution of your MS is very enlightening! I have a Ritchey VentureMax on my MS as well and I have to agree; it's a perfect fit for the bike, especially on technical terrain. Your experience with the carbon fork swap has me seriously considering the upgrade.

Bro!! Awesome video. My motto, ride what you like! Thank you for sharing your journey.

Nice video! Love your Surly MS. I’m kinda in the same boat of upgrading my current group set to a GRX, then I asked myself if it’s worth it. It might be cheaper to just buy a whole new bike with the group set that I like. But then again I don’t want to spend that much cash at one time, at least when you build, you buy one or two parts at a time. I’m thinking of just getting the Canyon Grizl, YOLO 😊 Be safe on your rides bro! Until next time 🍻

It's not the bike... it's you. Give yourself the credit. A bike is just a bike, the Engine is what drives it forward.

I love steel bikes.

Owns a hardtail MTB (Cannondale SL2 - 2011 vintage) and a Gravel B (Giant Revolt 2) funny though, the MTB "feels" to have more responsive acceleration and holds momentum better...might be telling on long epic rides where Gravel's touted comfort geometry may shine...will test once winter's done.

Mtb would be the most versatile if you ask me. But the gravel looks real fun!
This week I am getting my hands on a Marin Gestalt gravel 😊 excited and nervous! Will make a video out of it

Hand position on the hoods a foot lower than the saddle height versatile? Give me the Ghost Grappler instead

Dope ish 🔥

of course, its a surly! ;)

Nice lodi good 🚲;

Surly not...

You’re the inspiration why I choose the MS 😁 And yes, the MS “for me” also is the most versatile bike, from bike touring/camping set up to gravel race set up. Though I didn’t get that horizontal top tube since mine is size 40 😅

Wow, that's a lot of variety! Quite amazing.

awesome video! i have a MS myself and have enjoyed it so far. tell me more about the fox suspension fork - what model is it? worth picking up for bikepacking off-road?

Thank you sharing! I can't say what the most versatile bike is because I'm just getting my first bike with drops. Been commuting on 90s mountain bikes and handtails for years. Just getting into gravel bikes. Salamat po!

Nice Video! Could you tell me, which saddlebag this is for your bike packing?

I love my MS. I bought it complete with Sram 1x and I have a fox fork as well. It's fun to tinker going back to the rigid fork sometimes. I've run as large as 27.5x2.35 on mine! But I did have to shave the shoulder lugs off the rear tire. It handles a load really well. It is nice to get on the dirt roads here in so cal away from cars. I want the ritchey venture max and I'm considering trying 2x. Keep riding my friends!

I love my MS so much I bought another frame "Just In Case"

I see you ride a 54. Can I ask how tall you are?

It is always the rider. But for me the one bike to do it all, if you like to maximize your enjoyment of the trails will be a proper XC bike. Got to admit it, suspension gives you confidence on a rough stuff. But of course you can enjoy any bike according to your budget.

Did the different offset/rake angles of the forks impact the bikes handling? Specifically did they slow the steering down any?

Always wanted to get an MS but not sure what size to get I’m torn between a 54cm and 56, I’m 5’10 and using a 56.5 on my lynskey. By any chance would you know what’s the best size to get for my height?

Sir Carlo what is your height?

Solid video! Always thinking about how to push the limits on my own MS!

Can you buy a surly locally in the ph? Or did you have it delivered overseas?

I have had mine since February 2019 and it is a great bike

Jiterally

What do you think of the new Surly Preamble?

I really love mine as well, between bike packing in Wisconsin, road riding during the STP this summer, and just roaming all around my town. Mine just celebrated its third birthday and I've ridden it over 18,000 miles in that time frame. I love it so much

I'm interested in a drop bar Surly as my first bike. However, I don't want aggressive riding position. Which model would you recommend?

Well, I’ll like my 2012 Salsa Vaya for many of the same reasons, but I completely understand, and agree.

Bought mine at ykk in 2018. Disc trucker. Assembled it and recently had a new setup from straight to drop. A surly truck stop bar, thomson seat, brooks saddle, redshift stem and airone spring for saddle and adventix shfter, 1x11 crankset ,rd, mechanical brake.

pretty sure this tittle belongs to the 2016 ogre.

Nice insight about the midnight special. Question about sizing, I’m 188cm tall, which would be better size for me, the 58 or 60?

what kind of aerobars are you using ?

This is a super helpful summary for someone trying to figure out the world of bikes outside the local big brand store. Really appreciate you weren’t using crazy amounts of jargon and spec details, just talked through different parts, why you swapped them, and how it felt. Thank you!

you are wonderful. thank you.

can i ask how tall you are? i see you're running a 54cm frame

"Most versatile...ever"...Really?!
Are you claiming 'most versatile' for you and your subjective life, or for everyone on earth?