James asked us to spec him the ultimate touring bike for a big trip he had planned across the Scottish highlands, and to use everyday around london.

The Surly disc trucker is the ultimate touring bike, built to ride like a dream when loaded, and to keep you comfortable when in the saddle for hours, or even days..

We helped James choose a selection of parts that would not only be durable but look super classy. 

Spec list

• Surly Disc trucker
• Hope pro 4 Hubs
• Velo orange Diagonale Rims
• Ritchey classic Bars, stem and post
• Velo Orange Grand Cru chainset
• Shimano xt rear derailieur
• Shimano sora front mech
• Shimano bar end shifters
• Brooks Cambium c17 carved
• Brooks bar tape

• TRP RRL SR Alloy Drop Bar Lever’s

• Hope headset
• Hope seat clamp
• Hope skewers
• Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Tyres