September 2022 – stephenhucker.com

Back in July I was talking to a bike mechanic about how bikes were in short supply due to COVID killing the supply chain.
I said I was looking for a Surly Bridge Club and surprise, he had one to sell for $1,900.

Not a bad deal, as the frame brand new is $1,200 at commuter cycles. The front rack is $250 at commuter cycles, but you can get it for around $215 if you look carefully.

I bought it! Some minor fit issues, which I am now only addressing.

Specifications

Frame	Surly Bridge Club, Seatpost Clamp: Surly Stainless 30.0
Fork	Surly Bridge Club
Headset	Cane Creek 40
Wheels	WTB ST i21 TCS Front Hub: Novatec 9×100 QR Rear Hub: Novatec 9×141 QR 11-spd
Tyres	Surly Extraterrestrial 700×41, 60tpi Tubeless Ready
Brakes	Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, Rotors: Tektro 160/160mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore M5100 Rapid Fire
Derailleurs	Rear: Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow Plus
Crankset	Shimano Deore M5100 32t replaced with Wolf Tooth XTM8 96 BCD 36T Drop Stop A
Cassette	Shimano Deore CSM5100 11-51t (11-13-15-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51 teeth), Chain: KMC X11 EPT
Bottom bracket	Shimano BSA
Handlebar	Surly Terminal Bar: XS,S – 718mm / M,L,XL – 735m
Stem	Promax, 31.8mm
Seatpost	Promax, 27.2mm
Saddle	WTB Volt 142
Accessories	grip: Velo Black

Features:

Clearance for 47mm tyres in 700c (or fits 27.5 x 2.8” tires)
Oodles of frame mounts for all kinds of accessories such as racks and water bottles or micropanniers
11 Speed Shimano components
Versatile bike

Geometry:

SIZE	XS	SM	MD	LG	XL
Reach	376	397	419	*434.5*	444
Stack	553	567	576	*590*	609
Head Tube Angle	70.0°	71.0°	71.0°	71.0°	71.0°
Head Tube Length	110	120	130	*145*	165
Seat Tube Length	335.6	406.4	457.2	*508*	558.8
BB Drop	60	60	60	60	60
Wheelbase	1032	1047.5	1073	*1093*	1109
Chainstay Length	435	435	435	*435*	435
Top Tube Length, Actual	534	547.5	570	*591.5*	610.3
Top Tube Length, Effective	545	570	595	*615*	630
Seat Tube Angle	73.0°	73.0°	73.0°	73.0°	73.0°
Standover Height	709	750.5	780	*812*	845.5
Stem Length	80	80	90	90	100
Stem Angle	6°	6°	6°	6°	6°
Crank Length	170	170	175	*175*	175
Fork Length	420	420	420	*420*	420
Fork Rake	43	43	43	43	43

As a highly versatile touring bike, the Bridge Club hits the sweet spot that separates on- and off-road excursions. The simplistic design makes it fully adept to handle a full rack and pannier setup, frame bags, or any combination of the two. It doesn’t feel sluggish on paved shortcuts, but can also hold its own on dirt detours. If you’re feeling a little zesty on your next road tour, you won’t be ill-prepared for reroutes through the woods. The Bridge Club is designed to handle it all.

Crankset: Shimano Deore M5100 32t
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow Plus
Cassette / Cog: Shimano Deore CSM5100 11-51t
Chain: KMC X11 EPT
Handlebar: Surly Terminal Bar
Stem: Promax, 31.8mm
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Shifters: Shimano Deore M5100 Rapid Fire
Brake Levers: Tektro HD-M275
Brakes: Tektro HD-M275, 160mm rotors
Saddle: WTB Volt 142
Seatclamp: 30.0mm Surly Stainless
Seatpost: Promax, 27.2mm
Hub: Novatec 9×100 QR Front and 9×141 QR 11-spd Rear
Rims: WTB ST i21 TCS
Tires: Surly Extraterrestrial 700×41, 60tpi Tubeless Ready
No Pedals included

Shimano Deore M5100 11 Speed Cassette (11-51T)

https://www.bikebug.com/shimano-deore-cs-m5100-11-speed-cassette.html

$100

*Compatible with HG freehub bodies*

The Shimano CS-M5100 is the suitable cassette for the new DEORE 11-speed group.

The distinctively designed HYPERGLIDE sprockets incorporate specially positioned shift ramps and tooth profiles for improved chain control during shifting. Fast and responsive indexed shifting is the result. The HG cassette sprocket, which was developed for 11-speed system, underwent comprehensive optimization to achieve super-highly efficient shifting.

PRODUCT FEATURES – SHIMANO DEORE CS-M5100

Use: MTB
Group: DEORE M5100
Model: CS-M5100
Type: HG
Gear: 11-51 for 1×11-speed
Compatible chain: HG-X 11

GRADATION

11-51 (11-13-15-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51 teeth)

MATERIAL

Steel, Nickel plated

Microspline freehub body is not necessary with this cassette.

Shimano Deore M5100 11 Speed Rear Derailleur

https://www.bikebug.com/shimano-deore-rd-m5100-shadow-rd+-rear-derailleur—long-cage-1×11.html

The 11-speed DEORE rear derailleur enables precise and quick shifting within the 11-51T range. 13-tooth pulley wheels and SHIMANO SHADOW RD+ technology reduces chain chatter and gives you improved chain retention thanks to a stiffer derailleur arm and higher chain tension.

FEATURES – SHIMANO DEORE RD-M5100 1X11-SPEED REAR DERAILLEUR

Shadow RD+ For optimal chain retention
RD-M5100-SGS
- 51T max cog size
- Works with 11-speed 11-51 teeth cassettes
Pulley size with 13T increased for reduced friction

PRODUCT FEATURES

Use: MTB
Group: DEORE M5100
Model: RD-M5100
Mount: Direct Mount
Technology: Shadow RD+
Gradations: SGS-Type 1×11-speed
Compatible chain: HG-X CN-M5100 11-speed
Max. teeth large sprocket: 51T
Min. teeth large sprocket: 51T
Max. teeth small sprocket: 11T
Min. teeth small sprocket: 11T
Max. Front Difference: 0T
Total Capacity: 40T

CAGE

Type-SGS long

Shimano Deore M5100 11 Speed Rear Shifter

The DEORE 11-speed right-side shifter benefits from the same technologies as XTR, DEORE XT and SLX. Together with the speed of RAPIDFIRE PLUS and a TWO-WAY RE-LEASE feature you can shift up and down the 11 gears of your cassette faster than ever before.

SHIMANO DEORE SL-M5100 11-SPEED SHIFT LEVER RIGHT RAPIDFIRE PLUS