Surly ECR Steel Touring Mountain Bike - 2020, Medium

The Surly ECR is built for riders who prefer the slow, satisfying rhythm of dirt-road wandering and fully loaded exploration, using a rugged steel frame designed to carry gear without flinching. Its stable, off-road-oriented geometry keeps the bike sure-footed when the trail gets rough, while the clearance for wide 29+ tires adds grip, comfort, and a bit of playful bounce on loose surfaces. Thoughtfully appointed with mounts for just about anything you’d want to bring along, the ECR feels more like a dependable travel companion than a traditional bike—ready for weeks of backcountry riding, quiet forest routes, or the kind of overnighters where the path matters far more than the pace.