current· 2021
Frame
Surly Midnight Special
Groupset
Shimano GRX 810
Wheels
Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc
Tyres
WTB Riddler 45c
Steel is real. The Contrarian exists to prove everyone wrong.
The Philosophy
When everyone went carbon, this one went steel. When everyone went wireless, this stayed mechanical. Not for the sake of being different — because sometimes the old ways work better.
The Ride
Heavy? Sure. Slow? Maybe. But the ride quality over rough roads is unmatched, and it'll probably outlast everything else in the stable.
Best For
Bikepacking, long tours, and proving a point.