Surly Bridge Club 2x Shimano CUES Upgrade Kit - 36T/22T

Shimano CUES 2x Drivetrain Upgrade Kit for Surly Bridge Club

Upgrade your Surly Bridge Club with the Shimano CUES 2x Drivetrain Upgrade Kit, inspired by our Building The Best Surly Bridge Club YouTube series. This complete kit is designed to enhance your bike’s gearing range, maintaining the low-end capabilities for steep climbs while adding a higher top-end for faster cruising.

Why Upgrade?
Our goal with this drivetrain upgrade was to improve overall gear range while keeping the durability and reliability Surly riders love. Whether you're bikepacking with a loaded rig or tackling hilly terrain, this setup provides maximum hill-climbing ability without sacrificing speed on the flats.

🔧 What’s Included in the Kit?

• Crankset: Shimano CUES 36T-22T Crankset – optimized for steep climbs and loaded touring

• Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 2x left & Shimano CUES 10-speed right

• Cassette: Shimano CUES 10-Speed, 11-39T HG for an expanded gear range

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES 10-Speed, Long Cage – compatible with wide-range cassettes

• Front Derailleur: Shimano CUES 2x, Direct Mount, Front-Load

• Chain: Shimano LinkGlide 11s/10s – smooth shifting and enhanced durability

⚠️ Parts NOT Included: This kit requires a direct mount adapter (sold separately) to complete installation.

Want to see the full installation process? Check out our YouTube video, where we break down the rationale behind this upgrade and walk through each step of the conversion.

Upgrade your Surly Bridge Club today and experience better hill-climbing performance, increased range, and a more versatile ride! 🚴‍♂️