Which Surly Should You Buy? Surly Bridge Club vs Surly Ogre

Surly recently released new Bridge Club and Ogres bicycles. Both of these bikes are versatile, all-road touring bicycles with similar capabilities. In this video we walk through each of the new models and review what has changed and what has stayed the same. We also discuss what type of riders these bikes are for and provide details to help you decide which bike might be right for you.

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[marktemplin]

I own a Surly Ogre. Absolutely love it! Commuting, bike packing, pulling a trailer, it does it all without any issues. Keep in mind, I am a 300# rider as well. Durable, versatile....you can't go wrong with the Ogre.

[ScottCarlson-czwj]

As a 70's kid, I was a one bike man; woods paths, gravel, road, jumps, wheelies. As a 60 year old, I'm still a one bike man and, the Surly Bridge Club is the cat's meow, it's cracker jack. I feel like a kid when I'm on it with a hooligan grin at the corner of my mouth. It's the bee's knees.

[grinningfool]

I bought a holdover black Bridge Club with the Deore drive train. I’m loving the bike and its versatility, but I changed the 30 tooth front chain ring and installed a 34 tooth. I still have plenty of low gearing for hills, but gained 10 gear inches on the high end. I also installed the 8 pack front rack. Great rack, and like everything Surly makes, it’s built like a tank. I also have a Long Haul Trucker that’s about 10 years old. Both bikes are extremely versatile, and between the 2, I have most riding situations covered.

[jonathanbenn]

Have had an Ogre with Jones bars for about 10 years. Fantastic bike. Lots of miles and smiles.

[lovespinvinyl]

Ive got the 2023 Ogre from my local Surly supplier here in Oz. Love it. Ive since fitted Sunrise bars and 8pack rack on it plus muckynutz fenders. My commute is a bit of trail riding and road - it also makes a great pub bike.

[teamzissou]

I just sold my Ogre and just built up a Krampus in First Loser Silver with 1x11 XT, Microshift thumb shifter, Paul’s Klampers, Ritchey cockpit, Brooks Swift saddle, and WTB/DTSwiss wheelset wrapped with Knards. .

[davidravo]

I live in Montana and I have the 2023 ogre after switching from my Kona Sutra that had slippage problems with the dropper post in the frame. I change the seat and change the bars to the salsa factory band deluxe and gloss black, some Ergon grips and 2.25 maxis Race Rekon. next step will be an improvement with the mechanical brakes and that will do it. I intend on riding this on the last great ride in whitefish Montana for 91 miles this summer.

[ttbmg]

Thank you for the explanation on these two bicycles. I haven't found my Surly yet but I am in the hunt. This video has helped me understand these two models better.

[quijadriss]

Built my first surly in 2020. Wanted the ogre, but, being the pandemic, settled on the Bridgeclub. It has served me well as a daily all weather commuter carrying 2 loaded panniers.

[paulshannon]

I own a surly ogre and love it. Great all-around bike. I have it set up as a commuter with fenders and panniers. It's a great bike that will last for years

[njmtbiker]

Great comparison video. Have you thought of a KarateMonkey vs Krampus video?

[obfuscurity]

I'm really impressed with their rear dropout and brake mounting (horizontal sliders) surfaces on the Ogre. I haven't used anything like that for brakes, but I presume it's to allow rotor upgrades without the use of adapters? Very cool imho.

[TheBikeLife]

I just got an Ogre. My first Surly. So far I love it! Can't wait to push it on longer, rougher rides!

[dalevalentine]

I ride a straggler! But considering the Bridge Club to add to the stable.

[SolironBrightwoode]

Was so excited to hear there's a shop in Ottawa with a full range of Surlys in stock. Then I realised it's a different Ottawa.
In any case, cheers from Ottawa, ON Canada..

[Pushbike]

I got a second hand Surly Ogre last week! I hadn’t had a bike more than 10years. I cycled perth to Sydney in Aus without any knowledge About 5000 with Ogre absolutely amazing bike. It didn’t make big problem some times small issues but that one was from my ignorance of bike haha btw I’m cycling from Cape to Cairo with same bike this time i got more issues than before because of dirt roads and gravel roads but still my bike’s been amazing! I am truly happy i got this one from second hand market! I recommend ogre!

[freedomwon]

Both 👍I have a 2018 Rover Brown Ogre and a 2023 Moss Green Bridge Club

[chrisflux]

Hi, nice detailed video. What size frames were each please?

[henrykuppens]

I live in the Netherlands Europe and own a Surly ecr which look the same as the Ogre here except it has a dark brown color.
Build with a Shimano SLX 30 gear drivetrain and Topeak rear rack and right up touring position, the 3 inch Knards are doing well in dry sand conditions.
Not at all at the moment here btw, many places in nature are flooded now. 😂

Surly is a seldom appearance where I live, although people here do a lot of mtb riding.
I specifically like the classic looks and the versatility of the bikes.
I love to tinker with my bikes.
So, I hope that they stick with what they do.

[sojourner]

Just bought my bridge club from you all and it's ɓeen great. Jeff ordered the whipped butter color for me and added the 700 wheels. Thanks.