>>2021130
>8 speed
>quick release
>mech discs

the concept is that you have a bike with access to cheap used parts, but unlike other entry level hybrids (for half the price), you're getting a decent frameset. Mech discs allows a cheap drop bar conversion. Quick release wheelsets are cheap. 8 speed is cheap.
It specs a perfectly serviceable basic build and then you're able to upgrade it when that stuff wears out after a few years riding.
The prices for parts for modern standards are astronomical, I actually think that this can make sense.

So then the question is just how nice the frame is, whether it's -worth- upgrading.
I'd have to ride one. I've had mixed impressions of the ride quality of surlys. It's worth noting though that cromo frames on the used market are very rarely the exotic type with properly nice ride qualities. I just got a cromo stumpy in the door and it's quite heavy. The 'nice' old diamondbacks are 4130 tier. This isn't exotic steel but a new exotic steel frameset is $1500+ and forks to suit are $500+.

I think your major complaints at their heart aren't even about this but just about the price of everything, and some other identity politics nonsense.

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