1996 Shogun Metro Retro Cross Bike — Gravel Mod

A versatile retro cross bike built for commuting, gravel trails, touring and bikepacking adventures.

This Shogun has undergone a full service, rebuild and detailed clean. It is in superb, smooth-riding condition and features a light, strong Templite Cross 4130 Chromoly frame—the same durable, adventure-ready construction associated with classic Surly bikes.

Early-model details include the original surfboard logos and brazed-on noodle-style rear brake guide. The bike has a very dark green fine-metallic finish and numerous eyelets for front and rear racks.

Specifications:

• 1996 Shogun Metro Retro Cross
• 50cm frame
• 1x9 balanced drivetrain
• Templite Cross 4130 Chromoly frame
• Tange alloy fork
• 42cm centre-to-centre ergonomic drop bar handlebar with new tape
• 65mm adapted threadless stem
• Sugino cranks
• Shimano bar-end shifter
• Shimano 300LX rear derailleur
• Shimano cantilever brakes
• Tektro levers
• Wellgo alloy pedals
• Alex DH19 rims
• 37c WTB rear tyre
• 38c Bontrager front tyre
• Guard and mudguard clearance
• Front and rear rack eyelets

Recent upgrades:

• Brand-new black 50-tooth chainring to help reduce chain slap and prevent chain drops during gear changes or rougher riding
• Brand-new silver-chrome seat post
• Brand-new front and rear brakes and brake pads

The bike is ready to ride and equally suited to daily commuting, weekend gravel rides, longer-distance touring or fully loaded bike-packing trips.

A front Quad Lock mount can also be included for an additional cost if you have a compatible phone case.

Measurements:

• Seat tube: 50cm centre-to-centre — 21” / 53cm centre-to-top
• Top tube: 57cm centre-to-centre — 58cm effective