Stock Bikes in Chicago: Ready-to-Ride at Comrade Cycles

Drop Bar Bikes — Gravel, Road & Touring

Drop bar bikes include options fast enough on pavement, capable enough on gravel, and at Comrade we stock a range that spans everything from weekend warrior rigs to legit touring machines. We carry drop bar bikes from Surly, Crust Bikes, Kona, Wilde Bikes, and Specialized.

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Surly

Surly’s steel bikes are legendarily over-engineered and under-priced. They’re the go-to for Chicago riders who want something tough and fun to ride for years. We stock multiple Surly models including the versatile Midnight Special (now available in the flagship Black Cherry Fizz with carbon fork), the reliable do-everything Straggler in both 700c and 650b, the wide-ranging tourer Bridge Club, the gravel-capable Grappler, and the accessible entry point Preamble in both drop and flat bar configurations.

• Midnight Special 700c — Black Cherry Fizz — $3,499
• Midnight Special — Black / SRAM Rival — $2,349
• Midnight Special — $2,499
• Straggler 700c — 62cm — $1,699 $1,599
• Straggler 650b — Black 42cm — $1,698 $1,299
• Bridge Club 27.5″ — Moss XS — $1,499 $1,099
• Grappler 27.5″ — Sage Green LG — $1,899
• Preamble Drop Bar — Red — $1,599

Crust Bikes

Crust builds bikes for people who actually use them — offbeat geometry, bomber steel, and an aesthetic that looks as good covered in mud as it does on Instagram. Our Crust stock typically includes fully built shop builds on the Bombora, Evasion Lite, Malocchio Disc, Nor’Easter, and Celos platforms. These are one-off builds — when they’re gone, they’re gone. But we can always whip up a new one!

• Bombora Sea Monster — 105 2×12, 52cm — $2,999
• Celos Bombora — GRX LTD Silver 2×11, 58cm — $3,999
• Malocchio Disc — 105 2×12, 53cm — $3,399
• Nor’Easter — 650b 2×11 Bar End, 55cm — $3,180
• Evasion Lite — SRAM Force 1×11 700c, 56cm — $3,666

Kona

Kona makes some of the most well-rounded and accessible bikes in the game. The Rove line covers gravel from entry-level aluminum to steel touring; the Libre is a more race-capable gravel rig; and the Sutra is a dedicated long-haul touring machine.

• Rove AL 2026 — Blue — $999
• Rove ST — Red — $1,399
• Rove ST DL – Tan — $1,799
• Libre — Olive Green — $2,099 $1,299
• Sutra 36e — Green / Microshift — $1,599

Specialized

Specialized brings high-performance engineering to the mix. The Diverge is one of the most capable gravel bikes at its price point; the Allez is a no-nonsense aluminum road bike that punches well above its weight.

• Diverge E5 Elite — $2,000 $1,399
• Allez E5 Comp 2026 — $2,100
• Allez E5 Base 2026 — $1,599

Wilde Bikes

Wilde Bikes are made for people who want a steel adventure bike with real personality. The Rambler in drop bar config is a brilliant all-rounder — light, nimble, and bikepacking-ready. Or if you want to try something funky and new, ask about Shimano’s new Cues q’Auto automatic shifting hub; just get on and ride and the bike takes care of shifting for you.

• Rambler — SRAM Apex 1×12, Sage MD — $2,900
• Rambler — Shimano Cues Q’Auto – Sage LG — $2,999