The Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. Itâs a day-tripper and a weekender. Itâs a ârough roadâ road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. Itâs a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a âmountain bikerâs road bike.� If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only.Stragglerâs capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring� rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options.