Dummy Bags
Dummy Bags were designed to provide the functionality and reliability you expectfrom Surly products.
All materials, from fabric to thread to hardware, were chosen specifically for
their given applications…as light or as heavy as they need to be to survive thebattle against the elements and daily wear and tear.
We highly recommend that you have your Dummy Bags installed by a competentprofessional bicycle mechanic.

Parts List
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1

Jump Straps (qty 6)

2Bag Closure Buckle and Strap Assemblies (qty 6)

3Lower Tensioning Strap Assemblies (installed) (qty 4)

4Snap Hook Strap Assemblies (qty 4)

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D-ring Straps (qty 4)2
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5

Disc-side bag (qty 1) and Drive-side Bag (qty 1)

Installation:
1. Install Surly Dummy Rails or Xtracycle V-racks according to the instructions.
2. Install the included FreeLoader
hardware kit using thethreaded bosses locatedon your Big Dummyor Xtracycle frame.

3. Fasten the bag-to-rail
attachment straps tothe Dummy Rails. The
gap between the top of
the bag and bottom of
the rail tube should beapproximately 25mm.

acbd4. Attach the Lower
Tensioning Strap
Assemblies to theFreeLoader hardwareon the frame andtension the straps.

5. Older frames without
FreeLoader hardware
will use the Snap Hook
Strap Assemblies
to tension the bags
to the frame.

6. Install the Bag Closure
Buckle and Strap
Assemblies on theDummy Rails…female
buckles on the driveside, male buckles onthe disc side.

7. Install the D-ringstraps on the Big
Dummy or Xtracycle
frame.

Bag MaintenanceCheck straps regularly, and re-tension as needed. Loose bags may catch and tear.
Worn/broken straps and hardware should be replaced or repaired immediately.
Remove heavy dirt build-up with a soft-bristle brush. Hand-wash bags witha mild soap and water solution. Harsh chemicals and detergents will shorten
the life of a bag. Machine-washing is not recommended.

Features
You are now ready to install your deck and use your new bags. We advise thatyou learn about the bag features before you hit the road or trail.
Surly Dummy Bag features:• Two-layer construction for strength
and water resistance• Full-length, waterproof pocket with an
optional divider• Easily-expandable flaps andextendable straps• Lower bag-to-frame attachment
systems that work with Xtracycle
and Big Dummy frames, new and old• Roll-up, attached rain flap
• Side panels with durable, easilyreplaceable cinch cords, super-strong
cord locks, and a cord management
system• Replaceable wear patches at the disccaliper and derailleur contact points• Stainless steel drainage and cinch
cord grommets

Become familiar with the main panel flaps and the Jump Straps. Flaps andstraps connect together to create a very modular cargo system. Buckles on thedrive-side bag connect to those on the disc-side bag, so you can connect flaps/
straps over the deck, if desired.

Unroll the rain flap and connect themain panel flap to the Dummy Rail,routing the middle buckle throughthe slot in the flap.

Connect the Rain Flap Hookto the frame-mounted D-ring(adjust the length of the Hook
Shock Cord accordingly).

Unclip the Rain Flap Hook, disconnect
the main flap buckle, neatly roll up
the rain flap, and secure it using theVelcro straps.

Connect the hook Velcro and loop
Velcro flaps, located inside the pocket,
to create a divider.

The Velcro loop pull, located on the side panel cinch cord, will adhere to the hook
Velcro on the bag exterior. This keeps the cord out of your spokes and drivetrain.

SafetyWhat you load and how you load it makes a big difference in how a bike like thishandles! Unusually heavy, long, or large cargo will drag your ass down if you’re
not careful. Distribute load weight evenly on both sides and secure your load!
Always secure loose straps or cords or anything else that may get caught in thewheel prior to riding.
The maximum load weight for the Dummy Cargo System is 200 lb (90 kg).
75 lb per bag plus 50 lb max load for the deck. Check with other manufacturer’ssystems to determine if they are compatible with the Dummy Cargo System
maximum load weight.
WARNING: This product is not designed to carry live cargo and we do notrecommend it. If we find out you are carrying passengers we will frown at you
severely.
For additional safety information about all Surly products visit
www.surlybikes.com/safetyLimited Warranty
Stuff eventually breaks or wears out if you use it enough. That’s beyond our control. We guarantee this productto be free from defects in manufacturing and design for one year from date of purchase. It’s guaranteed not to
fail under normal riding conditions. Surly is not responsible for the actions you take on your bicycle, however,and cannot be responsible for products that break when not installed correctly or used inconsistently with theproduct’s design. If you’re not sure if something will work the way you want, contact us. If you do destroy yourSurly product, fess up and maybe we can get you some replacement parts to keep you riding. Sorry, the finish
isn’t covered, nor is any damage that happens to you or your other components as a result of any failure of oneof our products. Lastly, if you modify or neglect our products, we can’t be responsible for them or what might
happen to you while you’re using them.
All potential warranty items should be returned to the original place of purchase,accompanied by a sales receipt.
In the unlikely event that this is not possible, call or email us, and we’ll do our best to get you riding again.

CONTACT US:

SURLY

Phone: 877.743.3191
Web: www.surlybikes.com
E-mail: derby@surlybikes.com
Where We Is: 6400 W. 105th St.,
Bloomington, MN 55438 USA