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MSRP: $2,550
Some may remember a Surly model we discontinued called the Instigator. The Instigator was a burly hardtail made for going fast and going big. Our new Instigator picks up where that one left off. This thing is beefy and tough, yet quick-handling and well balanced. This new Instigator differs from the old one of course. Most notably, Instigator 2.0 is what we call 26 , designed to run 26˝ (559mm ETRTO) Rabbit Hole rims. At 50mm they're quite a bit wider than standard MTB rims, and coupled with our 2.75˝ Dirt Wizard tires the overall diameter is about 27.5˝ (roughly 650b). All this means you get loads of traction and cushion yet you can still accelerate like mad. The toptube is long and the wheelbase relatively short, with a nice front/rear balance. This thing is made from the ground up to swoop, rail, hammer, drift, carve and fly. It goes downhill like nobody's business and climbs well too. Instigator 2.0 employs a 44mm headtube, which paired with a tapered steerertube will provide a stiff front end and compatibility with lots of suspension forks. The rear end uses our new Modular Dropout System, allowing you to change up your drivetrain according to needs. Frames ship with MDS dropouts in rear-loading horizontal singlespeed, standard vertical with derailleur hanger and a 142 x 12mm thru-axle versions. Pick your poison.
Frameset
FrameSurly Instigator 2.0, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
ForkFox Float 32, 140mm travel, 1.5tap steerer, 15mm thru axle. Black.
Seatpost clampSurly Stainless, 33.1mm
Drivetrain
CranksetSurly O.D., 30t
Bottom BracketSurly Endro, w/sleeve
Front DerailleurMRP 1x chain guide, ICSG 05
Rear DerailleurShimano SLX RD-M675 Shadow , 10-speed Shadow
Cog or CassetteShimano HG62-10, 11/36t
ChainKMC x10, NP, Silver
Components
HeadsetCane Creek 40, ZS44/EC44
BrakesShimano SLX BR-M675, 180/160mm rotors front/rear
Brake LeversShimano SLX BL-M675, Black
ShiftersShimano SLX M670, 10-speed, RH
StemTruVativ AKA, 31.8, 4-bolt. Black
HandlebarSalsa Pro Moto, 31.8mm
SaddleVelo VL2155, Steel rails. Black
SeatpostKalloy SP-342,
ExtrasVelo lock-on grips
Wheels
Front HubShimano SLX HB-M678, 15mm thru-axle. Black
Rear HubShimano SLX FH-M678, 12mm thru-axle. Black
RimsSurly Rabbit Hole 26 , 32h, Black
SpokesDT Swiss Champion, 14g. Black / Silver
TiresSurly Dirt Wizard 26 x 2.75˝, 27tpi
Frame Size Stem Length Stem Angle Handlebar Width Crank Length
xSmall 2.0 5.0 27.6 170.0
Small 2.0 5.0 27.6 170.0
Medium 2.4 5.0 29.5 175.0
Large 2.8 5.0 29.5 175.0
xLarge 3.1 5.0 29.5 180.0
Switch to mm xSmall (13) Small (15) Medium (17) Large (19) xLarge (21)
Seat Tube Length
(Center-Top) 12.8 14.8 16.7 18.7 20.7
Top Tube Length
(Center-Center) 20.6 22.5 22.9 23.7 24.4
Effective Top Tube Length
(Center-Center) 21.9 22.8 23.8 24.6 25.4
Head Tube Angle 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5
Seat Tube Angle 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
BB Drop 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
Chainstay Length 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.4
Wheelbase 42.1 43.1 44.1 45.0 45.7
Standover Height 29.1 29.3 30.4 31.4 32.6
Head Tube Length 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.5 4.5
Fork Length 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
Fork Rake 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Stack 22.7 22.7 22.9 23.1 23.6
Reach 14.9 15.9 16.8 17.6 18.0
All dimensions listed in millimeters, unless noted
* Standover is measuered from the top of the TT, at the center, with a tire measuring approximately Ø700mm
Tubing100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
Rear DropoutsChip dropouts give you the option of 12mm thru axle (shimano direct mount), 9mm QR geared, or singlespeed
Brake CompatibilityDisc only
Braze-ons/extrasNone
Seatpost diameter30.9mm
Seatpost clamp diameter33.1mm
Headset/Steertube44.0mm ID headtube, taper steerer compatible, EC44 lower
Front Derailleur Clamp Diameter34.9mm (high direct mount)
Bottom bracket shell73mm BB Shell, ISCG05 mount
Chainring ClearanceTriple 22/34/44t, Double 26/39t, max single ring clearance, middle position, 34t. Outer position 44t. (Triple will not work with Surly 50mm rim and 29 x 3˝ tire, for doubles, run a Surly O.D. Crankset for best tire clearance)
Tire Clearance26 x 3.0˝
Fork27.5 suspension fork (140mm travel)
ColorSolidGold Gold
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