Instigator 2.0 is what Surly calls 26+. 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.
Features
- Shimano SLX brakes, levers, shifters and rear derailleurs
- 100% Surly 4130 chromoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
- MRP 1x chain guide
- Frame is ED Coated for increased life expectancy
- Surly complete bikes equipped with the Modular Dropout System will include only the appropriate chip for derailleur spec. Other chips are available aftermarket
- Surly Modular Dropout System gives you the option of 142 x 12 thru axle (Shimano Direct Mount derailleur hanger [axle included]), 10mm QR geared, or singlespeed (complete bikes ship with only 142 x 12mm thru axle chip)