2016 Surly Instigator 2.0 Fatbike Hardtail 27.5 650B

For Sale is, what is essentially a brand new 2016 Surly Instigator. It's basically a 'semi-fatbike', big (but not ridiculous) 2.7 inch tires on the trials bike type wheels. Tall enough to make the wheels as tall as a 650B. I bought this bike to commute to work and occasionally use for rides at the weekend, I wanted something that was cheaper than a full on all mountain bike but still had the same build quality and ruggedness. Unfortunately it rarely gets used for even commuting and is just taking up space in my apartment so I have decided to sell.

It has literally seen mud, off road ONCE... on a ride to Stoodley Pike near Hebden Bridge, the rest of the time I sometimes use it to trundle the 5 minutes to work in Leeds City Centre. Its a shame I have it, it would be great to see it go to someone who its going to use it to its full potential.

Collection from Leeds, or I can box up and post to the UK with Paisley Freight for £30.

Specs below taken from Surly's website:


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 your riding preference.

ForkFox Float 32, 140mm travel, 1.5tap steerer, 15mm thru axle. Black.


CranksetSurly O.D., 30t
Bottom BracketSurly Endro, w/sleeve
Front DerailleurMRP 1x chain guide, ICSG 05
Rear DerailleurShimano SLX RD-M675 Shadow+, 10-speed
Cog or CassetteShimano HG62-10, 11-36t 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 gripsFront 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
ChainKMC x10, NP, Silver
Frame Size Stem Length Stem Angle Handlebar Width Crank Length





Medium 60.0 5.0 750.0 175.0