Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Deore, microSHIFT -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger; Surly “Gnot Boost” 135, 142, and/or 148mm hub spacing compatibility
Suspension Fork
420mm axle-to-crown x 43mm offset, tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 CroMoly. 420mm axle-to-crown x 43mm offset, tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 CroMoly. 51mm I.S. disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-T6000
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-T6000
Shift Levers
Microshift SL-M10
Cassette
Microshift 10spd 11-36t
Crank
Shimano Deore 26/36/48t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink 73x118
Chain
KMC X10-NP
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore M525 36h QR
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore M525 36h QR
Rims
Alex Adventurer 2 Tubeless Ready
Tires
Surly ExtraTerrestrial 26 x 2.5"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 Cleansweep 180/160 rotors
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5
Cockpit
Stem
ProMax 4 bolt 31.8
Handlebar
Surly Moloko
Grips
Velo lock-on
Headset
Cane Creek 10 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
ProMax 27.2 350L offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Front Center | 594 mm | 619 mm | 644 mm | 664 mm | 686 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 59 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Stack | 555 mm | 565 mm | 574 mm | 589 mm | 608 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 397 mm | 419 mm | 435 mm | 450 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 549 mm | 574 mm | 599 mm | 619 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 336 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 mm | 1045 mm | 1070 mm | 1090 mm | 1112 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Standover Height | 724 mm | 753 mm | 782 mm | 813 mm | 847 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Troll is part of the Surly Troll model. Surly launched 7 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Surly Troll bikes models from 2019, here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Touring bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Touring bike is 1007$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Touring bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1750$. Comparing this to the average Touring bike price, we see that the price is 73.78% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork material
Troll has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Troll are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Surly Troll has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.