Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 650b / 29" -
Groupset Deore, microSHIFT -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Surly Ogre, Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
Suspension Fork
Surly Ogre, TIG-welded 4130 CroMoly, non-suspension corrected, tapered and butted straight blade. Low- and mid-blade fully threaded through-blade rack eyelets; fender mount eyelets at dropout; 1-1/8? x 260mm threadless steer tube, 51mm disc mount (203mm max. rotor diameter), removable cantilever pivots, line/housing guides; two sets of bottle cage mounts, each height adjustable (note: cages cannot be used on fork with some racks, and vice versa)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-MT610-SGS, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M611-D, 31.8mm. Top-pull
Shift Levers
Microshift SL-M10, Shifts pretty awesome
Cassette
Shimano HG-50, 11–36t
Crank
Shimano FC-T551, 26/36/48t. Black
Bottom Bracket
73mm shell width, threaded standard English (1.37? x 24t)
Chain
KMC x10, Silver
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore Disc M525, QR. Black
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore Disc M525, QR. Black
Rims
Alex Adventurer 2
Tires
Surly Extra Terrestrial 29x2.5"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7, Cable actuated. 180/160mm rotors front & rear
Brake Levers
Avid FR-5, Black
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy AS-008, 31.8mm. 4-bolt. Black
Handlebar
Surly Moloko
Headset
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8? threadless. Black
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-342, 27.2mm. 350mm. Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | SM | MD | MD | LG | LG | XL | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Front Center | 618 mm | 618 mm | 633 mm | 633 mm | 653 mm | 653 mm | 679 mm | 679 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 68 mm | 58 mm | 64 mm | 58 mm | 64 mm | 58 mm | 64 mm |
| Stack | 598.4 mm | 598.4 mm | 609.8 mm | 609.8 mm | 619.4 mm | 619.4 mm | 638.4 mm | 638.4 mm |
| Reach | 401.9 mm | 401.9 mm | 416.9 mm | 416.9 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 453.4 mm | 453.4 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 581.4 mm | 581.4 mm | 601.4 mm | 601.4 mm | 621.4 mm | 621.4 mm | 646.4 mm | 646.4 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406.4 mm | 406.4 mm | 457.2 mm | 457.2 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm | 558 mm | 558 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 mm | 1055 mm | 1070 mm | 1070 mm | 1091 mm | 1091 mm | 1116 mm | 1116 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Standover Height | 769 mm | 769 mm | 802 mm | 802 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 864 mm | 864 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 29" | 650 | 29" | 650 | 29" | 650 | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 158 cm | 168 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 171 cm | 180 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Ogre belongs to the Surly Ogre model. There are 12 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Surly Ogre bikes models from 2018, here.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Touring bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Touring bike that is reliable is 1007$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Touring bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Ogre bike is equipped with the aluminum model. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Surly Ogre is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 8 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.