2009
2009 Surly Instigator
Source: bikecatalogs.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Surly
- Model
- Instigator
- Model year
- 2009
- Geometry labels
- XS, S, M, and L
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle(°) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 558.8 | 573.9 | 599.3 | 624.4 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1044.3 | 1045.3 | 1064.7 | 1096 |
| BB drop(mm) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Standover(mm) | 711.9 | 737.1 | 773 | 813.7 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 355.6 | 406.4 | 457.2 | 508 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 110 | 110 | 110 | 130 |
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2009 Surly Instigator?
- Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, and L.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2009 Surly Instigator?
- The head tube angle is 71 degrees in every size.
- Which years of the Surly Instigator are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Surly Instigator for 2009, 2008, and 2007.
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