Buying Guide¶

1. New vs. Used¶

• New: Hard to find—Surly discontinued this model in 2017. Check dealers who still have stock or special re-releases.
• Used: Craigslist, Pinkbike, local Facebook groups. Inspect for rust, frame alignment, and wear on threads.

2. Model Year Differences¶

• Original 2005–2008: 63mm rear hub. Beware of scarcity of 63mm hubs.
• 2009–2010: Switched to 100 mm front, 135 mm rear. Common aftermarket hubs fit easily.
• 2011–2017: Tapered headtube, updated fork rake. Check for tapered vs. straight headtube.

3. What to Check¶

• Frame alignment & any knocks (dropout alignment, chainstay curve).
• Fork spacing (some earlier forks are 100 mm but require an offset).
• Headset style (straight 1 1⁄8 vs. tapered 1 1⁄8–1 1⁄2).
• Brake mounts: Post-mount versus IS.

4. Price Ranges (as of 2025)¶

• Original 63mm framesets: \$600–\$800 (used).
• 2011+ 135 mm framesets: \$800–\$1,000 (used).
• Complete builds: \$1,200–\$1,800 (depending on parts).

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