Originally Posted by
Chrome Molly
I wish they'd produce these in a standard 26 inch bike, so I can prod my way through rock gardens easier than on my 2.1 inch tired bike. 29ers are a little too "big handling" for my tastes. I think things are starting to come full circle in the sense that those who have been there and done that are a little wary of $$$ suspension rebuilds on a recurring basis.
That said, that Moots is a pure time capsule.
Surly makes the re-released Instigator as a 26+ platform. It's called the Instigator 2.0. Check it out.
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/instigator_2point0