Pigs fly, sharks stroll the countryside and the trolls and ogres strut around in the forests. We found one of the aforementioned trolls near an abandoned fridge behind the trees in our local forest. Story is that she’d been sitting there gnawing at the empty fridge for quite some time now, anyway, we decided to bring her home and build her up like the beast she is. Here you have the direct result of that interaction. Enjoy!
Gear list:
– Surly Troll 2018 Pea Lime Pie Soup Medium size frameset
– DT Swiss M 1900 27.5 wheelset accompanied with 27.5×2.25 G-One Allround’s
– Avid BB7 brakes with SLX IceTech rotors (180/160)
– Shimano SLX 1×11 (11-42) drivetrain with a XT MT800 bottom bracket
– On One El Guapo seatpost and stem, with On One OG bars
– WTB Rocket saddle
– a whole lot of love
Music:
Cullah – Rhapsody in Lieu of Etude
Audiobinger – What Dreams Become
Equipment:
Panasonic Lumix G7 14-142mm
Premiere Pro and After Effects
Cheers for reading this whole darn thing!
33 Comments
Do you know if is possible fit a 27.5 x 2.8 tire?
Forget the bike more about that cute owner
What kind of handle bar grips are they?
What pedals are those? They look fantastic.
Hi I enjoy your videos a good mix of technical and aesthetic
How is the Troll riding with the 27.5 wheels?
How does it compare to the Ogre?
Cheers
Very similar to my 2008 Salsa Ala Carte.
Nice build.
When you want to changing rear wheel tube, you will facing problem of getting rear wheel out of your surly 😥
Greasing your stem? lol
Hi
Nice bike and nice video! Would the setup works for touring and Bikepacking?:)
Just curious how you like the 27,5s on there and what you thought of the new bridge club? it seems like the troll but build around the 27,5 rather than 26. thinking of building somethign similar but i dislike that surly only sells the bridge club fully built.
Love the video many thanks. Did you have any need to face head tube, bottom bracket etc or can i get away without buying those expensive tools?
I like bikeporn) Nice bike!
Why chose mechanical DSC brake? slx brakes is way better
Awesome build! What are the hub dimensions of these wheels? Is it possible to put 142mm hub on this frame?
Speaking of the handle bar. On Ali, I ordered a similar. It was called Trailhead Fouriers HB-MB017 31.8 mm x W720mm / Very cool handle bar!
Can the troll be built with more than 26 inch tires?
Great bike! How did you fit the 15X100 front axle on the 9×100 Troll fork?
What's the rider's height? I'm 167cm tall and still confuse whether to choose small or medium size.
Does it compatible with 26'' wheel for v brakes?
Your gf can build bikes. Heaven. Treat her well and don't let her out of your life.
Curious though why you used Avid BB7 CABLE brakes rather than SLX hydraulic disc brakes as you used SLX discs and chainset? SLX brakes would be far far far better. I changed the BB7s on my Troll for hydraulic XT disc brakes and they are so much better. No maintenance in 30k kms save for changing pads on the front and of course occasionally cleaning them. No rubbing or squealing just good braking in all weathers. Totally self adjusting.
Also do you think the Specialised Pizza rack would fit on the Troll fork? I know you put one on your Ogre. I got the Surly front Nice rack but it is just so heavy 1.4kg with the plates and bolts before you even put any panniers on it. It's good but made of iron = HEAVY.
Thanks for making and posting.
If I choose a dropbar what 1×11 drive train should I use with a friction shifter. Thanks. Nice set up by the way.
Only one question. Avid BB7 brakes are compatible with SLX IceTech rotors? I heard some rumors that there may be compatibility issues .. Thanks! Beautiful bike anyway!!
Está bien.
Hi good video it is thank you. If you use 27.5 wheel with v brake compatible is there any v brake set 26& 27.5 compatible. I know just paul but it is 300$ pair so expensive. Do you know any other?
i want to buy troll fork is the 27.5 2.20 will fit?
Zakkas nice
Really like your content! Hope you make more videos especially about putting the bike together and taking it out for a ride! Looking to buy an Troll myself.
Do you have a list of essential tools needed to start building?
She's nice 👍
Байк классный, а вот баба придурковатая какая то…
That might be the most braze ons ive ever seen on a fork awesome
Nice build!