Instigator Frame

The Instigator, a substantial frame built for heavy-duty riding and the abuse dished out by all types of riders: clydesdales, dirt jumpers, urban and dirt hucksters and racers. It’s simple really, but it’s the little details that stand out. This frame is strong: the downtube is 1.5" diameter (that’s huge) and mated to a reinforced and gusseted headtube which has a reinforcing ring machined into the lower portion. This burly front end is made for 100-130mm travel forks, but if you're more into big drops and swooping downhill, 150mm forks work well too, or check out the Instigator rigid fork and build yourself a 26" BMX—then go watch “Rad” and get your bicycle ballet on. The dropouts are seriously thick and I.S. disc-compatible with no detection of flex. There are canti bosses for the rim brake holdouts, but they’re removable for you disc brake people. The FFF (Fatties Fit Fine) rear end allows huge tire clearance, 2.7-2.8" depending on the brand, and is snappy and responsive but with the forgiving feel of steel. If you ride big or are simply a big rider and break just about every thing you throw a leg over you’ll appreciate this level of stoutness. The top-tube slopes out of the way…we call it the Junk Saver for a reason. The cable routing is wisely outta the way also, so throw your bag of tricks over the top without worry. Throw a chainguide on and bolt it to the ICSG tabs for easy sorting and no more dropped chains. So, all these options let you make the call to build a suitable ride for extending your limits. You will become confident to try lines and things you haven’t attempted before, the Instigator is the little devil on your shoulder. Eyeing up that stair transfer? Or maybe that double you always go around? It’s taunting you…the Instigator won’t disappoint. And it also won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

As one online reviewer said, “this bike encourages you to be a hooligan.” That sums it up. Now go find your inner hooligan, punk.

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