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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SPECS | Instigator Frameset |
Tubing: |
100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded
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Rear dropouts: |
Proprietary Surly 4130, 135mm spaced
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Brake compatibility: |
International Standard disc or cantilever rim-type |
Braze-ons: |
Removable cantilever bosses, dual water-bottle mounts, downtube shift cable routing,
guides for hydraulic hose or solid housing, ICGS chainguide mount |
Seatpost diameter: |
29.4mm |
Seatpost clamp diameter: |
31.8mm (1-1/4"), Surly Constrictor included
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Headset: |
1-1/8" threadless
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Front derailleur size: |
31.8mm (1-1/4") bottom-pull
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Bottom bracket shell: |
73mm wide, threaded English 1.37 x 24t |
Tire clearance: |
26 x 2.7" |
Chainring clearance: |
48t max |
Fork Compatibility: |
Geometry is designed around a 100mm–130mm suspension fork. Using shorter
or longer forks will compromise intended ride characteristics, i.e. less BB clearance, faster or
slower handling, etc. Most of you will choose a suspension fork, so we don’t include a fork with
this frame, but we do make a rigid fork for the Instigator
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Color:
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Red Rocket
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Weight: |
18" = 6.61 lbs. (3.0 kg) |
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