We know what you're thinking, and it's not that. No Jeri Curl here, baby, just pure gas, as in speed. In Intensespeak, FRO translates to "For Race Only," which Intense applies to specific frames or tires to optimize them for race day. When you see a frame with this designation in the Intense lineup, you know it's fast, and typically substantially lighter than the original model. The Intense Spider FRO is no different, as it tips the scales at about 5 pounds thanks to its ultralight, proprietary Intense/Easton bi-oval flared tubeset. FRO Frames have been available to the pros for a while, but now the opportunity is yours.

Apart from its super light tubeset, the Intense Spider FRO clones the Spider XVP including the Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) suspension. The Spider FRO provides 4" of travel, but instead of doing so with a single main pivot, Intense uses a dual pivot coupling at its main pivot point. This coupling allows two adjoining pivots to rotate around each other as the suspension compresses, which causes the rear axle to follow a backwards S-path distinctly dissimilar to the vertical path taken by a traditional 4-bar linkage. This helps give a VPP bike the same level of "activeness" as a 4-bar, but it does so while causing pedaling forces to drive the rear wheel downward rather than up. The resulting traction makes the Spider FRO a superior climber and breathtakingly stable in corners.

The Intense Spider FRO Complete Bike Special is available in Intense Red, Stealth Black, Pearl White, Works (raw aluminum) or Midnight Blue. Or for a $125 upcharge and 3-4 week wait, you can customize your Spider in any of the following colors: Java, Platinum, Works Red, Works Blue, Black Chrome, Hot Rod Orange, Baby Blue or Iron Grey. Due to the nature of this promotion, we're unable to make substitutions on the build.

Spider FRO Complete Bike Special Price:  $2999.00  (Was $4049.00)

2008 Intense Spider FRO Complete Bike Special Geometry

Size	Seat Tube	Effective Top Tube	Stand Over	BB Height	Head Tube Angle	Seat Tube Angle	Head Tube	Chainstay Length
S	14.75	22.25	28.0	12.5	72.0	73.5	4.75	16.75
M	18.00	23.25	28.0	12.5	72.0	73.5	5.00	16.75
L	19.75	24.25	28.5	12.5	72.0	73.5	5.60	16.75
All lengths are measured in inches.