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Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from ColoradoDate Reviewed: February 4, 2012
Strengths: super stiff under my 200# weight. The bike steers predictably and tracks super well. The angles seem spot on. This bike is dialed. Also love the rear thru axle, which goes a long way to help with the overall stiffness of the bike. The rear dropouts can be changed out to accomodate standard qr rears, too. Pedals great and descending is buttery smooth. The bike is really stable. It rocks on drops, steeps, and even steep climbing. It's not the fastest racerboy climber out there, but it climbs like a goat on technical terrain.Weaknesses: Not the lightest frame, but the whole bike still comes in just over 30# well built with X9, Formula, and a RS Revelation.Bottom Line: Honestly? I think I've found the perfect bike. I've been on this thing for about a year now and it completely rocks. I've ridden some high end bikes for quite a while, but the Tracer 2 has put my riding into another category. You'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands!
If you're looking for one, make sure to get hold of Redstone. No fancy online ordering website, but they rock and will generally hook you up!
Favorite Trail: can't tell!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1950.00
Purchased At: www.redstonecyclery.
Similar Products Used: Tracer VP, Intense 5.5, Turner 5 Spot,
Bike Setup: X9 2x10, MRP 2x chainguide, Gravity Dropper, RS Revelation 150
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SCMCasaNova
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington, TX TarrantDate Reviewed: November 17, 2011
Strengths: Flats, Downs and Comfortable. Super StiffWeaknesses: Uphill!Bottom Line: I bought this bike because I could get it cheaper than the Santa Cruz Nomad. This bike is great fun. I have not been able to win any races uphill but I am generally first down. The bike will soak up whatever I have thrown at it. I weigh 215 lbs. I bought this bike as a complete bike. I am very impressed with the stiffness of the frame, quickness in turns and suspension set up. I normally ride with the bike in the 5.5" mode being in Central Savannah River Area. Currently I have around 250 miles on the bike without any issues. My only regret is getting the 3 x 10 setup instead of the 2 x 10.
This bike is for fun and epic rides not for racers.
Favorite Trail: FATS N. Augusta, SC
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$4500.00
Purchased At: Fanatik Bike Online
Similar Products Used: Tomac 98 Special, Rocky Mountain Slayer
Bike Setup: X-9 Group, Easton Havens with 145 rear axle, Fox Talas 36, Fox RP23
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iMountainBike
a Downhiller
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: October 12, 2011
Strengths: With a head angle of 68' you get the confidence to really open the bike up on decents, with the upgraded beefier rear triangle it holds solid lines through corners , climbs very well. Awesome through rocky sections.
Due to the seat tube being upgraded slightly angled bend towards the rear the cockpit feels very comfortable and roomy.
Next upgrade would be a new wheel-set with the 142mm rear axle, which will compliment the bike and really get everything you can from this amazing rig.
Weaknesses: Rear Shock bolt tends to loosen, replaced the bolt due to a slight bend easily solved/fixed though. Intense staff are very helpful.Bottom Line: The Best Trail bike to date so far.
Fast and Flowy.
Intense all the way:)
Favorite Trail: Northstar, Tahoe, CA
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At: North of the Border
Similar Products Used: Intense Tracer VPP, Gary Fisher Possum XO
Bike Setup: ODI TLD Grips, Sunline 745 Handle bars, Sunline AM Stem, WTB Silverado saddle, Shimano XT Brakes, Shimano XT Drivetrain, 2010 Fox Float 36, Crank Bros Joplin4 Seat Post, Crank Bros Mallet Pedals, Mavic Crossmax SX, Maxxis HighRollers 2.35 Front and Rear Tubeless,
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dirt maven
a Weekend Warrior
from Newbury Park CADate Reviewed: June 23, 2011
Strengths: I wanted the next generation of total trail dominance and I think I have it with T2. Only 2 mo/300 Mi in and still trying to hit edge of performance with this rig. Every time I think I have its does one better. Super stiff tortional throughout esp with RS Lyric 20MM thru axle with king hub on front end and beefy reinforce rear. Keeps a tight line in switchbacks w no turn radius penalties. Pure point and shoot bike that will bail you out of all kinds of poor decisions in the rough and at speed.Weaknesses: Thought steering was too squirrely but cured that with longer (100mm) stem. Chain clearance at BB tight which creates xs noise and wear on rough descents. Little hefty at 31 lbs with Lyric and XT groupBottom Line: Running in 6.2 travel mode makes this bike the awesome enduro hammer. Climbs well little bob even out of saddle, rules the tech downhills esp now that I am used to settling weight into center and digging hard into corners. Most secure feeling ride yet when in big rough or landing.
This is one of those bikes that assures you that the bike will not be the limiting factor in your ability to challenge the best trails around.
The guys at Intense are providing great tech support and service
Favorite Trail: Noble
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Intense 5.5, Santa Cruz Blur, Giant Trance
Bike Setup: King iso hubs Mav 819 rims Maxxis Highroller 2.35s Thompson post and stem, race face next carbon bars Avid Elixer brakes, RShox Lyric solo air DH 170mm
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