The Sport of Downhill requires a frame that can adapt to any track and the new 951 answer that call. Featuring World Cup winning geometry that Intense is famous for, and added adjustability, the new 951 is ready to put you on the podium no matter what the mountain throws at you. Fast just found a new area code!
Submitted by
dhmacko91
a Downhiller
from dublin Date Reviewed: November 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:
boneshaker
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5500.00
Purchased At:
competitive cyclist
Strengths:
speed, cornering, jumping
Weaknesses:
cant find any weaknesses yet...
Similar Products Used:
ironhorse sunday
Bike Setup:
truvative direct mount stem, fox 40 rc2, fox rc4 shock, x9 derailur/shifter, elix r brakes, MRP guide
Bottom Line:
overall the bike is amazing, the cornering on it is unreal. ive had the bike for in and around 3/4 months now and i cant find a problem with it! the bike is very very plush when you first sit on it, but when riding it doesnt feel as plush as you would think. the bike soaks up every bump and carrys speed very well, also the frame is abnormally light!
great purchase could not be happier!
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Submitted by
ekripper
a Downhiller
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: July 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Fire Swamp
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
braking, cornering, stable at speed and in the rough.
Weaknesses:
need more time on bike to find any weakness.
Similar Products Used:
Yeti 303rdh, demo 8, Yeti ASX, Rocky Mtn. RMX
Bike Setup:
Fox 40's, RC2 shock, longest lowest setting on G3 adj. dropouts, all Saint Components.
Bottom Line:
Got a chance to run the 951 demo bike on my favorite local dh runs. When first sitting on the bike it felt very soft/plush in the begining of the stroke. I was a little leary of this initially. After a couple of corners though I was completely comfortable on this bike. The bike squats right down under braking allowing you to really carry more speed into the corners. It really eats up the choppy stuff at high and low speeds well. It took tight corners very well considering it was on the longest setting for the wheel base. It feels pretty lively as well. Not quite as nimble as my 303r but still very poppy and fun! By the second run I was able to carry more speed through all sections of the run than on my 303r which I've been on for a couple of months. For me, this bike just felt amazing and gave me a ton of confidence. This bike could definetly drop time on my race runs! I love my Yeti, but I ordered a 951 today as well. Fastest, most fun DH bike I've thrown a leg over!
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