Weaknesses: if your a clydesdale sized guy, go with a 12 mm rear hub it'll stiffen the rear up abit
Bottom Line:
Use a short crank cause the BB is low , I bought A Romic rear slalom shock, it made the bike feel even better (the only problem is with the Romic you have to run the 4" travel position for the shock to fit)The Romic is custom built for you, mine is set up to jump and come out of the gate hard, it pedals way better than the Fox stock shock ( I would bottom my Vanilla, and when you crank hard it bobs, but then I weigh 235lbs) .If you weigh 190lbs or more go for the 12mm rear axle setup and the Romic.This frame is more fun to ride than my M1, low top tube and laid back seat angle is great for jumping. I just built up the Tazer hardtail too, but I ride the FS more often cause it's a blast
Strengths: Exceptional build quality. Excellent geometry. Brilliant handling. Oh, and the 'poser' value.
Weaknesses: Non replaceable rear mech hanger. (Maybe some bosses on the downtube to attach a crud catcher etc.)
Bottom Line:
The ride is amazing. Sure, you only got 3-4" of travel but that's all you need. Takes care of everything I ride except steep climbs. I got a secondhand frame as I couldn't afford a new one. This bike gives so much confidence. It makes you push yourself to go faster on trails and because of the suspension it is more forgiving than hardtails. If you find one of these in the local ads, snap it up. Though I doubt you'll find many people wanting to sell them.
Strengths: Perfect geometry, stiff, smooth and rails like its on tracks Not to mention the guys at Intense are by far some of the friendliest in the business!
Weaknesses: A little on the heavy side
Bottom Line:
This bike sets the slalom standard. Rips on any course... I take it out to the local bmx track and whoop on the cruisers. Looks damn good too...definitely worth the money
Strengths: 1. super super super strong 2. beautiful looks 3. exellent ride postion 4. super plush 5. wicked accelaration 6. masssive tire clearance 7. and finally the sweet sweet welding and paint job
Weaknesses: only one the cost but trust me it is worth it
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