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travis Carter
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: May 16, 2012
Strengths: 2012 everything bike is perfectWeaknesses: cutomer service sucksBottom Line: this bike does everything well if you are unhappy with this bike then you are way to old
Duration Product Used: post cannyon
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At: fat tire
Similar Products Used: santacruz blur
Bike Setup: fox float 36, hope m4 brakes, I 9 wheels, saint crank, saint shifter, renthal stem, renthal bars renthal sprocket, chris king head set,
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treebasher
a Weekend Warrior
from BCDate Reviewed: March 2, 2012
Strengths: weight, adjustable CS length/HAWeaknesses: flimsy rear, paint and decal quality, HA steeper than listedBottom Line: Intense's 'Swiss Army Knife' bike, listed under their Downhill bike section (also listed under Enduro/Trail category). This bike was so flimsy in the back end on DH/FR trails that I was repeatedly checking for loose spokes to explain the wet-noodle feel. The calculated HA was 1/2 degree steeper than listed (so 66.5 in 'slack' G3 position) - definitely noticeable. The matte black paint was terrible and showed every contact with anything more solid than water; the decals started to peel off in muddy conditions by the end of the second day. I bought this bike with high hopes that I could indeed use it for everything (as advertized), but with the back end being so flimsy, I ended up selling it within 6 weeks for a Knolly Delirium.
I could see this bike being acceptable for all-mountain use, or for a really light rider...but there are better options for an AM bike.
Truly NOT worth any money if you're over 150lbs and use it for FR/DH. For 2012 Intense has slackened the HA and stiffened up the rear end - spend the extra cash for a 2012 and avoid getting a left-over 2011 Uzzi - despite the sale prices for a 2011, it's still no bargain.
Favorite Trail: Whistler
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Demo, Devinci Wilson, Knolly Delirium
Bike Setup: 2010 Uzzi matte black, Marzocchi 66Ti, Elka shock
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Aldo
a Racer
from Hong KongDate Reviewed: December 26, 2011
Strengths: Looks very nice with Blue Works paint! DH stability. Weight.Weaknesses: Very high price (USD2,200 for frame and rear shock!). Low quality. Bad customer service. Climbing shorcomings, especially on technical climbs.Bottom Line: The bike does look great. It look hungry and that Blue Works paint job which is semi-transparent and shows the alumimum underneath is the bomb!
The bike does a great job of eating up stones, steps, lunar type obstacles (and snakes) on DH. I compete in races and easily place in my age group, yet leave better riders than me in the dust on downhill sections. It is also reasonably stable (although not fast) on difficult cross country runs.
But for technical climbs, it is a mule. When I gave up my Commencal 666 (with same or similar components as the Uzzi), I felt I was learning to ride all over again. Clearance is also a major issue and I am always getting my pedals caught on low obstructions.
My riding style and speed is extremely hard on bikes and I had cracked some frames because of metal stress. (Not fall related, thank you!) I had a good history with Commencal which had replaced two frames under warranty. I bought the Uzzi based on some recommendations that it was built tough and comparable in ability. Such was not the case...
I broke the rear triangle after maybe 6 months of riding. When the triangle was finally replaced (took months), they did not provide bearings, some of which had been damaged due to the lateral stress created when the rear triangle broke. I ended up paying labor for two separate installations of the rear triangle plus for a new set of bearings. I had been in contact with Intense's customer service department to get a new set of bearings but the e-mail correspondence from their side usually took weeks (I still have the records) and was simply intended to wear me out. I eventually gave up.
The bike has some positive points but at that price, one would expect a minimum of customer service. Never again. There are other good frame manufacturers out there who earn their business.
Favorite Trail: Chi Ma Wan and Extension
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At: Friendly Bicycle, La
Similar Products Used: Commencal 666!!
Bike Setup: Frame: Intense Uzzi VP
RearShock: Fox DHX 5.0 AIR
Fork: Rock Shox 2-step Lyrik
Brake: Avid Code
Shifter: SRAM X0
Derailers/crank/BB/Cassette/chain: Shimano XTR
Rims: Crossmax SX
Tire: Kenda Nevegal
Headset: Chris King
Stem: Thomson
Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite DH
Seatpost: KS adjustable
Saddle: Specialized Rival SL
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