The Intense Spider FRO, the bike bred for the crosscountry racer where speed and weight are a top priority... when second isn't a choice!
Construction \\ 6061 Aluminum CNC Machined by "Intense Cycles" construction, Easton Intense Proprietary EA-6X tubes. Shock \\ Fox Float RP23 Air Recommended fork length \\ 80mm to 100mm Other \\ Disc brake compatible, Replaceable derailleur hanger, Custom Max type bearing, one piece Top Shock Link Travel \\ 4" Weight \\ 6 lbs
Submitted by
bwolfman55
a Cross Country Rider
from San Clemente, CA Date Reviewed: September 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Los Pinos
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Super dependable
Light Weight
Not Carbon
Very stiff
Responsive
Built in the US
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Intense Tracer, Specialized Epic S Works
Bike Setup:
Full XTR, Mavic SL wheelset other lightish stuff
Bottom Line:
Throw away your Specialized. This bike will blow the average XC bike out of the water. Not only is this bike light weight but it is very reliable. Rode though the BC Bike Race with no issues. It climbs like a beast and can rip any downhill with ease. Highly recommend to any XC rider or endurance racer who likes to ride all day everyday of the week.
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Submitted by
yoelst
a Racer
from Wausau, WI, USA Date Reviewed: September 11, 2008
Kona King Supreme, Santa Cruz Blur XC, Titus Racer X
Bike Setup:
Intense Spyder FRO Sz. Med., Navy Blue, RP23 shock
Stans ZTR Race wheelset, SID World Cup Fork, Race Face Deus XC Crank, 34T Salsa front ring, Rohloff Chain guide, XTR 11-34 Cassette, 10sp Chain, Ti h2o cage, 4Ti Egg Beaters, Ritchey 120mm WCS Stem, FSA Orbit headset, Easton Carbon bar
Bottom Line:
Comparing the Santa Cruz Blur XC and the Intense Spyder FRO, the nod goes to the Spyder FRO for suspension design and durability. In my experience with the Blur I had the pivot fail in less than six months and the warranty process was a hassle. I have not had any issues with workmanship, frame design, geometry, etc. of the Intense Spyder FRO.
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