Intense Cycles proudly introduces our new trailbike, the Tracer VPP. It features the next generation VPP suspension design, balanced geometry, adjustable travel and grease fittings for bearing maintenance.
-5.5" or 6"
-latest generation of VPP
-adjustable travel/more versatile
-match with a 140 or 160 front fork
-1.5 headtube
Submitted by
Marty
a Downhiller
from seattle Date Reviewed: November 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Nobel Canyon (San Diego)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
Bicyclewherehouse (S
Strengths:
Fit, Climbing, Decending... etc
Weaknesses:
I wish the chain did not slap and rub the bottom pivot!
Similar Products Used:
NA
Bike Setup:
All XT, Fox Talus36 RC2 and RP23
Bottom Line:
There is nothing I can do to this bike that makes me think ANY other bike could suit me better!!
I'm 6'4" 200 lbs and ride hard.Mostly long rides climbing so I can decend as fast as I can hitting all the drops... booters etc I can find!!
This bike climbs like a goat and decends like snow ball headed for hell!
Couldn't be happier with my Tracer!
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Submitted by
luciano_a_s
a Weekend Warrior
from São Paulo, Brazil Date Reviewed: November 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Pai Inacio-Lençóis, Bahia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
Speedgoat
Strengths:
Very easy to flow over rough terrain and steeps; frame finishing of Works Raw colour (better live than in pic, lasts longer than anodized); real 1.5 headtube (not tapered).
Weaknesses:
Ugly stickers; a bit heavy for a 6" frame considering today's options.
Similar Products Used:
Ventana El Saltamontes w/ 6 inch rocker kit.
Bike Setup:
Crank Bros Joplin, Thomson seat collar, WTB Rocket SLT silver saddle, temporary Truvativ AKA 1.5/90mm stem (waiting for Thomson OnePointFive X4 95mm to be released) Edge carbon riser bar, gray ODI Extreme lock-on grips, Magura Marta SL Mag brakes 203/180 rotors, green King 1.5 sottovoce headset, Fox 36 Talas 1.5 FIT, custom green hubs/spokes Industry Nine/ZTR Flow rims wheelset, green Salsa rear QR, WTB Weirwolf 2.5 Race front, Schwalbe 2.35 UST rear tires, Nokon silver cables, Sram X0 green shifters, XTR front XO Blackbox rear delr., silver Race Face Deus crankset, Crank Bros Acid 3 pedals, custom frame and fork stickers w/ green colour to match parts.
Bottom Line:
A real all-arround bike, at 30lbs/13.8kg, including fat tires, bombproff wheels and adjustable seatpost. Could be ligher w/ a carbon frame, but wouldn't be stronger or stiffer. The main issue I noted when I swiched from a Ventana El Saltamontes w/ a 6" rocker kit is the the flow you get on rough terrain w/ the Intense. The Ventana I had felt more "alive", a quiker jumper while the Intense gives you more confidence when the chosen line gets "complicated".
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Submitted by
slcrockymountainrider
a Racer
from Utard, USA Date Reviewed: October 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anyone with no people
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
The Fix Bike Co.
Strengths:
This is by far the best fitting frameset I've ever owned (XL). At 6'4" tall I'm a hard one to fit as I'm usually at the end extreme of most manufacturers sizing charts. With a 25" TT, I'm able to run a 60mm stem instead of the standard 90mm on other bikes, which translates into a comfortable and safer ride on steep and technical sections.
Going along with the fit, there is plenty of standover which adds a bit of confidence should one have to bail on steep sections.
HA is a slack 67 degrees and coupled with a low BB the numbers on this frame are just spot on.
The grease ports: very nice and they're flush so rocks won't rip them off. Having owned an older Nomad, I know how creaky the VPP linkage can get after a couple of months. I still pull the lower linkage apart and apply a super thin coating of anti-seize just to keep the bike as silent as possible.
Weaknesses:
I have only one beef with this bike and it's a big one for me: the lower linkage/chainstay interferes with every chainguide I've attempted to use without serious grinding and modification. This seems to be inherent with all of Intense's new lineup, including all of the DH bikes so....
One other nuance: The pivot bolts, both upper and lower have a tendancy to work loose. The lower have a small locking screw that helps a bit, but the uppers will just fall out-and they're pricey to replace. Be certain to check them frequently.
Note: My frame included the 'second generation' lower flush linkage. However, it was just before the ISCG tabs were introduced.
Great bike, but like my old Nomad and VPP system it takes a bit of time to dial in the rear of the bike. With approx 30% sag I'm able to use all 6" of rear travel on most trails. This can lead to bottoming out relatively easily-however the bottom out isn't harsh and isn't noticeable on an RP23. I've opted to drop the sag down a bit to keep from bottoming out easily. This didn't make a huge difference in the overall feel of the suspension other than I've lost a bit of noticeable small bump compliance.
I've been prodded to move over to a coil shock, but to be honest after 6 months I don't feel it's a necessary 'upgrade.' The stock low-tune RP23 actually works well with the suspension design. I run it with the lightest ProPedal setting when climbing and that setting really calms the bike down when hammering out the saddle. Flipping it off completely really opens up the suspension and is extremely noticeable just sitting on the bike. Zero ProPedal on this frame allows the bike to sink into corners and provides for a fairly decent descent.
Bottom line: Given the brand and cost of the frame (and that they now come stock with ISCG tabs)I really wish it was actually compatible with even a simple guide such as the BS Stinger. If running a single or double ring guide isn't important to you, then this is a really decent bike. If you're tall and have a hard time finding a frame that fits well without opting for a mile long stem and laid back post, this is a great option.
I wouldn't say this is the plushest bike I've been on, but it climbs and descends very well so you're getting the best of both worlds.
One side note: be certain to Locktite those fancy machined upper linkage bolts. They work themselves out easily and cost $20 on proform. My guess is retail they're around $40 a pop. I now carry a spare just incase.
I gave the bike 4 Chilis as it's close, but not perfect. However, if the ratings were based just on fit-I would have given it a definite 5 Chilis across the board.
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Submitted by
Brett N
a Cross Country Rider
from Everett, WA Date Reviewed: October 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Case Mountain in CT & Anacortes, WA
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5600.00
Purchased At:
www.bicyclecentresev
Strengths:
The best bike I have ever owned, hands down. I wouldn't ever think about buying anything else. Climbs and bombs downhill like dream.
Weaknesses:
I haven't found one.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Rush, BMC Four Stroke & Specialized Enduro SL Pro Carbon
Bike Setup:
32 Talas RLC 150 mm All XTR Components and Saint 4 Piston disc brake. Payed a little extra for these brakes, but the grabbing power is fantastic. I use one finger at all times even in the worst conditions.
Bottom Line:
If you find that you can only afford 3/4 of the price for this bike, do yourself a huge favorite somehow find that extra cash to purchase the Tracer VP. You will not be disappointed. This is the BOMB in all areas.
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Submitted by
bwolfman55
a Cross Country Rider
from San Clemente Date Reviewed: September 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Los Pinos
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
This bike is the best bike I have ever owned, hands down. I wouldn't ever think about buying anything but an intense. Climbs like my spider fro and descends better than any other bike I have ridden.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Intense Spider Fro, Turner Six Pack
Bike Setup:
Full XTR, Talas 32, RP23, EC90 Bars, Stem, Post. XTR Wheelset
Bottom Line:
The Tracer VP is get for all mountain, some freeride and cross country. It is very versatile and fun to ride. Intense is a great company and I would never ride any thing other than an Intense. If your thinking about getting this bike, get it, I promise, you wont regret it.
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Submitted by
huddersfieldfreerider
a Downhiller
from huddersfield Date Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Favorite Trail:
the wall, whites level and storthes hall
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At:
The bicycle doctor
Strengths:
Everything.
Weaknesses:
Doesnt come with a bashguard. (all i could think of)
An amazing bike. I used this bike for a week in Afen it did everything, great on the uphills(especially when you have lockout and propedal) better on the downs. I came home and used it to hit rock gardens and 25ft gaps. Fantastic all round bike end of.
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Submitted by
Dave Hepburn
a Cross Country Rider
from Redding, Ca. USA Date Reviewed: August 19, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Chimney/Icebox
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
New on ebay
Strengths:
Pedals and eats anything on the trail. Bottomless feel. Light for 6 inch travel bike.
Intence costumer service is great. Chad took care of all my needs with no hassle and kept me riding hard.
Thanks again Chad, Dave
Weaknesses:
I have an early frame and the little grease zirks failed and would not accept grease. I have since replaced them with the current ones. Chad at Intense was very helpful and sent out a few new ones. One needs to be carefull when servicing the upper link bearings....the alloy bolts can be stripped if the allen wrench is not incerted completely. Chad once again sent me a couple new ones.
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz 06 Nomad, Santa Cruz 03 Heclker, 09 Specialized FSR
Bike Setup:
Fox TALAS 36, Mavix SX, XTR......
Bottom Line:
Bike can out ride my abilities in all situations. Pedals like a XC bike and goes downhill with confidence and speed. Believe the hipe with this bike, it is all true. If you like all aspects of Mountain Biking, you will not be sorry with this bike. I guess the person who should buy this bike is someone who love the ride where ever he/she is.
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Submitted by
Budg1e1
a Cross Country Rider
from Scotland Date Reviewed: July 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
'Sick,' in Chamonix
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
Wheelbase
Strengths:
Awesome. Simply Awesome. RC36 on the front, XTR chainset including shifters and brake combi, Mavix SX wheelset, Chris King oversized headset. I rode (and loved) an old school Turner 5 spot, you know, the one before they had to remove the Horst link. I though that bike was the best thing on the planet, until i rode this machine. I love it. it hits anything faster and everything harder than anything i have ever been on. Its super plush, aggressive and nimble going down, and it even equals the strenght of the Turner when you are going up. It looks good too!
Weaknesses:
I havn't found one yet. Although I have noticed there may be a catchment area for mud when tyres throw the gunge off on to the front mech, but this hasn't caused an issue so far.
Similar Products Used:
Turner 5 Spot. It was great too.
Bike Setup:
XTR Chainset, brakes & shifters. Fox Talas RC3, Mavic SX Wheels, Chris King oversized headset, monkey light bars.
Bottom Line:
Buy it. Build it. Love it.
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Submitted by
bbjenn
a Weekend Warrior
from colorado springs Date Reviewed: June 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Palmer Park
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Poison Spider
Strengths:
Everything, truly a do-all rig!
Weaknesses:
None noted, but I only rode it for 3 days. Oh wait the seat is stiff and will make the ol bum hurt if riding all day, but what do you expect, it's not a Cadillac.
Bike Setup:
XT trim
Bottom Line:
Originally rented a Trek EX8, but blew out the fork seals the first day. They upgraded me to the Tracer VP for free for the rest of my rental agreement. This bike is absolutely the BOMB! If you have a decent amount of skill this bike will make you ride like a super star. The bike instilled a sense of confidence that I never had on my o0wn bike and instantly upped my capabilities ten-fold. I tried to find the limits of this bike and it took everything I threw at it and laughed. If I was a bike I would totally make sweet love with a Tracer VP!!! It climbed like crazy, took 4 ft drops, and was very agile for such a tough SOB! I told myself this is the one and I'm getting it, then I looked at the price and decided I wanted my kids to have shoes and food instead! If you have the money, believe me you won't be disappointed by purchasing this awesome bike. The only reason I gave this bike 4 chili's for value is because I can't see paying that much for a bike!
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Submitted by
mtnbikfrut
a Downhiller
from Washington, DC Date Reviewed: June 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Strengths:
rigid, fast, fun, bottomless travel in 6" mode.
Weaknesses:
very linear travel in the 5.5" mode. Not a fan of that at all. Makes it hard to get back on the bike to manual, etc. In the 6" mode it's not quite as plush in the first 1/3 of travel as I would like. Unidentified squeeks.
Similar Products Used:
Tazer, M1
Bike Setup:
fox talas 150mm, Hopes laced to stans 355's. shimano 9x, thompson, easton, hayes, maxxis
Bottom Line:
this bike is so much fun. it's not the lightest with all I have on it but it is so much fun. I run the fork at 130mm, zero stack on my headset, 50mm stem and the bike handles great on our swoopy trails around here. Lots of stand over clearance making it easier to throw it around.
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Submitted by
theflyingchicken26
a Weekend Warrior
from Monterrey, Mexico Date Reviewed: June 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Chipinque
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4800.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat
Strengths:
smooth, no lateral flex, adjustability,
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
owned, yeti 575
Bike Setup:
Fox float36 rc2, king1.5, avid code, crossline, X9 and XT, sunline, thompson, fizk ass, acid pedals
Bottom Line:
this bike is totaly awesome
I touhgt that my old yeti was super nice, but this ride, is much better
it is super stable, smooth and botomless, it corners very well, and does not have pedal bob (at least when I'm in the saddle)
the best bike I have ever ride
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Submitted by
jeanlucbono
a Cross Country Rider
from italy Date Reviewed: June 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2300.00
Strengths:
unstopable bike you can afford every kind of terrain
Weaknesses:
mmmm... hard to find one, maybe the price but once you own it you will forget about. miss bottle space
Similar Products Used:
santa cruz blur lt
Bike Setup:
fox talas rc2 36, mavic st wheelset, joplin seatpost, sram x0 gripshift, fsa front handlebar and stem, hope M4 special.
Bottom Line:
amazing!!! fast going up and strong going down. looking for the best all around bike? the tracer hit the target. recomend the works colour so you don't have to care about paintscratch
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Submitted by
glyn
a Skier
from Date Reviewed: April 2, 2009
Price Paid:
$1550.00
Purchased At:
moonglu.com
Similar Products Used:
ridden a lot:-enduro pro carbon 2008, cannondale moto 2008, Orange Patriot
Bottom Line:
Had the bike built up for just over a week and done about 40 miles. This is without doupt the best do it all bike I have ridden. There are faster down hill bikes and faster up hill bikes, but none with 6 inches of travel that can do both so well. I have tested and owned several full suss. bikes and the tracer vp out classes them all in virtually all areas. It's not cheap but you will not be disappointed. Mine is built to use the 6 inch of travel and weighs in at just over 31lb.
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Submitted by
Paul Ramone
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose CA USA Date Reviewed: December 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Soquel Demo Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Trail Head Cyclery
Strengths:
No bobbing and what seems like even more bottomless travel
than the Intense 5.5 I've been riding the last 4 years
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Intense 5.5 6.6
Bike Setup:
Fox RP23, Fox 09 36 Talas RC2 160mm, King Headset, King Bottom Bracket, King Hubs, Sun Rims, Race Face Atlas Cranks, Race Face Dues Stem, Race Face Dues Seat Post, Easton Monkey Lite Carbon 1.5 Riser Bar,Hayes El Caminno 8", Shimano XTR F & R Derailleurs, Cassette and Chain, ODI Handle Grips
Bottom Line:
This is the 3rd Intense I’ve owned over the past 6 years, the last being the 5.5. The 5.5 was and still is a great bike, it was best I’ve ever had until now. The Tracer is by far the best all around bike I’ve ever had the pleasure of riding. I would recommend it over any bike I've owned or ridden. The Tracer handles great, climbs, descends and sucks up the bumps like nothing else.
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Submitted by
ignazjr
a Cross Country Rider
from Lyons, CO Date Reviewed: November 28, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
www.redstonecyclery.
Strengths:
Great climber, no pedal feedback, plush descender, quick handling, agile, stiff rear end. Adjustable travel 5.5 or 6". Grease ports for lubing the lower suspension linkage.
Weaknesses:
The head angle may be a little steep for some with a 140mm fork and a zero stack headset. 1.5 headset means you can't swap your old CK headset over to the new ride. No water bottle mount inside the front triangle. There is an external wb mount on the bottom of the downtube.
Similar Products Used:
Intense 6.6, Intense Spider 29, Turner Sultan, Turner 5 Spot, Turner Flux, and test ridden a plethora of others
Bike Setup:
Fox Float RLC 140mm, zero stack hs, full XTR, light wheels, Thomson bits.
Bottom Line:
I've owned a few VPP Intenses and several other bikes. I really liked the feel of the VPP, but it did have a bit of pedal feedback because of how the linkage uses chain tension. VPP bikes of old would have some pedal kickback in the granny climbing up steps or square edged rocks or while trying to pedal thru a rocky streambed. VPP bikes of old, though, felt extra snappy at the pedals.
The 2nd gen VPP eliminates all of the pedal feedback, but it also seems that it has lost some of that squirt forward feeling jumping on the pedals. It's a very, very neutral system now. The Tracer VP allows for a lot of creativity in bike build. You can run it with a 5.5 or 6" fork and 5.5 or 6" in the rear to achieve a couple of very different set up options. I've got mine running in 5.5". With a mostly full XTR build, it sits right at 28.6 lbs for an unpainted large.
It's taken me a bit to learn how to ride this bike after coming off of a Turner 5 Spot. I really, really like it's agility. The Tracer VP is a light feeling, quick handling bike. I'm an ex semi pro XC dude, but I love riding everything that the CO backcountry can throw at me - tough descents, steep long climbs, etc. I think I have finally found the bike that handles flats and climbs with close to xc efficiency and handles downhills with both aggression and grace. I've ridden several botique bikes and can say without a doubt that this is an excellent riding bike. One of those rare bikes that feels intuitive.
Feel free to contact me for more details - it's a sweet bike.
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Submitted by
smithrider
a Weekend Warrior
from Highlands Ranch, Colorado Date Reviewed: November 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Competitve Cyclist
Strengths:
Handling is sublime! Read review below.
Weaknesses:
N/A
Similar Products Used:
Owned - 6.6, Moment, San Andreas, Dean FS, others, Tried - Enduro SL, Blur LT, Nomad, Remedy, Slayer etc.
Bike Setup:
36 1.5 Talas, I9 Enduro, King 1.5 headset, Excavator front, Nevegal rear, Elixir CR 203/160, candy sl, XT crank/shifter/drive train, run in six inch mode
Bottom Line:
I have seven rides on the new Tracer so I feel I have enough saddle time to give a meaningful review. I am going to review it as a juxtaposition to the 6.6 since that is the previous bike I rode. Both bikes had 545mm axel to crown forks with standard headsets (36 Talas on Tracer and 2-step Lyrik on 6.6). Tires are the same (Excavator front, Nevegal rear). Other parts are different which may account for some of the differences in feel I am about to explain but I can't isolate those impacts.
I ride front-range Colorado. I am six one 195lb or so with gear.
Climbing
The Tracer climbs better than the 6.6 for two main reasons. 1) The Tracer has no perceivable pedal feedback in the granny ring. This was not the case with the 6.6. The 6.6 would occassionally buck and stall when cranking hard in the granny over square edged hits. The Tracer absorbs these hits MUCH better without that stalling sensation yet still seems to maintain the platform to keep the suspension from bobbing. The VPP2 lived up to the hype and feels more active under power. The new VPP also feels like it sits higher in its travel and doesn't wallow in the mid-stroke like my 6.6 but this also probably has a lot to do with the DHX-A on my old bike and rp23 on my new one. 2) The Tracer feels lower than the 6.6 which makes it more stable when climbing technical obstacles. The only downside to this is I have to be a bit more vigilant to avoid pedal strikes on the Tracer. I think this is a good tradeoff.
Descending
This is going to be more difficult to describe than climbing but I will state this, I am faster down the hill on my Tracer and more importantly have a bigger smile on my face. The 6.6 gave a more numb / plush feel on the rear suspension and sucked up everything and anything. This was great for plowing through rock gardens but took away some of that playful feeling in the bike. The Tracer on the other hand (I ride it in six inch mode) plows through the same rock gardens with the same aplomb it just is that you can jump off rocks and feel the ground under you better than the 6.6 which I like and makes for a more playful bike and more conducive to jumping off everything and anything IMHO. I say its akin to a driving a caddy (6.6) vs a bmw (tracer). Both great cars but one isolates you more from the road feedback. Stability on rough / rocky downhill is close with a slight edge to the 6.6 (not meaningful difference) but cornering on the Tracer is significantly better which is a meaningful difference. I found myself occasionally fighting my 6.6 to get it to rip curves (under 67 degree H/A with my 6.6 setup) whereas the Tracer I can place it where I want it much better and this thing absolutely rails high-speed corners irrespective of if they are smooth or rock filled. One of my buddies was commenting about the ridiculous rooster tails I will kicking up in the corners drifting the bike around them. The corner / handling of the Tracer is the attribute that I have been most impressed with. I think the lower bottom bracket and significant improvement in lateral stiffness have a lot to do with this trait. Also, this is true of the 6.6 and Tracer, I love how easy they are to manual going down the hill. I think this is a function of the shorter chainstays on Intense bikes in general.
Summary
Very glad I got the bike, and could not be happier. Also, IF you like slacker bikes go with the standard headset like I did (I have the King 1.5). It did not degrade the handling and makes it a bomber on steep, rocky trails.
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Submitted by
dkforty7
a Downhiller
from Bend, OR USA Date Reviewed: November 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Phil's
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
Dolphin Bay
Strengths:
Weight, Strength, Geometry, Welds, Everything.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
2008 Ellsworth Epiphany
Bike Setup:
Tracer works - medium, Fox Talas 36/20 thru, XT/XTR Drive, Elixir CR 185's, Raceface stem post bars, DT Swiss EX1750, crankbros ped, wtb saddle, Neveg Stk-E
Bottom Line:
I've been on this bike for three rides - about 50 miles of xc, climbs, rocks, fast rock-band descents, slalom park, technical single track. Just coming off the Epiphany. In short - this could be the perfect bike for an all-mountain build. Came in under 31 lbs. Climbs solid, charges down straight, steady, and handles the park with ease. It's unbelievably plush while the most solid feeling bike I've ever ridden. Turning feels perfectly balanced at any speed. I used the Raceface DH 70m stem with 5m spacer underneath. Raceface 1.5" riser bar. At 5'9 and 150 lbs, this set up works well. Shimano XT 2 ring with bash, XTR Shifters, 170 crank arm, 11-34 rear cassette. Bottom line - if you could only have one mtb bike - this is it.
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Submitted by
Lightguy
a Weekend Warrior
from Kitchener,Ontario Date Reviewed: October 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hydro Cut
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Climbs like a hardtail descends like a downhill rig
Weaknesses:
Haven't found one yet
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Nomad, 2000 Tracer
Bike Setup:
Fox Talas RLC,King Headset,XO Juicy 7
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks!!Grease ports will make lubing it up a breeze. Fox RP3 set it forget it! Smooooth - head to the rock garden & float over it. Descends like an M1 - point it up hill & it climbs like a hardtail XC race bike. Suspension is active under braking & doesn't bob - sit, stand, mash - it keeps moving forward. Only had it a week but so far I,m blown away!! Loads of tire clearance The attention to detail on this bike is over-the-top! Tons of machined parts - Hmmm..... eye candy. I thought my 2000 Tracer would be hard to top - But Intense did it!! Way to go!! Intense customer service & loyalty to the customer is second to none!!
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