History of Intense cycles
Intense began life as a part-time project in Jeff Steber's garage back in 1990. The first frame, the Spyder, used a simple Horst Link and MacPherson Strut combination to control its short travel, but it also used sealed bearing pivots - something that nearly no other manufacturer was utilizing at the time. While that may sound like an obvious advantage, it was forward thinking for 1990. That same progressive logic birthed the M1 downhill race bike in 1994, a legendary machine and one of the most sought after bikes of the time.
Intense bikes is now manufacturing almost 5000 aluminum frames per year out of their Temecula, California, facility.
Range
The M16 is a world-class, downhill racing machine, at 9.5 inches of rear travel, with geometry developed in conjunction with Intense Factory Racing Team riders Bernat Guardia, Jack Moir, Luca Cometti and Ferran Jorba, as well as Intense test pilots Chris Kovarik, Shaun Palmer and Claire Buchar.
Intense was the pioneer of downhill racing bikes. The M16 is available in alloy or carbon chassis.
The Recluse is a skillfully crafted all-mountain machine. Featuring 150mm front and 140mm rear travel, and coupled with our proprietary JS Tuned Suspension, the Recluse will ascend with as much efficiency as it descends. If you're looking to push boundaries on the mountain, the Recluse will deliver the experience you've been chasing.
The new ACV (AIR CUSHIONED VEHICLE) is a specifically designed 27.5+ bike that was created out of a necessity for adventure. a wider 2.8” tire offers ultimate traction climbing or descending any terrain, while the agile geometry and 130mm adjustable travel deliver supreme ride quality. Fluctuating the tire pressure between 12-25 PSI adds another level of ride preference to the ACV. More undampened suspension and sidewall grip at lower PSI allows riders a smooth ascent through the rockiest of trails.
The Spider 275 Alloy is a 275 wheel-size, 130mm rear travel light trail bike for fast, flowy trails and overall fun riding. With the suspension link nested directly above the bottom bracket, the design allows for the bike to have super-short chainstays to make the bike nimble with a shorter wheelbase.
For 2016, it is offered in 2 powder coat colors and 2 builds – Expert and Foundation.
Tracer Palmer Edition
Named the 2015 “mountain bike of the year”, the Tracer’s trail geometry and light weight make this the ultimate platform for Shaun to customize.
Tracer 275A
The Tracer T275 is a 275 wheel-size, 160mm rear travel bike for trail and enduro riding.
Named the 2015 “mountain bike of the year”, the Tracer’s trail geometry and light weight give the bike downhill performance and impressive climbing capability for the ride back up. The Tracer is available in carbon in 2 colors and aluminum in 2 colors with a variety of builds from Foundation to Factory.
M16A
The Intense M16 is a pure performance machine with a World Cup pedigree. The result of over two decades of design and innovation, the M16 is the total package for DH riders seeking an edge.
Uzzi
The Uzzi is make’s its return to the line as a long travel bike designed for super-enduro and park riding. Built around a 180mm single-crown fork, a 148mm rear-spacing alloy chassis, the Uzzi can climb like an all-mountain bike but descend like a downhill machine. The Uzzi is available in an alloy frames with 2 different build specifications in 2 vivid colors.
Tracer 275C
The Tracer T275 is a 275 wheel-size, 160mm rear travel bike for trail and enduro riding.
It was named the 2015 “mountain bike of the year”, the Tracer’s trail geometry and light weight give the bike downhill performance and impressive climbing capability for the ride back up. The Tracer is available in carbon in 2 colors and aluminum in 2 colors with a variety of builds from Foundation to Factory.
Carbone 29C
The Carbine 29 is a 29-inch wheel size, 140mm rear travel, 160mm front travel trail bike built for all-mountain and enduro riding. This bike is ideal for riders who prefer the rolling capability and feel of a 29er but with the suspension travel of a true enduro machine.
For 2016, it is offered in an all-new graphic package and is available in two colors and four build options, from Foundation to Factory.
Primer
The Primer delivers all the benefits of a twenty-niner with the responsiveness of a two seven five. With aggressive geometry and the efficient JS Tuned platform, the Primer will completely change your mind on what a twenty-niner is capable of. Equipped with short chain stays, slack head angle, and a steeper seat tube the Primer provides a balanced feel on the bike whether pointed up the mountain or back down the other side.
