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PA S S I O N A N D PERFORMANCE SINCE 1993
Jeff Steber Owner / Creator
A RE YO U I N?
N TE N S E FOR L I F E. Your first bike – As a kid, you probably dreamt about it, asked for it for your birthday, saved up your pocket money for it. For many of us, it was our first taste of freedom: A way to get where we wanted to go on our own, without relying on our parents. It was more than just a bike. It was a companion that taught us the exhilaration of independence and the thrill of exploring new territory. It helped us gain confidence and self-assurance, and for many of us, it introduced us to what would become a life-long passion and a lifestyle that today finds us seeking the same thrill of discovery that we did as kids. And now, the training wheels are off – and the neighborhood has been replaced with singletracks, race courses and bike parks. Your commitment to cycling demands a bike as dedicated to excellence as you are. Intense passion, Intense commitment, Intense for life.
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B U I L D I N G H I G H P E R FO R M A N C E A RT S I N C E 1 9 93 .
I N T E N S E RO OT S Sinc e 1993
M ai de n Sh ip
20 y ea r s O F E VOLU T I ON
Now 2013
From the original mountain bike frame made on his kitchen table in Lake Elsinore, CA to those being produced today, Intense Cycles founder/ designer/president, Jeff Steber has taken his artform seriously. It is his personal mission to design and refine each model to achieve the highest possible level of performance and craftsmanship. Steber has spent over 20 years developing this art. He works closely with industry leaders and professional racers to utilize the latest technology in order to produce a product unmatched by any competitor.
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Carbine 275 Tracer 275 Carbine 29 Uzzii
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I NT ENSE T E CHN OLOGY VP P SU S P E N S I O N
VPP SUSPENSION balances different forces to eliminate unwanted compression without limiting bump absorption. The downward force on the pedals pushes most full suspension bikes down, resulting in unwanted suspension compression. VPP bikes use a patented link configuration and axle path to apply some of the pulling force from the chain to counteract the motion caused by pedaling.
Because the forces are balanced, VPP bikes remain able to absorb bumps when pedaling, unlike other designs that effectively lock out the rear suspension by applying too much chain-pulling force. The result is plush travel
ALL OUR ALUMINUM FRAMES ARE MADE IN THE USA IN OUR FACTORY IN TEMECULA, CA.
with no pedal-induced compression or lockout, and no need for manual lockouts or other compromises.
If we don’t do it ourselves we use all local vendors , stimulating local economy. Carbon Fiber Frames are designed, all hardware , links & assembly in USA in our factory.
AT T E N T I O N TO D E TA I L C O M E S S TA N D A R D
G3 Replaceable / Adjustable dropout system offers options for QR 135mm / QR 135 x 12 /QR 142 x 12 / 150 x 12, as well as Geometry adjust for Chainstay / Wheelbase Bottom Bracket Height and Head Angle.
Fox Factory CTD trail adjust Kashima rear shocks are STANDARD on most of our frames.
G-1 Replaceable drop out system offers upgraded technology and options including QR 135mm, 142 x 12, Carbine 27.5” and single speed for Hard Eddie and if something new comes along we got you covered.
Intense proprietary hydroformed tubing and monoque mainframes are a signature design that adds strength, reduces weight and creates a unique appearance to all our frames produced in our factory.
Collet Bolt / Angular contact Bearings with replaceable grease ports for easy Maintenance and long bearing life.
Adjustable Travel Shock Links, all our frames feature two travel setting that give each model a dual personality, set it up tight and light or super plush – the choice is yours.
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D UAL P ERSON ALI TY SPI DER 29 CO M P 29” TR A I L / XC
SP IDER29 CO MP
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T he Sp id er29 Co m p f ea tu res a ll the key elem en ts tha t I n ten s e is kn own for : Ad ju s ta b le Travel ( 4 . 5 - 5 ” ) , G 1 d ro p o u t sys tem , p roven rid e q u a lity a n d exc ep tion a l. B u t it a ls o ha s s o m e n ew t ric ks u p its s leeve like in tern a l c a b le ro u tin g , ta p ered hea d tu b e, s p ec ia l in tern a l ca b le rou tin g f o r the Ro c k Shox Reverb Stea lth d rop p er p o s t a n d com es s toc k with the Fox F loa t CT D Ka s him a c oa t rea r s hoc k. Two travel s ettin g s a llow the b ike to rea lly ta ke on a d u a l p ers on a lity. U s e the 4 . 5 ” m o d e f o r a s olid p ed a lin g p la tf o rm o r the lon g er 5 ” p o s ition to g o b b le u p ro c ks , roo ts a n d cha tter.
- I n ten d ed u s e: X C , T ra il , En du ro - A d ju s ta b le T ra v el: 4 . 5 ” t o 5 ” - G 1 R ep la c ea b le D ro p O u t S yst em QR 135, 142 x 12 - P a ten ted V P P Su s p en s i o n - 5 . 5 lb s F ra m e W eig ht ( Mediu m N a ked ) - F ox F a c to ry F lo a t C T D Ka shim a - I SC G 0 5 M o u n ts - I n tern a l C a b le R o u tin g - R ou tin g f o r R o c k Shox Reverb S t ea lt h - H 2 0 B ottle F itm en t - F L K - G R D D o wn tu b e an d Cha in S t a y P rotec tio n - T a p ered H ea d T u b e - D irec t M o u n t F ro n t D er a illu er - A n g u la r C o n ta c t/ C o llet B ea rin g Sy s tem with rep la c ea b le grea se Zirks
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The choice of two travel settings puts YOU in control. The Spider 29 Comp’s adjustable travel, modern trail geometry and patented VPP suspension are the magical ingredients for this remarkable trail bike.
GEOMET ERY
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STUN NING C UR B A P P EAL H ARD ED DI E 29” HA R D TA I L / XC
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Weig hin g in a t ju s t over 2 lb s 7 oz , Ed d ie d elivers a n exc ep tion a l rid e a n d s tu n n in g c u rb a p p ea l. Ava ila b le d ro p o u t op tion s a re 1 35 M M , 1 42 M M a n d s in g le s p eed . T he rid e q u a lity c o m es f ro m the ref in ed I n ten s e g eom etr y a n d hig h m o d u lu s c a rb o n f ib er c on s tru c tion o f the f ra m e. C rea ted in c oo p era tio n with SE E D E n g in eerin g , the res u lts a re s p ec ta c u la r.
- I n ten d ed u s e: XC / L T T ra il - T a p ered H ea d T u b e 1 . 5 / 1. 125 ” - I n tern a l C a b le R ou tin g - G 1 R ep la c ea b le D rop o u t S yst em , Q R 1 3 5 , Q R 1 4 2 x 1 2 , S in gle S peed - P res s F it P F 3 0 B otto m B ra c ket - H 2 0 B o ttle M ou n t - O p tion a l M a tc hin g C a rbo n R igid F o rk - F L K - G R D C ha in Sta y & Do w n t u be P ro tec tio n - R E D / N a ked C a rb o n & Na ked Ca rb o n C olo rwa y s - 2 . 4 to 2 . 6 lb s . F ra m e Weight ( D ep en d in g on C olo r & Dro po u t )
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The first-ever hard tail from Intense. A new standard in a cross-country bike that combines amazing looks & incredible performance. Superlightcarbonfiberandresponsivegeometry.Meet Hard Eddie: race-ready with a laid-back attitude.
GEOMET ERY
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M OV ING FORWARD CA RB I N E 275 27. 5” EN D U RO / T R A I L
CARB INE 275 Fro m the b eg in n in g , I n ten s e ha s b een syn o n y m ou s with in n ova tion a n d i n g en u ity, s o it wa s n o s u rp ris e when we q u ic kly em b ra c ed the 27. 5 ” wheel s ize. W ha t s om e s ee a s a f leetin g t ren d , we rec o g n ize a s the f u tu re of o u r s p o r t. O ver a yea r o f tes tin g ha s p roven t he b en ef its of the b ig g er wheel - faster, smoother, better. Not to men tion . .. Wa y m ore f u n . T he C a rb in e 275 of f ers a d j us ta b l e t rave l and patented VPP suspension... and 26” riders delight - a replaceable G1 d ro p o u t tha t a llows f o r a 26 ” vers ion .
K EY FEATURE S - I n ten d ed u s e: T ra il / A M / En du ro - 2 7 . 5 ( 6 5 0 B ) W heel Size - Ava ila b le in 26 ” c o n f ig ura t io n - A d ju s ta b le T ra v el: 5 . 5 ” t o 6 ” - P a ten ted V P P Su s p en s i o n - F ox F a c to ry F lo a t C T D Ka shim a - T a p ered H ea d T u b e 1 . 5 ” / 1. 125 ” - C om p o s ite B B 92 B otto m B ra c ket - R ep la c ea b le G 1 D ro p O u t S yst em ( Q R 1 3 5 , Q R 1 4 2 x 1 2 an d QR 142 x 12 x 27.5) - D ro p p er P o s t C a b le R ou t in g - D irec t M o u n t F ro n t D er a illu er - I n ten s e “F L K - G R D ” D ow n t u be & C ha in Sta y P ro tec to rs - A n g u la r C o n ta c t B ea ring, 15 M M C ollet A x le Sy s tem with repla c ea ble g rea s e Z irks
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Our best-selling carbon fiber trail bike has been updated for 2014 with internal cable routing, direct-mount front derailleur, and a bold new look. Replaceable G-1 dropouts make it compatible for 26� wheels.
GEOMET ERY
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M AD E IN T HE U SA TR AC ER 275 27. 5” EN D U RO / T R A I L
TR AC ER 275 M a d e in o u r f a c tor y in Sou thern C a lif o rn ia , the Tra c er 275 is the fou n d a tio n of o u r lin eu p of 27. 5 ” f ra m es an d c o m p lete b ikes . I t c o m b in es the b es t q u a lities o f b o th 26 & 29 in c h w heels . , of f erin g the p rec is ion a n d e f f ic ien c y o f 26 ” wheel, a lo n g with the ad d ed p ower a n d s ta b ility o f f ered by 29ers . With 5. 5 - 6 in c hes o f a d ju s ta b le t ravel, 1 7 ” c ha in s ta ys a n d 67. 5 d eg ree h ea d a n g le, the Tra c er 275 d elivers a s o lid , c on f id en c e- in s p irin g rid e.
K EY FEATURE S - N ew 2 7 . 5 / 6 5 0 B W hee l S ize - I n ten d ed U s e: T ra il / A M / En du ro - A d ju s ta b le T ra v el: 5 . 5 ” t o 6 ” - P a ten ted V P P Su s p en s i o n - F ox F a c to ry Ka s him a F lo a t CT D - T a p ered H ea d T u b e - G 1 R ep la c ea b le D ro p O u t S yst em Q R 1 3 5 M M a n d Q R 1 4 2 X 12M M - C u s to m B u tted H y d ro F o rm ed T u b es et - D ro p p er Sea t P o s t R ou t in g - I n tern a l R o u tin g f o r R S R everb Stea lth - D irec t M o u n t F ro n t Dera illu er - A n g u la r C o n ta c t B ea ring / Co llet 1 5 M M A x le Sy s tem with repla c ea ble g rea s e Z irks
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Based on the proven platform of the original Tracer, but featuring re-worked geometry specifically calculated for the 275 wheelsize. Available in custom colors. Made in the USA.
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RAISING THE BAR Mi ke De ttm e rs / I nt e ns e Sa l e s Mg r
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A NEW BRE ED OF AL L M O UN TAIN CA RB I N E 29 29” E N D U RO / T R A I L
CARB INE 29
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Des ig n ed to a llow rid ers to d es c en d the ro u g hes t en d u ro tra c ks with c o n f id en c e, the b ike b o a s ts 5. 5 in c hes ( 1 4 0 m m ) of rea r wheel travel, 1 6 0 m m o f travel u p f ro n t, a n d a 67 d eg ree hea d tu b e a n g le.
- I n ten d ed u s e: A g g res s ive Tra il, E n d u ro , A ll M o u n ta in 29er
T he s la c ker hea d a n g le a n d 51 m m 29- s p ec if ic f ork o f f s et o n the C a rb in e 29 wo rk tog ether to c rea te a b ike tha t d elivers a d d ed a g ility a n d im p roved ha n d lin g .
- 5 . 8 lb s Com p lete Fra m e Weight
Fa s t, g n a rly roc k s ec tion s n ever f elt s o s ec u re. Corn erin g wa s n ever a s q u ic k o n a 29er. Let g o o f the b ra kes a n d ta ke the ro u g h lin e to the b otto m . T he C a rb in e 29 will a llow you to rid e ha rd , a n d rid e f a s t. T he b ike of f ers c u ttin g - ed g e tec hn olo g y like in tern a l c a b le rou tin g , Reverb Stea lth s ea t p o s t rou tin g a n d I SCG 0 5 c ha in g u id e ta b s . I t will b e of f ered a s b o th a c om p lete b ike o r f ra m e- on ly.
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- A d ju s ta b le T ra v el: 5 ” o r 5 . 5 ” - P a ten ted V P P Su s p en sio n - F o x F a c to ry F lo a t K a s h im a CT D Rea r Shoc k - I SC G 0 5 M ou n ts - I n tern a l C a b le R ou tin g - Q u ic k Relea s e Sea t C l a m p - R o u tin g f o r R o c k Shox R everb S t ea lt h - H 2 0 B o ttle F itm en t - F L K - G R D Do wn tu b e a n d Cha in S t a y Protec tio n - T a p ered H ea d tu b e - D irec t M ou n t Fron t Dera illu er - A n g u la r C on ta c t/ C o llet bea rin g Sy s tem with rep la c ea b le grea se Zirks
The Carbine 29 raises the bar on performance, technology and beauty, offering aggressive geometry, patented VPP suspension, all the design benefits of 2nd generation INTENSE carbon fiber, and a look only possible from INTENSE.
GEOMET ERY
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W EAP O N OF C H O IC E UZZ I 26 ” AL L M O U NTA I N
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T hin k s hu ttle ru n s a re f o r s iss ies? C ha irlif ts a re f o r c owa rd s? T he Uz z i i s you r b ike. T he wea p on of c ho ic e f o r t he m os t u n relen tin g rid ers , the Uz z i s er ves u p a ll the c ritic a l in g red ien ts f or a b ig - m ou n ta in b ike. I t f ea tu res 6 . 5 ” to 7 ” o f a d ju s ta b le travel, a d ju s ta b le G 3 d ro p o u t, I SCG 0 5 a n d d irec t m ou n t fron t d era illeu r. T he V P P s u s p en s io n an d f ra m e rig id ity reta in c lim b in g e f f ic ien c y while the a g g ress ive g eo m etr y an d lo n g er travel m a ke it a f o rc ef u l d own hiller.
- I n ten d ed u s e: A ll M o u n ta in / Free R id e
If yo u own o n e, the on ly other thin g s yo u n eed a re yo u r s en s e of a d ven tu re a n d a few p ower b a rs .
- D irec t M o u n t Fron t F D
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- Pa ten ted V P P Su s p en s ion - Fox Va n RC Rea r Shoc k - Ad ju s ta b le Travel 6 . 5 ” o r 7” - Fu ll 1 . 5 ” H ea d tu b e f or An gle S et Co m p a ta b ility - D ro p p er Sea t Pos t C a b l e Ro u t in g - G 3 Rep la c ea b le / Ad ju s ta ble D ro p o u t Sys tem - Q u ic k Relea s e Sea t C la m p - A n g u la r Con ta c t B ea rin g / Co llet 1 5 m m A x le Sys tem with Repla c ea ble g rea s e Z irks
The weapon of choice for the most die-hard big-mountain riders, the Uzzi delivers all the fundamentalelementstomakeclimbslessgrueling and descents more rewarding.
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SO M E FO L LOW THE TRAIL, OT H E R S M A K E THEIR OWN Chris Kovar ik / Pro Te a m Ri d e r
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W H EN SECO NDS CO UNT 951 EVO 27. 5” D OW N HI L L
951 EVO M a d e in the U SA with a g g ress ive geometr y and eight and a half inches of travel, the 951 Evo of fers advanced fea tu res , p a ten ted V P P s u s p en s ion , a n d h a s b een d es ig n ed f ro m the g rou n d u p t o u tilize 275 wheels . The slacker 62.5 degree head tube an g le i n s p ires c o n f id en c e a t hig h speeds, through steeps and on gnarly ro c k s ec tion s . T he s ho r t c ha in s ta y keep s the b ike s ta b le a t hig h s p eed s , yet n im b le while c orn erin g , a n d t op tu b e len g ths have b een in c rea s ed t hrou g ho u t a ll s izes to a llow f or ad d itio n a l roo m in the coc kp it of the b ike. T he 951 Evo ha s b een rig oro u s ly tes ted an d c o n s is ten tly d elivers a f a s ter, m ore ef f ic ien t ra c e ru n . Comes standard with a highly-tunable Cane Creek Double Barrel coil shock.
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K EY FEATURE S - B otto m B ra c ket W id th: 83 M M - H ea d s et: F u ll 1 . 5 ” - Sea tp os t Siz e: 3 1 . 6 M M - A m ou n t o f T ra v el: 8 . 5 ” / 216 M M - R ea r W heel Sp a c in g : 1 5 0M M - Sho c k Siz e: 9. 5 x 3 . 0 ” / 241 x 76 - Sho c k Sp a c ers : 3 3 . 0 2 x 8M M /29. 9 x 8MM - SA G % : 3 0 - 3 5 % - F ra m e M a teria l: A lu m in u m 6 06 1 T 6
Downhill races are won – or lost – by seconds. Our long heritage of building winning race bikes continues by utilizing the larger 27.5 wheel size for a faster, more efficient race run.
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It’s early predecessor, the M-1, was ridden to silver medal victory at the World Championships in 1996 by Shaun Palmer at one of his first competitive events on a bicycle, making history for both Palmer & Intense. The dynamic combination of Palmer and the M-1 set the stage for Intense Cycles and changed the face of DH forever.
- Intended Use: Pro Level Downhill Racing
Since then, the M-series downhill chassis has achieved iconic standing as the choice of the world’s fastest racers. The M9 is the latest edition in the series and is the culmination of over 15 years of racer feedback, R&D and evolution in technology. The M9 has held true to its original DNA in being the first downhill specific race frame that can be tweaked and tuned to tame any track, it will make you a faster, smoother, more confident rider. Period. The bike that has defined us for so many years just keeps getting better.
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- Adjustable Travel: 8.5”, 9”, 9.5” - Adjustable Shock Rate - Adjustable Geometry, Head Angle, BB Height & Wheelbase VIA G3 System - G3, Adjustable / Replaceable Dropout System - Full 1.5” Pinch Bolt Head Tube for Angle Set Compatibility - ISCG 05 Mounts - Cane Creek Double Barrel Coil Rear Shock standard - 15MM Collet Bolt with Angular Contact Bearing System with Replaceable Grease Zirks - Made in USA in our Factory in California - Formed Mono Shell Main Triangle & Butted / Hydroformed Tubing
The M9 is the legacy of our brand. It exemplifies our company and represents our heritage. It shows us who we are and how far we’ve come.
GEOMET ERY
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ALL ABOUT THE RIDE Lef t : Mike Dettmers / Intense Sales Mg r Ri gh t: Andrew Van Z uyen/Intense Reg ional Sales Mgr
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