Stopping the bike are the excellent magura mt trail brakes with storm sl. Intense proudly introduces the latest addition to its complete line up of. Receiving the complete bike from intense with xt kit fox 34 160 fork, i installed a rock shox reveb seatpost sunline bars and thompson 50mm stem. Jeff stieber has said they purposely didnt go full thoroughbred race bike with the tracer because it would detract from the dna of the tracer brand being a good trail bike. I expected the rocky mountains to be a little rockier than this. Founded in 1993, is an innovator in the mountain bike industry with bold, striking designs, engineered to compete at the. It%27s a classic that was the predecessor to the carbine.
If you want a complete bike from intense, their build option is based upon. With integrated internal cable routing for brake lines, dropper post, and rear derailleur, the tracer. Intense proudly introduces the latest addition to its complete line up of carbon mountain bikes the 2nd generation carbon tracer. Went riding today and hit everything from ladderlog rides to steep tight switch backs even hit a 4 foot drop. New 2018 intense carbine pro carbon mountain bike 29 sram eagle 29er. Intense striking mountain bikes since 1993 intense llc. Out on the trails of sedona, the recluse felt almost instantly at home. Intense cycles tracer 275c expert complete mountain bike. May 22, 2017 i own an intense tracer 275 dvo carbon, simply the worst bike i ever owned,right of the bat the noises it made were unbearable, creaking and squeaking that would wake up the dead twice within a period of six months the rear triangle cracked, intense warranty department claim that i had an impact i no impact whatsoever or that i rode. The 2012 intense tracer 2 is a product of their unique method.
The 2019 tracer expert combines our racepedigree enduro frame with carefully selected componentry to provide an exceptional ride experience. It features a variable rebound adjustment but no complete lockout, and it worked well in our tests. Intense tracer 275c nm complete options arrow bikes. Included with each complete bike is an intense cycles branded torque wrench set and shock pump, precision tools to keep your new bike in peak performance. Not for the faintofheart, the intense cycles tracer 275c expert complete mountain bike was built to take on the gnarliest trail rides. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2017 intense tracer pro bike.
Based in temecula, california, intense cycles have been building aggressive, gamechanging and flatout rad mountain bikes since 1993. The user manual for your specific model of intense bike is located in the accessory box shipped with your intense bike or you can download it from the bike manual page on our website. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. You can now download your bike models specific manual by year below. Locking rear axle kit, 12 x 148 boost, forged stainless steel hardware. Longreach trail geometry and 165mm means the tracer eats up the toughest enduro stages. The chunk of the red rocks leads a lot of rider to gravitate towards bigger wheels, but i still enjoy the ride of 27. Intense cycles tracer 275c pro complete mountain bike 2016. Dropping two steerer spacers got the bars to the same height as the ones on the tracer. Founded in 1993, is an innovator in the mountain bike industry with bold, striking designs, engineered to compete at the pinnacle of the sport. The tracer isnt the only bike in its category that was given an extreme makeover this year. Its predecessor was one of the brands most acclaimed, bestselling models to date and won the interbike bike of the year award in.
When it came to redesigning the tracer and bringing the bike up to date with the needs of the growing enduro scene, intense founder jeff steber worked with legendary bike engineer cesar rojo on the geometry and js tuned enduro link suspension. The handling is sharp enough at full extension, and we would recommend. The bike has been really well maintained over the years%2c but has definitely been ridden. I have had a lot of bikes and nothing compares to the tracer. Its predecessor was one of the brands most acclaimed, bestselling models to date and won the interbike bike of the year award in 2014. Get the best deals on intense bikes when you shop the largest. The bike has palmers personal spec, which appears to take intenses carbon pro tracer as a base for upgrades, which include ethirteen carbon cranks, an upgraded fabric seat with carbon rails. On top of that, youll also get a full carbon fibre top link for more shaved. For 2018, the new bike offers up a modern trail geometry.
I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. Shop the intense tracer all mountain enduro bike from our selection of intense cycles mtb bicycles at the official intense cycles online store. Each of the 100 available bikes which come with a signed certificate will be specd with the best from dvo, including color matched 150mm diamond fork and 140mm dvo topaz t3 air shock. Intense tracer 275c generation 2 test mountain bike. Since the 1st generation intense tracer was introduced in 1999, the bike has been positioned as our most aggressive enduro bike in the line. I have taken it on extended climbs, jump parks, drops, you name it. Intense threads a nice little needle with the tracer 275a foundation build. The 2017 intense tracer has put the tracer back on the map and possibly the leader in big mtn enduretrail riding. When the intense crew told us they were launching a new version of this perennial favorite, we were excited about the possibility that it would be even better and nervous that intense might not be able to. Aug 11, 2017 intense tracer 275c pro build mountain bike 2017 intense proudly introduces the latest addition to its complete line up of carbon mountain bikes the 2nd generation carbon tracer. Tracer 2 build notes if you want a complete bike from intense, their build option is based. The tracer 2 is most at home on technical trails where the suspension can level the ground for you.
Since the 1st generation tracer was introduced in 1999, the bike has been positioned as our most aggressive trailall mountain bike in the line agile on climbs and destroys the descents. The intense tracer 2 mountain bike action magazine. Intense tracer palmer limited edition singletrack magazine. Multipivot bikes like the tracer can be notorious for developing creaks, and these. Compared to the aluminum version, this new carbon frame is now a full degree slacker with a 66. Click here to see a schedule of upcoming demo events. Intense cycles tracer 275c pro complete mountain bike 2016 evo. Over the years it has seen various evolutions and editions that continuously place riders on the podium time and time again. The tracer uses our topend, full carbon unidirectional monocoque front and rear triangles, as well as a full carbon top link, titanium hardware, internal cabling, and built in flack guards. There is no place for a front derailleur on this bike.
Following up on 2016s special edition dvo tracer, intense this week unveiled the recluse dvo limited edition. When intense launched its tracer t275c back in 2014, we were so impressed that we gave it our prestigious best bike of the year award. Find out how much a 2016 intense cycles tracer t275c pro bicycle is worth. Intense tracer 275c pro build mountain bike 2017 youtube. I can tell you from my limited experience so far that it is an awesome bike for everything. Intense tracer vp all mountain full suspension user. Crowned as the interbike mountain bike of the year at its unveiling for its exemplary enduro abilities, the intense cycles tracer 275c pro complete mountain bike combines a rigid, lightweight, and versatile frameset with upper echelon components for a high intensity trail riding monster. The only other bike i can imagine getting is full on dh bike, the tracer does everything. This is also my first complete build from intense, i normally build my own bikes, but when ordering this bike i wanted to leave it the team in temecula to putting together a build that i could just take off and ride. Waiting on a few things to complete the build frame. Find out how much a 2015 intense cycles tracer t275c pro build bicycle is worth. While the modified dropout is a great compromise, considering the cost of a new carbon mold, intense also built a dedicated 27. Buy an intense bike, get 2 years of free toplevel bike service that includes.
Nearly every member of the longtravel category in the 2017 bible of bike tests had recently gotten the longer, lower, slacker treatment. The toptube length isnt to say that intense is stuck in its ways when it comes to the tracers geometry. Much more fitting would be a chain guide or a chain guide and bash guard combo. The rear shock is a rock shox monarch plus r debonair. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The new tracer doesnt ask you to sit down, shut up, and hold on. With integrated internal cable routing for brake lines, dropper post, and rear derailleur. Intense cycles tracer vp 2010 at a glance intense is one of those bikes companies that have long had a reputation for quality and the hand made in the usa frameset on the tracer had us drooling and eager to get it built and out onto the trails.
Three years in the making, the new tracer has big shoes to fill. The tracer 2020 frameset is an ewswinning frame with a confidenceinspiring rider. Shop now from the official intense cycles usa online store. They combine rock shox and xfusion for the suspension components. Fox factory 36 float fit, black coating, boost 15mm x 110mm fork travel.
In 2017, pink bike called it a playful, readyforanything trail bike and enduro mag said was an irrefutably great bike. Intense tracer expert bike 2017 the tracer embodies a perfect balance of beauty and aggression while delivering an unprecedented ride quality. The result is a bike thats efficient and agile on the climbs and a monster on the descents. Super happy with it, best bike ive ever ridden hands down. Intense cycles tracer 275c expert complete mountain bike 2016. Intense tracer 275c generation 2 test mountain bike action.
Its a trailbike thats not for everyone, but riders who can use this bike to its fullest potential will love it. Make offer 2016 intense tracer t275c pro build size. Intense launches 2nd generation tracer carbon for 2017 by video share on feb 7, 2017 intense proudly introduces the latest addition to its complete line up of carbon mountain bikes the 2nd generation carbon tracer. The tracer has long been a leader in the evolution of trail bikes. Tracer 2 build notes if you want a complete bike from intense, their build option is based upon a sram x9 components ensemble. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2011 intense tracer 2 bike. Birthed into the intense family back in 1998 the tracer has become an undeniable force on many race scenes. Hit compare to see this intense sidebyside with your bike. With a generous 160mm of travel in the frame and fork, the tracer 275c can hang with the downhillers on descents yet still leave em sucking dust when the time comes to go up. Intense billed its tracer 275c as the definitive carbon enduro bike its. Intense tracer 275c sl frame and complete options arrow bikes. Finally my bike check video custom intense tracer sl dvo, hope, industry nine, xtr july 31, 2019 duration.