2019-2022 INTENSE M29 frame is not compatible with 2021-2022 FOXSHOX DHX2 Coil and FOXSHOX Float X2 rear shock due to space constraints within the frame and new shock shape.

QUICK STANDOUTS

DEVELOPED ON THE WORLD CUP CIRCUIT.

We made our first 29” wheeled downhill bike way back in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2017, as 29” downhill specific components began to appear, that things got serious. That year INTENSE team riders Jack Moir and Dean Lucas both scored exceptional second place World Cup finishes on prototype M29s… it was on. Since then the new M29 has been raced by our INTENSE Factory Racing (IFR) team on the toughest tracks in the world.

IFR Junior team rider Seth Sherlock took first place at the 2019 Lenzerheide World Cup in Switzerland, as well as claiming the Canadian National Championships title. Neko Mulally also won National Championships title, this time in the US, and Aaron Gwin took the M29 to the World Cup podium. The team continues to work closely with us here at INTENSE on the ongoing development of our bikes and exciting future projects.

DESIGNED FOR THE MOST DEMANDING.

Big 29” wheels help to carry huge amounts of speed and momentum, and flatten terrain, so it was an easy choice for us. But of course the beating heart of any bike is the frame. With the M29 we’ve used a very specific carbon lay-up to create a frame that is both stiff and strong, but that also has ‘give’ in all the right places. What this means is that you get a bike that allows you to take razor-sharp lines on the track, without getting beaten up or having a harsh ride, which is hugely important for a downhill bike. We’ve also concentrated on getting the contact patch of the large 29” front wheel just right to give you the perfect combination of grip and handling. You get amazing cornering, straight line speed, accuracy and precision.

THE JS TUNED DOWNHILL LINK.

We talk about JS Suspension a lot here at INTENSE. JS stands for Jeff Steber (our founder and CEO) and simply put it is a refined suspension system that uses two counter-rotating links to connect the front and rear triangles of the bike. The links are specifically placed to allow for separation between the pedaling and braking forces from the suspension performance. Every model in our range has its own personal and specific JS tune.

The DH Link found on the M29 is designed with a progressive leverage ratio. What this means is that you get a supple and sensitive ride that initially absorbs small bumps, then seamlessly moves into a supportive mid-stroke platform (which helps to maintain ride height) and finally into a controlled ramp-up towards bottom-out. All this translates into a very predictable ride that offers plenty of support, can tackle anything its path, and gives endless grip in all situations. Add to that the ultra-adjustable Fox Factory DHX2 coil shock and you have a system that can be tuned to suit any track, conditions and riding style.

The M29 takes its place amongst the greatest bikes we have ever made. It is the perfect continuation of the M-Series, and it’s a bike that will carve its own niche in the history of downhill mountain biking. Whether you are racing or just riding, when you drop in on the M29 you’ll be in for one hell of a ride.

EXPERT BUILD/PRO BUILD

Build	Expert Build	Pro Build
FRAME	Full carbon fiber front and rear triangle utilizing an optimized carbon layup for the Downhill category. Features fully guided Internal cable routing, carbon top link, titanium hardware, ISCG-05 tabs, threaded BB and molded frame protection. Concentric bottom link with integrated bearings. 208mm of rear wheel travel. Locking rear axle (157mm boost hub spacing)	Full carbon fiber front and rear triangle utilizing an optimized carbon layup for the Downhill category. Features fully guided Internal cable routing, carbon top link, titanium hardware, ISCG-05 tabs, threaded BB and molded frame protection. Concentric bottom link with integrated bearings. 208mm of rear wheel travel. Locking rear axle (157mm boost hub spacing)
FORKS	DVO ONYX DC D1 203mm air spring, AVA volume adjustment, low speed compression and low speed rebound adjustment, solid front axle with pinch bolts (110mm boost spacing)	Öhlins DH38, 200mm, dual air spring, compression and rebound adjustment, solid front axle with pinch bolts (110mm boost spacing)
SHOCK	DVO Jade Coil High/Low speed compression, low speed rebound adjustable bladder, spring preload adjustment spring, Shock size/Stroke: 250mm x 70mm, Upper hardware: 8mm x 30mm, Lower Mounting Hardware: 8mm x 30mm	Öhlins TTX22M Coil,3 position high speed compression, low speed compression and rebound adjustment, Shock size/Stroke: 250mm x 70mm, Upper hardware: 8mm x 30mm, Lower Mounting Hardware: 8mm x 30mm
COIL/SPRING	450 lbs (M Size for 64 – 73 kg rider weight) / 500 lbs (L Size for 73 – 80 kg rider weight) / 550 lbs (XL Size for 80 – 84 kgs rider weight).	450 lbs (M Size for 64 – 73 kg rider weight) / 500 lbs (L Size for 73 – 80 kg rider weight) / 550 lbs (XL Size for 80 – 84 kgs rider weight).

WHEELS/TIRES

WHEELS	E Thirteen LG1 DH 30MM Alloy Rim / E Thirteen alloy hub/boost	E Thirteen LG1 DH 30MM Alloy Rim / E Thirteen alloy hub/boost
HUBS	Front – E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx20mm boost / Rear – E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor HG driver body 157mm x 12mm boost	Front – E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx20mm boost / Rear – E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor Micro spline driver body 157mmx12mm boost
RIM	E Thirteen LG1 Enduro Race alloy rim 30mm 32h	E Thirteen LG1 DH alloy rim 30mm 32h
SPOKES	DT Swiss 2.0 straight gauge	Hive triple-butted black steel spokes
TIRES	Front: Maxxis Assegai WT 3C MaxxGrip DH 29″ x 2.50″ Rear: Maxxis Assegai WT 3C MaxxGrip DH 29″ x 2.50″	Front: Maxxis Assegai WT Maxx Terra 3C MaxxGrip DH 29″ x 2.50″ Rear: Maxxis Assegai WT Maxx Terra 3C MaxxGrip DH 29″ x 2.50″

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFTERS	Sram GX 7SP	Sram GX 7SP
REAR DERAILLEUR	Sram GX DH 7SP	Sram GX DH 7SP
CRANK	E Thirteen Helix DH 36t. 165mm length, 55mm chainline	E Thirteen Helix DH 36t. 165mm length, 55mm chainline
CASSETTE	Sram GX DH 7SP, 11-25t	E Thirteen Integrated 7SP
CHAIN	Sram PC 1110 7SP 108 Links	Sram PC 1110 7SP 108 Links
CHAIN GUIDE	E Thirteen Vario guide DH	E Thirteen Vario guide DH
BOTTOM BRACKET	E Thirteen Threaded	E Thirteen Threaded

COMPONENTS

SADDLE	SDG I-FLY 2.0, I-Beam Rail	SDG I-FLY 2.0, I-Beam Rail
SEATPOST	SDG I-Beam alloy, 31.6mm/300mm	SDG I-Beam alloy, 31.6mm/300mm
HANDLEBAR	INTENSE Recon 35mm, 20mm rise, 800mm width	EThirteen alloy 35mm, 30mm rise, 800mm width
STEM	INTENSE DH Stem, 35mm, 50mm length	INTENSE DH Stem, 35mm, 50mm length
HEADSET	Cane Creek 40 Top ZS49/28.6mm, Bottom ZS56/30	Cane Creek 40 Top ZS49/28.6mm, Bottom ZS56/30
BRAKESET	Sram Code R 4-piston Rotors: 200mm 6-bolt 1.8mm front / rear	TRP DH-R EVO, 4-piston caliper – TRP RS01E – 203mm/2.3mm rotors Front & Rear
GRIPS	INTENSE Logo Lock-on	INTENSE Logo Lock-on

*Spec subject to change on availability

FACTORY FRAME ONLY

Frame: Full carbon fiber front and rear triangle utilizing an optimized carbon layup for the Downhill category.  Features fully guided Internal cable routing, carbon top link,  titanium hardware, ISCG-05 tabs, threaded BB, and molded frame protection. Concentric bottom link with integrated bearings. 208mm of rear wheel travel.  Locking rear axle  (157mm boost hub spacing).

Rear Suspension:  Öhlins TTX22M Coil, 3 position high speed compression, low speed compression and rebound adjustment, Shock size/Stroke: 250mm x 70mm, Upper hardware: 8mm x 30mm, Lower Mounting Hardware: 8mm x 30mm.

GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY TAKEN AT TOP OUT WITH 602MM FORK AXLE TO CROWN, WITH 203MM TRAVEL FORK AND 58MM FORK OFFSET

SIZE	Medium	Large	Extra Large
SEATTUBE LENGTH	459mm/ 18″	459mm/ 18″	459mm/ 18″
TOPTUBE LENGTH	570.4mm/ 22.5″	591mm/ 23.27″	625mm/ 24.6″
STACK	610 mm / 24.0″	610 mm / 24.0″	632 mm/ 25.0″
REACH	435mm / 17.13”	450mm / 17.72”	480mm / 18.9”
BB HEIGHT	342.7mm/ 13.5″	342.7mm/ 13.5″	342.7mm/ 13.5″
BB DROP	30.56mm/ 1.20″	30.56mm/ 1.20″	30.56mm/ 1.20″
HEADTUBE LENGTH	90mm / 3.54”	90mm / 3.54”	115mm / 4.53”
HEADTUBE ANGLE	63.5˚	63.5˚	63.5˚
SEATTUBE ANGLE (EFFECTIVE)	77°	77°	77°
STANDOVER HEIGHT	801.8mm/ 31.57″	800.57mm/ 31.52″	812.4mm/ 32.0″
CHAINSTAY LENGTH	456mm / 17.95”	456mm / 17.95”	456mm / 17.95”
WHEELBASE	1242mm / 48.9”	1257mm/ 49.5″	1298mm / 51.1”
SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT	164cm – 177cm / 5’ 4” – 5’ 10”	175cm – 183cm / 5’ 8” – 6’ 0”	180cm – 198cm / 5’ 11” – 6’ 6”

 

FIND YOUR SIZING

We know how important it is to choose the correct size of bike, and this guide is here to help you make the right choice. If you need more in detail advice, check the Find Your Size section.