MODERN DAY XC

El cargo INTENSE SNIPER XC EXPERT MOUNTAIN BIKE apareció primero en Bike Check Studio.

MODERN DAY XC

El cargo INTENSE SNIPER XC PRO MOUNTAIN BIKE apareció primero en Bike Check Studio.

MODERN DAY XC.

It’s all about the geometry. Long, low and slack is no longer just for the downhill crowd, it’s the ‘new normal’ for XC trail bikes too… it’s real a game changer. We believe that short travel bikes should descend like their long-travel siblings, so with the Sniper T we’ve created an XC trail bike with an aggressive DH spirit. It loves going uphill, but it always has one eye on the descents. A longer toptube, shorter stem, wider bars, lower bottom bracket and slacker head angle all make for an exciting yet balanced bike. It is a complete system that is designed to work as one.

The Sniper XC’s numbers are progressive, with geometry and design that’s normally only seen on trail or enduro bikes… but it works. With sharp and crisp handling, and responsive pedaling, it is confident and efficient on the climbs – stable, controlled and direct on the descents. Add into that mix dropper posts and 1×12 gearing and you have what we believe to be the ultimate XC bike for the modern age.

LIGHT, FAST, AGILE, AND FUN.

We know that riding the Sniper will fill you with confidence. At 4lbs 8oz for a size medium it is one of the lightest full suspension XC frames on the market, easily holding its own amongst its competitors. Climbing, descending or cruising along… it does it all with a powerful yet efficient ease. The way the Sniper covers the ground so quickly and effortlessly is inspiring and it is nothing short of a revelation on the descents.

The Sniper XC is our cross-country thrasher, but don’t be fooled, it’s got the INTENSE spirit through and through. We know that you won’t be disappointed. It’s everything you could want in a modern day XC bike.

THE JS TUNED XC (CROSS COUNTRY) 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.

For the Sniper XC our engineering team put the focus on optimized pedaling performance, tweaking the shock tune to suit typical XC riding terrain. The suspension for the Sniper was designed for supple sensitivity on small bumps, mid-support for a hard pedaling efficiency in and out of the saddle, and a good progression through to the end of the stroke.

SPECS

GEOMETRY

Geometry taken at top out with 503.7mm axle to crown length, with 100mm travel fork and 44mm fork offset.

SIZE	SMALL	MEDIUM	LARGE	EXTRA LARGE
WHEELBASE	1127MM / 44.4”	1152MM / 45.37”	1179MM / 46.4”	1206MM / 47.5”
TOPTUBE LENGTH	584MM / 23.0”	609MM / 24.0”	635MM / 25”	660MM / 26”
CHAINSTAY LENGTH	439MM / 17.3”	439MM / 17.3”	439MM / 17.3”	439MM / 17.3”
HEADTUBE LENGTH	90MM / 3.54”	95MM / 3.7”	105MM / 4.13”	115MM / 4.5”
HEADTUBE ANGLE	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°
REACH	421MM / 16.6”	444.5MM / 17.5”	468MM / 18.4”	490MM / 19.3”
STACK	570MM / 22.45”	575MM / 22.6”	584MM / 23”	593MM / 23.4”
BB HEIGHT	330MM / 13.0”	330MM / 13.0”	330MM / 13.0”	330MM / 13.0”
BB DROP	38MM / 1.50”	38MM / 1.50”	38MM / 1.50”	38MM / 1.50”
SEATTUBE ANGLE	74°	74°	74°	74°
SEATTUBE LENGTH	406MM / 16”	437MM / 17.2”	488MM / 19.2”	538MM / 21.2”
STANDOVER HEIGHT	769MM / 30.3”	771MM / 30.4”	776MM/ 30.5”	781MM / 30.75”
FORK AXLE TO CROWN	503.7MM / 19.8″	503.7MM / 19.8″	503.7MM / 19.8″	503.7MM / 19.8″
FORK OFFSET	44MM / 1.73″	44MM / 1.73″	44MM / 1.73″	44MM / 1.73″
FRONT CENTER	689MM / 27.1″	715MM / 28.1″	742MM / 29.2″	768MM / 30.2″

El cargo INTENSE SNIPER FRO SRAM XX1 AXS MOUNTAIN BIKE apareció primero en Bike Check Studio.

MODERN DAY XC.

It’s all about the geometry. Long, low and slack is no longer just for the downhill crowd, it’s the ‘new normal’ for XC trail bikes too… it’s real a game changer. We believe that short travel bikes should descend like their long-travel siblings, so with the Sniper T we’ve created an XC trail bike with an aggressive DH spirit. It loves going uphill, but it always has one eye on the descents. A longer top tube, shorter stem, wider bars, lower bottom bracket and slacker head angle all make for an exciting yet balanced bike. It is a complete system that is designed to work as one.

The Sniper XC’s numbers are progressive, with geometry and design that’s normally only seen on trail or enduro bikes… but it works. With sharp and crisp handling, and responsive pedaling, it is confident and efficient on the climbs – stable, controlled and direct on the descents. Add into that mix dropper posts and 1×12 gearing and you have what we believe to be the ultimate XC bike for the modern age.

LIGHT, FAST, AGILE, AND FUN.

We know that riding the Sniper will fill you with confidence. At 4lbs 8oz for a size medium it is one of the lightest full suspension XC frames on the market, easily holding its own amongst its competitors. Climbing, descending or cruising along… it does it all with a powerful yet efficient ease. The way the Sniper covers the ground so quickly and effortlessly is inspiring and it is nothing short of a revelation on the descents.

The Sniper XC is our cross-country thrasher, but don’t be fooled, it’s got the INTENSE spirit through and through. We know that you won’t be disappointed. It’s everything you could want in a modern day XC bike.

THE JS TUNED XC (CROSS COUNTRY) 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.

For the Sniper XC our engineering team put the focus on optimized pedaling performance, tweaking the shock tune to suit typical XC riding terrain. The suspension for the Sniper was designed for supple sensitivity on small bumps, mid-support for a hard pedaling efficiency in and out of the saddle, and a good progression through to the end of the stroke.

SPECS

FRAME: Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100MM (4″) Travel

SHOCK: Fox Factory Kashima Float DPS, 165mm x 40mm (100mm Travel), 3-position (open/trail/closed)

GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY TAKEN AT TOP OUT WITH 503.7MM AXLE TO CROWN LENGTH, WITH 100MM TRAVEL FORK AND 44MM FORK OFFSET.

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El cargo INTENSE SNIPER XC FACTORY FRAME & SHOCK MOUNTAIN BIKE apareció primero en Bike Check Studio.

MODERN DAY XC.

It’s all about the geometry. Long, low and slack is no longer just for the downhill crowd, it’s the ‘new normal’ for XC trail bikes too… it’s real a game changer. We believe that short travel bikes should descend like their long-travel siblings, so with the Sniper T we’ve created an XC trail bike with an aggressive DH spirit. It loves going uphill, but it always has one eye on the descents. A longer toptube, shorter stem, wider bars, lower bottom bracket and slacker headangle all make for an exciting yet balanced bike. It is a complete system that is designed to work as one.

The Sniper T’s numbers are progressive, with geometry and design that’s normally only seen on trail or enduro bikes… but it works. With sharp and crisp handling, and responsive pedaling, it is confident and efficient on the climbs – and with its extra travel it is now even more stable, controlled and direct on the descents. Add into that mix dropper posts and 1×12 gearing and you have what we believe to be the ultimate cross-country trail bike.

LIGHT, FAST, AGILE, AND FUN.

We know that riding the Sniper T will fill you with confidence. Climbing, descending or cruising along… it does it all with a powerful yet efficient ease. The way the Sniper covers the ground so quickly and effortlessly is inspiring and it is nothing short of a revelation on the descents.

The Sniper T is our trail bike thrasher, and it’s got the INTENSE spirit through and through. Sitting in the middle ground between a full-on XC bike (Sniper XC) and a slightly longer travel trail bike (Primer) the Sniper T offers the best of both worlds. You won’t be disappointed. It’s everything you could want in a modern day cross-country trail bike.

THE JS TUNED XC (CROSS COUNTRY) 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.

For the Sniper T our engineering team put the focus on optimized pedaling performance, tweaking the shock tune to suit typical trail riding terrain. The suspension for the Sniper was designed for supple sensitivity on small bumps, mid-support for a hard pedaling efficiency in and out of the saddle, and a good progression through the end of the stroke, and of course with the Sniper T you get the luxury of a bit more travel.

GEOMETRY

NOTE: GEOMETRY TAKEN AT TOP OUT WITH 527.1MM AXLE TO CROWN LENGTH, WITH 120MM TRAVEL FORK AND 51MM FORK OFFSET.

El cargo INTENSE SNIPER T FACTORY FRAME & SHOCK MOUNTAIN BIKE apareció primero en Bike Check Studio.