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Sniper XC Factory
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Intense Sniper is praised for its stable and efficient ride, excelling in both climbing and descending with modern geometry. It offers a versatile performance that blends cross-country speed with trail bike confidence, though some note minor issues with rear stiffness and suspension harshness. Overall, it's a capable and fun bike for aggressive riding.
Stable ride with predictable handling
Efficient pedaling and good climbing performance
Lightweight frame and modern geometry
Versatile for both XC racing and technical terrain
Rear end can flex in high-force corners
Mid-stroke suspension may feel harsh on repetitive hits
Limited tire clearance and seat tube length for taller riders
Intense calls the Sniper a 'dedicated pedaling machine' but also says that it’s a 'stable ride that goes where you point it.'
BIKE MagazineIt goes like stink when you drop the hammer, with addictive bursts of speed that rival the most potent race-ready rigs.
BikeRadarThe Sniper doesn’t judge. It will help you climb like an XC racer and descend like a seasoned downhill pro.
Canadian Cycling MagazineFeedback?
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Dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman
The fast and feisty Sniper slays accelerations and climbs, and is fun and confident downhill too
Serious attitude that rewards hard pedal efforts and dynamic riding
Suspension and geometry can handle high speeds and rough terrain way better than expected, considering the pace elsewhere
Brilliant value
You can’t try a bike for size or demo at a local dealer, although Intense’s 14-day ‘ride and return’ scheme gives a full refund if you don’t love your new bike
Jul 2018 · McCoy
Cross-country racing has seen a bit of a renaissance in the last couple of years, with World Cup courses becoming more technical and riders demanding more
Jul 2018 · David Arthur
Type “XC bikes are dead” into Google and you get 385,000 results. But if the new Intense Sniper taught me anything, it’s that short travel bikes with proper modern geometry, wide bars, and a dropper post make a complete mockery of this myth.
Fast and light
Modern geometry
Wider bars and dropper post
Long seat tube
Unless racing, Trail version might be better pick
Limited tire clearance
Jun 2018
Watch our full video review of the Intense Sniper XC. Intense have infused a full-blown XC race bike with their own downhill DNA to create a lightweight, super efficient, race machine. Hear our thoughts after racing it at the Port to Port MTB stage race.
XC low weight and pedal efficiency with geometry that shreds.
Comfortable for four days of racing.
Our type of XC race bike.
Rear end lacks stiffness.
No cable routing provisions for left/rear brake.
Dropper became sticky and slow after three days.
Mar 2018 · Jordan Villella
Intense launches 100mm XC and 120mm Trail Sniper, designed to rock your race season to the next level. - Mtbr.com
Mar 2018
Intense's new Sniper pushes XC boundaries while keeping travel low and weight light.
| Frame | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Factory 32 Kashima, 3 Postion Adjust 29, 44mm offset, Boost Kabolt 110x15mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Factory DPS, Kashima, 165 x 40 mm Travel: 100mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek AER Integrated Headset, Aluminum Bearing Series, IS41- IS52/40 |
| Stem | ENVE 55mm |
| Handlebar | ENVE Mountain RSR 760mm Carbon |
| Saddle | Fabric Line Pro w/ Carbon Rails |
| Seatpost | KS Carbon LEV Ci, 125 mm Dropper Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM DUB XX1 Carbon Eagle Boost GXP 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1299 XX1 Eagle 12speed, 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Centerlock, 160mm FR / 160mm RR Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR |
| Rims | ENVE 29 M525 Carbon Clincher, 25mm inner width, 24 hole front, 28 hole rear |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 240 Classic, Centerlock, 110x15mm, 24 Hole Front / 28 hole 148x12mm, XD |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 240 Classic, Centerlock, 110x15mm, 24 Hole Front / 28 hole 148x12mm, XD |
| Tires | Maxxis 29x2.25 Rekon Maxxspeed Folding, 120 TPI, DC/EXO/TR |
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