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Tracer Expert
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,299| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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 Tracer is a high-performance enduro bike praised for its superb suspension, fantastic handling, and versatile design. It features updated geometry with a slackened head angle and steepened seat angle, along with JS Tuned suspension for improved stiffness and efficiency. While it excels in descents and rough trails, some reviews note its high price tag and the loss of a bottle mount on the frame.
Superb suspension and fantastic handling
Updated geometry for better stability
JS Tuned suspension for improved stiffness and efficiency
Versatile design suitable for various riding scenarios
High price tag
Loss of a bottle mount on the frame
Susceptible to weight shift on steep climbs
The Tracer isn’t the only bike in its category that was given an extreme makeover this year.
BIKE MagazineIt’s capable enough to be your big bike, and versatile enough to be your only bike.
BIKE MagazineCompletely revitalised and utterly capable enduro ripper that's obscenely spendy
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Oct 2017 · Christoph Bayer
Intense and Santa Cruz are two brands that have been the cause of sweaty palms and worryingly low bank accounts for countless riders in recent years. Unsurprisingly, the world looked on in awe as they both launched two new enduro bikes recently. But which is better? Is it even possible to pick a winner? It’s […]
Feb 2017
Intense fires off an updated all-mountain projectile.
Feb 2017 · Jon Woodhouse
It's hugely capable and confident, with planted suspension and a neutral character. Whether you can justify the cost of this build is another thing. Buy if you want an exclusive, high performance enduro bike and you are completely unconcerned about how much money it is
Superb suspension, fantastic handling and an absolutely top-end frame and build kit
That price tag
Feb 2017 · Francesco Mazza
[ad3] 2016 has been a really fertile year for Intense, who have showcased something like 5 new models. The latest is the Tracer Carbon, Intense’s Enduro weapon, to be launched worldwide today in its new version. We’ve been riding it in advance, in order to summarize our riding impressions prior to the launch, so we’re able to provide you the following complete test. As usual, a big part of the test was carried out on the Enduro trails at Finale Outdoor Resort, thanks to B&B La Rocca di Perti Mare and Ride on Noli shuttle service. Overview First off we have
Feb 2017 · Saris Mercanti
The Tracer is Intense’s best selling model. With the latest update, the California-based bike maker gave it more aggressive geometry, a new suspension design, and more. - Mtbr.com
Feb 2017 · James Love
James Love has been testing an early Intense Tracer sample for the last few months and here's his in-depth first test
Jan 2015
It’s been said you need to crack a few eggs to make an omelet, but a better comparison for a great mountain bike would be a slow-roasted pork shoulder, hand rubbed with a carefully balanced blend of spices.
| Frame | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyric, Solo Air, Boost 110 x 15mm, Maxle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3, 216mm x 63mm Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Press fit |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Stem | Intense Recon, 40mm |
| Handlebar | Renthal Fatbar Alloy, 780mm x 20mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 420mm long, zero offset, 150mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Intense dual density lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, 11 speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 11 speed, 11-46 tooth |
| Chain | Shimano XT, 11 speed |
| Chain Guide | None |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8000, 180mm front and 180mm rear Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | Stan's Flow S1 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Front: Stan's Flow, 110mm x 15mm, Rear: Shimano dirver, 148mm x 12mm, centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Front: Stan's Flow, 110mm x 15mm, Rear: Shimano dirver, 148mm x 12mm, centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Highroller II, 2.3" |
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