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2018 Intense

Tracer Foundation Build

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,299
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 165 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Monarch R
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX, NX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Tracer Foundation Build
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

Tracer Foundation Build

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • High price tag

  • Loss of a bottle mount on the frame

  • Susceptible to weight shift on steep climbs

Key Quotes
The Tracer isn’t the only bike in its category that was given an extreme makeover this year.
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It’s capable enough to be your big bike, and versatile enough to be your only bike.
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Completely revitalised and utterly capable enduro ripper that's obscenely spendy
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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Battle Deluxe: Intense Tracer vs. Santa Cruz Nomad Review

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 […]

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Mountain Bike Action
INTENSE TRACER 275C GENERATION 2 TEST

Apr 2017 · McCoy

Lite, bright and amazingly fast

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Intense's New Tracer Carbon 27.5

Feb 2017

Intense fires off an updated all-mountain projectile.

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BikeRadar
Intense Tracer 275C Factory review

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

Highs
  • Superb suspension, fantastic handling and an absolutely top-end frame and build kit

Lows
  • That price tag

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MTB Mag
[Tested] New Intense Tracer 275 Carbon

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

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Singletrack World
2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review

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

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Mountain Flyer
MF Tested: Intense Tracer T275C Pro Build

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.

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MTBR
Bike Review: Intense Tracer 275 Alloy Foundation

Jan 2015 · Mtbr

Intense's 2015 Tracer 275 Alloy Foundation packs in long-travel value, performance, and made-in-the-USA pride at an affordable price. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Yari RC, Solo Air

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch+ R, 216mm x 63mm

Travel165mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92

Headset

Intense alloy cartridge, 25mm of spacers

Stem

Intense Recon, 45mm length

Handlebar

Intense Recon, 780mm width, alloy

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport

Seatpost

Race Face Aeffect dropper, 150mm length

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Intense Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Aeffect, 175mm length

Shifters

SRAM NX, 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG1130, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed

Chain

SRAM PC 1110

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano M500 with 180mm rotors

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M500

Wheels
Rims

Race Face AR 30, 27.5"

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion

Front Hub

Intense Tuned, 6-bolt, 32 hole, Boost 15mm x 110mm front, Boost 148x12mm Rear

Rear Hub

Intense Tuned, 6-bolt, 32 hole, Boost 15mm x 110mm front, Boost 148x12mm Rear

Tires

Maxxis Highroller II, 2.30", 60TPI, folding

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