2019 Intense

M29 ELITE

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 208 / 200mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01, GX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
M29 ELITE
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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)

31 mph

M29 ELITE

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
NSMB
Pistons & Pivots: Jack Moir's Turbo Diesel Nissan Navara & Intense M29

Nov 2019

A clean and kitted out Nissan Navara "ute" and intense M29 downhill bike serve the kicked-back Aussie, Jack Moir well. Check out his vehicles now in the latest Pistons & Pivots on NSMB.com.

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BikeRadar
Intense M29 Elite first ride review

Feb 2019 · Ed Thomsett

Intense has opted for a mixture of coil and air suspension — RockShox’s new BoXXer World Cup fork with ‘DebonAir’ spring and a Deluxe RC coil at the rear.

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Pinkbike
Review: Intense's 2019 M29 is a DH Racing Thoroughbred

Jan 2019 · Paul Aston

The Legend of M continues, but can it compete with the best DH bikes of 2019?

Highs
  • Fantastic silhouette and heritage

  • Superb bump compliance and traction

  • Lively and confidence inspiring

Lows
  • Low-spec components for the price tag

  • Some slightly frustrating maintenance access issues

  • Only available in 29" and bigger sizes

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Mountain Bike Action
Inside the Pro's Bikes - Jack Moir's Intense M29

Jul 2018 · McCoy

“Shark Attack Jack” and his Intense M29

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MTBR
Intense M29 FRO special edition DH race bike

Apr 2018

Only 15 of these For Racing Only models will be sold. They are equipped with the same spec as the Intense Factory Racing M29. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

M29 SL 29” Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle 29” DH Frameset

BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

ColorGloss Red / Black

Fork

Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup 29”, 200mm (Boxxer Red)

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil, 250x70mm, (Spring Rate, Medium 450lb, Large 500lb, XL 550lb)

Travel208mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA (threaded), 83 mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS49/ZS56.30

Stem

Renthal Integra Direct Mount 31.8mm Clamp. 45mm

Handlebar

Intense Alloy 31.8 mm x 800mm

Saddle

Fabric Radius Elite

Seatpost

Intense Alloy Straight 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Grips

Intense Dual Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Descendant DH 165mm, 36T

Shifters

SRAM GX 7-speed Trigger

Cassette

SRAM XG-795 10-24, 7 speed

Chain

PC1110, 11 speed

Chain Guide

E13 LG1+

Brakes

Shimano XT M8020 4-piston 203mm 6-bolt Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT

Wheels
Rims

29" DT Swiss FR 1950, 30mm inner width channel

Spokes

DT competition®

Front Hub

DT Swiss 240 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hub 6-bolt, XD

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 240 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hub 6-bolt, XD

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.50 3CG DH Casing Front, Minion DHRII 29x2.40WT 3CG DH Casing Rear

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