2019 Intense

M29 FRO

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$10,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 200 / 200mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01, GX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
M29 FRO
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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 FRO

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 w/Ti Spring Race Spring

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA (threaded), 83 mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS49/ZS56.30

Stem

DESCENDANT Direct Mount DH Stem 35mm

Handlebar

ENVE DH Carbon 20 mm x 800mm

Saddle

Fabric Radius Elite IFR Edition

Seatpost

ENVE Straight Carbon

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

ODI 130mm Elite Pro Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM X01 165mm, 36T

Shifters

SRAM GX 7-speed Trigger

Cassette

SRAM XG-795 10-24, 7 speed

Chain

SRAM XX1, 11 speed

Chain Guide

E13 LG1r Carbon

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC 220mm Centerline Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Code RSC

Wheels
Rims

ENVE M930

Spokes

DT Swiss

Front Hub

Chris King 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hubs Centerlock

Rear Hub

Chris King 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hubs Centerlock

Tires

Maxxis 29x2.50 front, 2.4WT rear, Minion DHF, 60TPI, Wire Bead/Dual Ply

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