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RECLUSE ELITE
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Descendant Carbon, X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS 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 Recluse is a versatile trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, thanks to its well-balanced geometry and efficient suspension. It's praised for its high-quality components and attention to detail, though some reviews note issues with suspension performance and internal cable rattling. The bike is often compared to other Intense models like the Spider and Tracer, highlighting its place within the brand's lineup.
Versatile performance suitable for both climbing and descending
Well-balanced geometry with efficient suspension
High-quality components and attention to detail
Available in multiple versions to suit different rider preferences
Suspension performance can struggle over varied terrain
Internal cable routing may cause rattling
High price point for some models
the Recluse was the one I usually grabbed first
BIKE MagazineThe Intense Recluse Elite is the latest in a flurry of new bikes introduced this year by California-based brand and it’s a hard beast to tame.
BikeRadarIntense have impressed us over the years, producing some seriously well engineered frames with great attention to detail.
Dirt MountainbikeFeedback?
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May 2017
Intense is going to spec 30mm wheels on all trail bikes - and they are going to have house-brand rims to do it...
May 2017 · Jason Sumner
If you believe in the luck of the Irish — or just like all things green — you’ll be intrigued by the latest offering from Intense. - Mtbr.com
Mar 2017
At face value, the concept behind the new Intense Recluse seems clear, obvious even, though I can’t think of many bikes that succeed so well in combining a quick and nimble trail bike chassis with such assertive all-mountain/enduro geometry and robust build kit options. Picking up a Recluse is like purchasing a 450 HP Ford F-150 Raptor over a stock pickup, only much cooler, really.
Mar 2017 · Matt Holmes
Is the 140mm travel MTB the defining bike of our generation? Pure, do anything machines they say? Intense would like us to think so with the release of their latest trail weapon; the Recluse. With two of their premier and much accoladed rides, the Spider and Tracer sitting on each side of this new frame design, where does this non-adjustable travel bike sit within the range? In a nutshell, it’s a longer, more raked out Spyder with a touch slacker […]
Mar 2017
Once word gets out about its versatile ride, the Intense Recluse is going to have a hard time keeping to itself.
Feb 2017 · Wil Barrett
Intense Cycles wants you to #getlooseonarecluse. So over the past six months, we've been doing exactly that.
Jan 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Potentially great, well shaped, power friendly frame with some sweet kit but disappointing suspension
Super-stiff, long and relatively light chassis
Classic tough trail kit plus Intense’s own wide carbon rims
Power-focused suspension struggles over both smaller and larger hits
‘Performance’ grade shock and fork exacerbate suspension and pitch issue
| Frame | SL Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, i-BOX Pivot System, Downtube Flak Guard Armor, Internal Derailleur, Brake & Dropper Post Routing, Ti Hardware, ISCG 05 Mount, 140mm travel. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite Float 27.5", 150mm, 3 Pos-Adj, GRIP, Boost 110x15mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos-Adj, 200x57mm Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit GXP BB92 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/EC49.40 |
| Stem | Intense Recon ELITE 50mm |
| Handlebar | Intense Recon 780mm Carbon |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Elite w/ Cr-Mo Rails |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer 31.6mm, 150mm Dropper Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Intense Dual Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle 12speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Tru Vativ Descendant Carbon Eagle Boost GXP 175mm, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle 12speed Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295 X01 Eagle 12speed, 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12speed |
| Brakes | SRAM GUIDE RS, 180mm front, 160mm rear Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Intense Recon Trail Carbon 27.5", 31mm, 26mm Depth, 28 Hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0MM |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350 Classic, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, 28 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 28 Hole Rear |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 Classic, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, 28 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 28 Hole Rear |
| Tires | Maxxis 27.5x2.30 Highroller II F60 3C/EXO/TR |
First added April 23
Last updated April 23
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