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TRACER ELITE
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$6,399| Weight | 29.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Descendant Carbon, X01 Eagle |
| 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 for better stability and a JS Tuned suspension system for improved stiffness and efficiency. While it excels on descents and rough trails, some reviews note its high price tag and minor frame details as drawbacks.
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-quality components in top builds
High price tag
Loss of a bottle mount on the frame
Susceptible to weight shift on steep climbs
Complex rear wheel axle
The Tracer isn’t the only bike in its category that was given an extreme makeover this year.
BIKE MagazineIt's hugely capable and confident, with planted suspension and a neutral character.
BikeRadarThe new Tracer fully embraces the longer/slacker lifestyle in pursuit of enduro podium domination.
MTBRFeedback?
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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
| Frame | Tracer 275 Optimized Layup Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Internal cable Routing, Integrated protectors, w/ BOOST 148 x12 mm spacing, 165 mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Red / Slate Grey; Matte Black / Grey |
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| Fork | Fox Factory 36 float RC2 FIT w/Kashima coating. BOOST 15QR x110 Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float, X2 w/kashima coating, 2-position Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB BB92 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40, alloy |
| Stem | Intense Recon ELITE 40mm |
| Handlebar | Intense Recon 780mm Carbon |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Elite |
| Seatpost | Fox Factory Transfer 31.6mm, (125mm Dropper Small / 150mm Dropper Medium, Large, XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Intense Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Tru Vativ Descendant Carbon Eagle Boost DUB 175mm, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295 X01 Eagle 12speed, 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 4-piston Hydraulic Disc, Centerlock 180mm Front & 180mm Rear Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | E13 TRS race carbon 28H Rims - 30mm Inner Width |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350 110 x15mm Front Hub; 148x12 BOOST Rear Hub |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 110 x15mm Front Hub; 148x12 BOOST Rear Hub |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.4WT“ |
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Last updated August 28
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