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A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$8,399| Weight | 28.1 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 | X01, XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR 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.
It's hugely capable and confident, with planted suspension and a neutral character.
The new Tracer fully embraces the longer/slacker lifestyle in pursuit of enduro podium domination.
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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 · Christoph Bayer
Intense had their foot on the gas throughout 2016, seeing them launch four brand new models in a short space of time. 2017 is shaping up to be the same, and their next generation Tracer 275 is a bang-up-to-date version of their well-known classic. We’ve put it through the wringer to find out whether it’s […]

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 Color: Red / Slate Grey |
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| Fork | Fox 36 Factory Float 27.5", 160mm, HSC, LSC, GRIP FIT, Boost 110x15mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float X2, 2 Pos-Adj, 216x63mm Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB BB92 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40, alloy |
| Stem | ENVE M7 35mm Carbon |
| Handlebar | ENVE Mountain M7 780mm Carbon, Rise +25mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Pro w/carbon rails |
| 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 X-Horizon Carbon Eagle, 12-speed |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB Carbon 175mm, 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1299 XX1 Eagle 12speed, 10-50T, Gold |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 (GOLD), 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc, 180 mm front and 180 mm rear Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR |
| Rims | ENVE M730 CARBON 30mm Inner width |
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| Spokes | ENVE M730 Carbon wheelset |
| Front Hub | 32 hole, DT Swiss 240s |
| Rear Hub | 32 hole, DT Swiss 240s |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.4WT" |
First added March 17
Last updated August 28
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