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A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,399| Weight | 31.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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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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: Matte Black / Grey; Red / Slate Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Yari RC 27.5", Solo Air, 160mm, Boost 110x15mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Monarch RL, 216x63mm Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF BB92 |
| Headset | Intense Tapered Alloy Cartridge |
| Stem | Intense Recon 45mm |
| Handlebar | Intense Recon 780mm Alloy |
| Saddle | WTB SILVERADO SPORT |
| Seatpost | Intense Recon 31.6mm, (125mm Dropper Small / 150mm Dropper Medium, Large / 170mm Dropper XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Intense Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle 12-SPEED |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle DUB 175, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle 12-SPEED |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230 Eagle 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle 12-SPEED |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SHIMANO M501 HYDRAULIC DISK 180MM FRONT AND 180MM REAR Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M500 |
| Rims | Race Face AR 30, 27.5" - 30mm Inner Width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Intense Tuned, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, 32 Hole / 148x12mm Rear |
| Rear Hub | Intense Tuned, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, 32 Hole / 148x12mm Rear |
| Tires | Maxxis High Roller 2 - 27.5x2.4WT" |
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Last updated August 28
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