2020 Intense

M29 ELITE

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

$7,699
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 208 / 200mm
ForkFox Factory Float 49
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01, GX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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35 mph

M29 ELITE

26 mph

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

M29 Monocoque Carbon Frame. Optimized Layup Carbon fiber. Carbon top link, Titanium hardware, Internal shift and brake routing. ISCG05 mounts, Flak guard armor. 208MM (8.2”) travel

BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox Factory Float 49 / 200MM / Boost

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory Float X2 / 250MM x 70MM

Travel208mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

E13 83MM BSA (Threaded)

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS49/ZS56.30

Stem

Renthal Integra Direct Mount 31.8mm Clamp. 45mm

Handlebar

Renthal Fatbar 800x20mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Radius Elite

Seatpost

Intense Alloy 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Intense

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

E13 LG1 Race Carbon / 36t / 165MM / Boost

Shifters

SRAM GX 7-speed Trigger

Cassette

E13 7sp DM / 9-21t

Chain

SRAM PC 1110 7/11sp

Chain Guide

E13 LG1+

Brakes

Shimano Saint M820 Front / Shimano Saint M820 Rear Shimano XT RT76 203MM Front / Shimano XT RT76 203MM Rear

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

29" E13 LG1 DH Race Carbon 30MM / Boost

Spokes

E13

Front Hub

LG1 Race SL hubs 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hub 6-bolt, XD

Rear Hub

LG1 Race SL hubs 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hub 6-bolt, XD

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.50” // Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 x 2.40”

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