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2021 Intense

M29 Elite

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

Manufacturer Price

$7,699
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 208 / 203mm
ForkFox Factory Float 40
ShockFox DHX2 Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01, e*thirteen LG1 Plus
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
M29 Elite
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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

(climbing)

35 mph

M29 Elite

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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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 · Kurt Gensheimer

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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Geometry
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 40 / 203MM Travel / Boost

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory DHX2 COIL / 250MM x 70MM

Travel208mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

ETHIRTEEN 83MM BSA (Threaded)

Headset

Cane Creek 40 / ZS49-ZS56/30

Stem

Renthal Integra DH 35MM X 50MM

Handlebar

Renthal Fatbar 35MM X 800MM

Saddle

SDG I-FLY 2.0

Seatpost

SDG I-Beam

TypeRigid

Grips

INTENSE

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 DH, 7SP

Crank

ETHIRTEEN LG1 Plus Alloy / 36t / 165MM / Boost

Shifters

SRAM GX 7SP Trigger

Cassette

ETHIRTEEN 7SP DM / 9-21t

Chain

SRAM PC 1110 7/11sp

Brakes

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

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

29" ETHIRTEEN LG1 DH Race Carbon 30MM / Boost

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

Maxxis Assegai WT MaxxGrip DH 29 x 2.50”

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