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2022 Intense

M29 Expert

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

$5,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 208 / 203mm
ForkDVO Onyx DC
ShockDVO Jade
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetGX
BrakesSRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
M29 Expert
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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)

9 mph

M29 Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

5'10" – 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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Full carbon fiber front and rear triangle utilizing an optimized carbon layup for the Downhill category. Features fully guided Internal cable routing, carbon top link, titanium hardware, ISCG-05 tabs, threaded BB and molded frame protection. Concentric bottom link with integrated bearings. 208mm of rear wheel travel. Locking rear axle (157mm boost hub spacing)

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

DVO ONYX DC D1 203mm air spring, AVA volume adjustment, low speed compression and low speed rebound adjustment, solid front axle with pinch bolts (110mm boost spacing)

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

DVO Jade Coil High/Low speed compression, low speed rebound adjustable bladder, spring preload adjustment spring, shock size/stroke: 250mm x 70mm, Upper hardware; 8mm x 30mm, Lower Mounting Hardware: 8mm x 30mm

Travel208mm

Bottom Bracket

e*Thirteen Threaded

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Top ZS49/28.6mm, Bottom ZS56/30

Stem

INTENSE DH Stem, 35mm, 50mm length

Handlebar

INTENSE Recon 35mm, 20mm ride, 800mm width

Saddle

SDG I-FLY 2.0, I-Beam Rail

Seatpost

SDG I-Beam Alloy, 31.6mm/300mm

TypeRigid

Grips

INTENSE Logo Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX DH 7SP

Crank

e*Thirteen Helix DH 36t. 165mm length, 55mm chainline

Shifters

SRAM GC 7SP

Cassette

e*Thirteen Helix DH 36t. 165mm length, 55mm chainline

Chain

SRAM PC 1110 7SP 108 Links

Chain Guide

E Thirteen Vario guide DH

Brakes

SRAM Code R 4-piston Rotors: 200mm 6-bolt 1.8mm Front/Rear

TypeSRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

e*Thirteen LG1 DH 30MM Alloy Rim / E Thirteen alloy hub/boost

Spokes

DT Swiss 2.0 straight gauge

Front Hub

Front - e*Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx20mm boost / Rear - E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor HG driver body 157mm x 12mm boost

Rear Hub

Front - e*Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx20mm boost / Rear - E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor HG driver body 157mm x 12mm boost

Tires

MAXXIS Assegai WT 3C Maxx Grip DH 29"X2.50" -Front/Rear

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