2023 Intense

SNIPER T PRO

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

$4,399$6,599
Weight26.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, GX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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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29 mph

SNIPER T PRO

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size LG, Fits small
Price History
Reviews
Bikerumor
Intense Sniper goes T-Type, Recluse Comes Back Outta Hiding

Apr 2024 · Tyler Benedict

Intense shows off an updated Sniper downcountry MTB with a pressed carbon linkage, plus a Recluse trail bike reboot as a 29er!

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MBR
Intense Sniper T Expert review - MBR

Aug 2022 · Alan Muldoon

The Intense Sniper T Expert costs £3,899.99, has 120mm travel front and rear and comes with a dropper post fitted as standard. But at 13.7kg, is it too heavy to find a spot among the best XC race bikes or the best down-country models? Intense Sniper T need to know Trail version of the Intense Sniper XC bike, with travel bumped up to 120mm front and rear Four frame sizes and three spec options Two colour choices Direct-sales model makes pricing competitive Intense has an obsession with guns and racing. And while the Californian brand is probably best known for shaping the development of downhill race bikes, it’s never been a stranger at the pointy end of XC racing. As such, the full carbon Sniper is synonymous with Lycra, shaved legs and going eye-wateringly fast. The twist here is that the Spider T shares the same DNA as the out-and-out race bike, albeit with some mutations that allow for a different gene expression. The burlier Fox 34 fork, 170mm Intense dropper post and the stubby 45mm stem all hint at a more cable, less narrow focused XC bike. Even the dual compound Maxxis Aggressor tyres look positively chunky when compared to the low-profile rubber the Canyon and Vitus in this test roll on. Is the Sniper T a modern down-county bike then? That sure seems like the aim here, even if Intense pegs it squarely in the XC category on its website. But we’re splitting hairs, as both versions of the Sniper share the exact same front triangle and carbon rocker link. The difference then, is that the T version gets a dual-strut rear triangle for increased stiffness and a 5mm longer stroke shock to boost travel by 20mm to 120mm. And unlike the other two bikes in this test, the Intense is not a flex stay design. Instead, it uses a counter-rotating twin-link design. And since parting ways with Santa Cruz on the VPP journey, Intense has put its unique twist on the suspension layout, with Intense founder and designer Jeff Steber’s initials now taking pride of place on the swingarm. Moving forward of the suspension, the frame has a super-low slung top tube, which allows the bike to disappear beneath the rider. It also has a tall seat mast, which works just fine on the pure XC version with a regular post or even a shorter dropper. Here, however, even with the lower section of the 170mm dropper post slammed in the frame, it gives a minimum saddle height of 765mm. That’s 15mm higher than we would normally run. Size wise, the Spider T comes in four flavours, small through to XL. But it’s clear from the very first pedal stroke that the front triangle was originally designed around a much longer stem than the 45mm supplied. In fact, if we dive into the numbers, the 456mm reach on the size L Spider T is pretty standard for XC, but it would normally be paired with a 70mm …Continue reading »

Highs
  • Dropper post as standard. Good value.

Lows
  • Not a dedicated 120mm-travel frame. Long seat tube. Sizing needs updating.

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Intense Sniper XC Expert review

Jan 2022 · Tom Marvin

An engaging, addictive ride quality that’s fast around the race course

Highs
  • Composed chassis both up and down hill

  • The dropper post makes a real difference on descents

Lows
  • Dropper post lever prevents remote lockout option

  • Pinched tyres mask the chassis’ true potential.

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Intense Sniper T Elite

Apr 2020 · McCoy

A little cross-country and a whole lot of trail

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Sniper T 29" Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 120mm (4.7") of travel.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX Performance Elite Float 34, 29" 120mm Travel, Fit4, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm, Quick Release axle.

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Performance Elite Float DPS, 165mmx45mm (120mm Travel, 3-Position (open/trail/closed)

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BB92

Headset

INTENSE Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40

Stem

INTENSE Recon Elite 50mm

Handlebar

INTENSE Recon Carbon Elite 760mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Fusion w/Cr-Mo SL Rails

Seatpost

KINDSHOCK LEV CL 31.6mm, 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 175mm LG-XL

TypeDropper

Grips

INTENSE

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed

Crank

SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 12-speed / DUB / 34T 170mm SM / 175mm MD-XL /Boost

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 12-speed / 10-52T

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed

Brakes

Shimano XT M8100 Front (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano XT M8100 Rear (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XM 1700 30mm inner width Rim / Boost

Front Hub

DT Swiss 350 15x110, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350 15x110, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt

Tires

MAXXIS Aggressor EXO 29"x2.30"

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