Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $5,999
    $10,000
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    DownhillDownhill
    8.5
    9.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox BoXXerRockShox BoXXer
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe CoilRockShox Super Deluxe Coil
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01, GXX01, GX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 71 × 7
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    200mm200mm
    Rear Travel
    208mm200mm
    Brand Site

    intensecycles.com

    intensecycles.com

    Summary
    The Intense M29 ELITE and Intense M29 FRO are both 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bikes. The M29 ELITE has aluminum 29″ aluminum wheels and more travel, while the M29 FRO has carbon 29″ carbon wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    M29 ELITE
    M29 FRO
    Other Downhill bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    31 mph

    M29 ELITE

    31 mph

    M29 FRO

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M29 SL 29” Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle 29” DH Frameset

    BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Red / Black

    M29 SL 29” Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle 29” DH Frameset

    BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

    ColorGloss Red / Black

    Fork

    Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup 29”, 200mm (Boxxer Red)

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup 29”, 200mm (Boxxer Red)

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil, 250x70mm, (Spring Rate, Medium 450lb, Large 500lb, XL 550lb)

    Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil, 250x70mm w/Ti Spring Race Spring

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA (threaded), 83 mm

    BSA (threaded), 83 mm

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS49/ZS56.30

    Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS49/ZS56.30

    Stem

    Renthal Integra Direct Mount 31.8mm Clamp. 45mm

    DESCENDANT Direct Mount DH Stem 35mm

    Handlebar

    Intense Alloy 31.8 mm x 800mm

    ENVE DH Carbon 20 mm x 800mm

    Saddle

    Fabric Radius Elite

    Fabric Radius Elite IFR Edition

    Seatpost

    Intense Alloy Straight 31.6mm

    ENVE Straight Carbon

    Pedals

    None included

    N/A

    Grips

    Intense Dual Lock-on

    ODI 130mm Elite Pro Lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed

    SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant DH 165mm, 36T

    SRAM X01 165mm, 36T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX 7-speed Trigger

    SRAM GX 7-speed Trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-795 10-24, 7 speed

    SRAM XG-795 10-24, 7 speed

    Chain

    PC1110, 11 speed

    SRAM XX1, 11 speed

    Chain Guide

    E13 LG1+

    E13 LG1r Carbon

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8020 4-piston 203mm 6-bolt Rotors

    SRAM Code RSC 220mm Centerline Rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT

    SRAM Code RSC

    Wheels
    Rims

    29" DT Swiss FR 1950, 30mm inner width channel

    ENVE M930

    Spokes

    DT competition®

    DT Swiss

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 240 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hub 6-bolt, XD

    Chris King 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hubs Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 240 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hub 6-bolt, XD

    Chris King 32 Hole 20x110 front, 12x157 rear hubs Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.50 3CG DH Casing Front, Minion DHRII 29x2.40WT 3CG DH Casing Rear

    Maxxis 29x2.50 front, 2.4WT rear, Minion DHF, 60TPI, Wire Bead/Dual Ply

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