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    Recluse Elite2018 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $5,999
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		28.1 lbs
    8.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Elite Float 36
    		Fox Float X2 Factory
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc
    		Truvativ Descendant Carbon, X01 Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		150mm
    Rear Travel
    		140mm
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    Summary
    		The Intense Recluse Elite is a 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Recluse Elite
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    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)

    26 mph

    Recluse Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Recluse Elite2018 Intense
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    FOX Elite 36 Float, 3-position adjustment, GRIP, 15mm x 110mm

    Travel: 150mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    FOX Factory Float X2, Kashima coating, 2-position with open mode adjust, 200mm x 57mm

    Travel: 140mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit GXP BB92

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40, alloy cartridge, ZS44/EC49.40, 25mm of spacers

    Stem

    Intense Recon Elite, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Intense Recon carbon, 780mm width

    Saddle

    Fabric Scoop Radius Elite

    Seatpost

    FOX Transfer, 150mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Intense dual density lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    TruVativ Descendant carbon Eagle, 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1295 X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide RS, 180mm front and 160mm rear rotor, 6-bolt

    Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide RS

    Wheels
    Rims

    Intense Recon Trail Carbon, 31mm width, 26mm depth, 28 hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition

    Front Hub

    Front: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 110mm x 15mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole;, Rear: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 148mm x 12mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole

    Rear Hub

    Front: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 110mm x 15mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole;, Rear: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 148mm x 12mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole

    Tires

    Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 2.3“, F60 3C/EXO TR front and rear

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