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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	SNIPER XC EXPERT2023 Intense	SNIPER T EXPERT2023 Intense	SNIPER XC2023 Intense	SNIPER T2023 Intense	SNIPER T PRO2023 Intense	SNIPER XC PRO2023 Intense	SNIPER T PRO (UDH)2023 Intense	SNIPER T ELITE2023 Intense	SNIPER XC FRO2023 Intense	SNIPER FRO2023 Intense

MSRP	$3,299~~$4,499~~	$4,649	$6,299	$6,499	$4,399~~$6,599~~	$4,399~~$6,599~~	$6,599	$7,999	$9,999	$9,999
Where to Buy	$3,299 27% off At Intense	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	$4,399 33% off At Intense	$4,399 33% off At Intense	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Trail	Crosscountry	Trail	Trail	Crosscountry	Trail	Trail	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	25.6 lbs	29.7 lbs			26.1 lbs	23.8 lbs	26.1 lbs	25.0 lbs	21.3 lbs
	6.2	6.8	6.2	6.6	7.5	6.9	7.4	8.3	9.4	9.4
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Fox Performance Float 32	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Float 32	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Elite Float 34	Fox Performance Elite Float 32	Fox Performance Elite Float 34	Fox Factory Float 34	RockShox SID SL Ultimate	RockShox SID SL Ultimate
Shock	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Float DPS Factory	RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate	RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SLX	GX Eagle	SLX	NX Eagle	X01 Eagle, GX Eagle	XT, SLX	X01 Eagle, GX Eagle	X1, X01 Eagle	XX1 Eagle AXS	XX1 Eagle AXS
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12		1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic	1 × 12 Electronic
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	100mm	120mm	100mm	120mm	120mm	100mm	120mm	120mm	100mm	100mm
Rear Travel	100mm	120mm	100mm	120mm	120mm	100mm	120mm	120mm	100mm	100mm
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

SNIPER XC EXPERT

SNIPER T EXPERT

SNIPER T PRO

SNIPER XC PRO

SNIPER T PRO (UDH)

SNIPER T ELITE

SNIPER XC FRO

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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)

28 mph

SNIPER T EXPERT

25 mph

SNIPER T

29 mph

SNIPER T PRO

29 mph

SNIPER T PRO (UDH)

29 mph

SNIPER T ELITE

29 mph

SNIPER XC FRO

29 mph

SNIPER 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

	SNIPER XC EXPERT2023 Intense	SNIPER T EXPERT2023 Intense	SNIPER XC2023 Intense	SNIPER T2023 Intense	SNIPER T PRO2023 Intense	SNIPER XC PRO2023 Intense	SNIPER T PRO (UDH)2023 Intense	SNIPER T ELITE2023 Intense	SNIPER XC FRO2023 Intense	SNIPER FRO2023 Intense

Frame	Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel, Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), SRAM T-Type compatible. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	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") travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	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, Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), SRAM T-Type compatibility. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH	Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH
Fork	FOX Performance 32 Float SC, 100mm, Grip Damper 3-Pos Microadjust Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Float 34, 29", 120mm, Grip, Quick Release Axle, 51mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Performance 32 Float SC, 100mm, Grip Damper 3-Pos Microadjust Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Performance Float 34, 29" 120mm Travel, GRIP, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm, Quick Release axle. Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Performance Elite Float 34, 29" 120mm Travel, Fit4, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm, Quick Release axle. Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Performance Elite 32 Float SC, 100mm, FIT4 Damper 3-Pos with adjust Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Performance Elite Float 34, 29" 120mm Travel, Fit4, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm, Quick Release axle. Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Factory Float 34, 29" 120mm Travel, Kashima coat, Fit4, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm, Quick Release axle Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox Sid SL Ultimate 100mm / Boost Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox Sid SL Ultimate 100mm / Boost Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	FOX Performance Float DPS, 3-Pos w/ Adjust Travel: 100mm	Fox Performance Float DPS, 165mm x 45mm, 3-position (open, trail, closed) Travel: 100mm	FOX Performance Float DPS, 3-Pos w/ Adjust Travel: 100mm	Fox Performance Float DPS, 165mmx45mm (120mm travel), 3-position (open/trail/closed) Travel: 100mm	FOX Performance Elite Float DPS, 165mmx45mm (120mm Travel, 3-Position (open/trail/closed) Travel: 100mm	FOX Performance Elite Float, DPS, 3-Pos with adjust Travel: 100mm	FOX Performance Elite Float DPS, 165mmx45mm (120mm Travel, 3-Position (open/trail/closed) Travel: 100mm	FOX Factory Float DPS, Kashima Coat, 165mm x 45mm (120mm Travel), 3-position (open/trail/closed) Travel: 100mm	Rockshox Sid Luxe Ultimate RL 165mm x 40mm (100mm Travel), 2-position (open/closed) Travel: 100mm	Rockshox Sid Luxe Ultimate RL 165mm x 40mm (100mm Travel), 2-position (open/closed) Travel: 100mm
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB92	SRAM DUB BB92	Shimano BB92	SRAM DUB BB92	SRAM DUB BB92	Shimano BB92	SRAM DUB BB92	SRAM DUB BB92	SRAM DUB BB92	SRAM DUB BB92
Headset	Cane Creek AER Integrated, IS41-IS52/40	Cane Creek 40 Series IS41/IS52.40	Cane Creek AER Integrated, IS41-IS52/40	TANGE SEIKI Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40	INTENSE Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40	Tange Seiki Integrated IS41-IS52/40	TANGE SEIKI Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40	Cane Creek AER INTEGRATED / IS41-IS52 / 40	INTENSE Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40	Tange Seiki Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40
Stem	INTENSE Recon XC, 60mm (SM/MD), 70mm (LG/XL)	INTENSE Recon 45mm	INTENSE Recon XC, 60mm (SM/MD), 70mm (LG/XL)	INTENSE Recon 45mm	INTENSE Recon Elite 50mm	INTENSE Recon Elite XC, 60mm (SM/MD), 70mm (LG/XL)	INTENSE Recon Elite 50mm	INTENSE Recon Elite 760mm	INTENSE Recon XC 60mm SM-MD / 70mm LG-XL	INTENSE Recon XC 60mm SM-MD / 70mm LG-XL
Handlebar	INTENSE Recon Flat 760mm	INTENSE Recon Alloy Riser 760mm (SM), 780mm (MD,LG,XL)	INTENSE Recon Flat 760mm	INTENSE Recon Alloy 760mm	INTENSE Recon Carbon Elite 760mm	INTENSE Recon Elite Flat Carbon 760mm	INTENSE Recon Carbon Elite 760mm	INTENSE Recon Carbon Elite 760mm	INTENSE Recon Elite Carbon Flat 760mm	INTENSE Recon Elite Carbon 760mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado with Steel Rails	WTB Silverado Sport	WTB Silverado with Steel Rails	WTB Silverado Sport w/ Cr-Mo Rails	WTB Silverado Fusion w/Cr-Mo SL Rails	WTB Silverado Fusion with Cr-Mo SL Rails	WTB Silverado Fusion w/Cr-Mo SL Rails	WTB Silverado Sport w/ Cr-Mo Rails	WTB Silverado Fusion	WTB Silverado Fusion
Seatpost	INTENSE Dropper Recon, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (L/XL) Type: Dropper	INTENSE Recon Dropper 31.6mm, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG,XL) Type: Dropper	INTENSE Dropper Recon, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (L/XL) Type: Dropper	INTENSE Recon 31.6mm dropper, 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 170mm LG-XL Type: Dropper	KINDSHOCK LEV CL 31.6mm, 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 175mm LG-XL Type: Dropper	Kindshock LEC CI, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 175mm (LG/XL( Type: Dropper	KINDSHOCK LEV CL 31.6mm, 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 175mm LG-XL Type: Dropper	KINDSHOCK LEV CL 31.6mm, 123mm (SM) / 150mm (MD) / 175mm (LG-XL) Type: Dropper	Kindshock LEV Ci Dropper 31.6mm, 125mm (SM) / 150mm (MD) / 175mm (LG-XL) Type: Dropper	Kindshock LEV Ci Dropper 31.6mm, 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 175mm LG-XL Type: Dropper
Grips		INTENSE Lock-on		INTENSE	INTENSE		INTENSE	INTENSE	INTENSE Foam	INTENSE Foam

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano SLX 12SP	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed	Shimano SLX 12SP	SRAM NX Eagle 12SP	SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed	Shimano XT 12SP	SRAM X01 Eagle 12SP	SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 12SP / DUB / 34T 170mm (SM) / 175mm (MD/XL) / Boost	SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP	SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP
Crank	Shimano SLX 12SP M7100 12sp, 34t 170mm (SM), 175mm (MD/LG/XL)	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, DUB, 32t, Boost, 170mm (SM), 175mm (MD,LG,XL)	Shimano SLX	SRAM NX Eagle 12SP, DUB, 32t / 170mm sm / 175mm MD-XL Boost	SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 12-speed / DUB / 34T 170mm SM / 175mm MD-XL /Boost	Shimano XT M8100 12SP, 34t, 170mm (SM), 175mm (MD/LG/XL)	SRAM GX Eagle Carbon 12SP / DUB / 34T 170mm SM / 175mm MD-XL /Boost	SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 12SP / DUB / 34T 170mm (SM) / 175mm (MD/XL) / Boost	SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP/DUB/34T 170mm (SM) / 175mm (MD-XL) / Boost	SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP/DUB/34T 170mm SM / 175mm MD-XL / Boost
Shifters	Shimano SLX 12SP, I-SPEC	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed	Shimano SLX 12SP, I-SPEC	SRAM NX Eagle 12SP Trigger	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed	Shimano SLX 12SP, I-Spec	SRAM GX Eagle 12SP	SRAM X01 Eagle 12SP	SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP Rocker Paddle	SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP Rocker Paddle
Cassette	Shimano SLX	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, XG1275, 10-52t	Shimano SLX	SRAM PG1230 Eagle 12SP, 11-50T	SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 12-speed / 10-52T	Shimano XT	SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 12SP / 10-52T	SRAM XG 1295 Eagle 12SP / 10-52T	SRAM XG 1299 Eagle 12SP / 10-52T / Rainbow Finish	SRAM XG 1299 Eagle 12SP / 10-52T
Chain	Shimano SLX	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed	Shimano SLX	SRAM NX Eagle 12SP	SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed	Shimano XT	SRAM GX Eagle 12SP	SRAM GX Eagle 12SP	SRAM XX1 Eagle 12SP / Rainbow Finish	SRAM XX1 Eagle 12SP
Brakes	Shimano BR-M6100, Shimano RT56 Rotors 160mm Front and Rear Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore M6100, TRP 180mm rotors front/rear Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-M6100, Shimano RT56 Rotors 160mm Front and Rear Type: Hydraulic Disc	TRP Slate T4 Front 180mm Rotors / TRP Slate T4 Rear 180mm Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano XT M8100 Front (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano XT M8100 Rear (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano XT BR-M8100, Shimano XT Rotors 160mm Front and Rear Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano XT M8100 Front (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano XT M8100 Rear (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	Shimano XT M8100 Front (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano XT M8100 Rear (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Level Ultimate Carbon 180mm Rotors Front and Rear Type: Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Level Ultimate Carbon 160mm Rotors Front and Rear Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	e*Thirteen XCX Alloy 29" 24mm	e*thirteen XCX 29" x 27mm rims, INTENSE Alloy Boost Hubs	e*Thirteen XCX 29"	e*Thirteen XCX XC 27mm Alloy Rim INTENSE Alloy Hub/Boost	DT Swiss XM 1700 30mm inner width Rim / Boost	DT-Swiss XR1700 29"	DT Swiss XM 1700 30mm inner width Rim / Boost	DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline One Carbon 30mm Inner Width Rim/Boost	DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline Carbon 25mm Inner Width / Boost / 1411g Weight	DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline Carbon 25mm Inner Width / Boost / 1411g Weight
Front Hub	INTENSE Alloy		INTENSE Alloy	INTENSE hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT Swiss 350 15x110, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT-Swiss 350 Hybrid	DT Swiss 350 15x110, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT Swiss 240 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT Swiss 180 15x110 front centerlock, 12x148 rear centerlock	DT Swiss 180 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt
Rear Hub	INTENSE Alloy		INTENSE Alloy	INTENSE hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT Swiss 350 15x110, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT-Swiss 350 Hybrid	DT Swiss 350 15x110, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT Swiss 240 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt	DT Swiss 180 15x110 front centerlock, 12x148 rear centerlock	DT Swiss 180 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt
Tires	Maxxis Rekon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.25"	Maxxis Aggressor 29" x 2.30" EXO, Tubeless-ready	Maxxis Rekon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.25"	MAXXIS Aggressor EXO 29"x2.30"	MAXXIS Aggressor EXO 29"x2.30"	MAXXIS Rekon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.25"	MAXXIS Aggressor EXO 29"x2.30"	MAXXIS Aggressor EXO 29"x2.30"	Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29" x 2.20"	MAXXIS Ikon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.20"

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