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    SNIPER XC FOUNDATION2019 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,499
    Where to Buy
    $2,499

    At Cycle Limited

    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.0 lbs
    6.7
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 32
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    intensecycles.com

    Summary
    		The Intense SNIPER XC FOUNDATION is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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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)

    27 mph

    SNIPER XC FOUNDATION

    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 FOUNDATION2019 Intense
    Frame

    Sniper 29 Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Alloy Lower Link, Internal Derailleur Routing, w/ 148 x12 mm spacing, 100 mm travel

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Colors: Green / Ud Carbon; Silver / Ud Carbon; Green / Ud Carbon; Silver / Ud Carbon

    Fork

    Fox Performance 32 SC, 3 Position Adjust 29, 44mm offset, 100mm, Boost Kabolt 110x15mm

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    FOX Performance Float DPS, 165 x 40 mm

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit DUB BB92

    Headset

    Cane Creek AER Integrated Headset, Aluminum Bearing Series, IS41-IS52/40

    Stem

    Intense Recon 45mm

    Handlebar

    Intense Flat 760mm Alloy

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Sport w/ Steel Rails

    Seatpost

    Intense Recon Dropper 125mm SM, 150mm MD/LG/XL

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Intense Nano Foam

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle 12speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM NX Alloy Eagle Boost GXP DUB 175mm, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle 12speed Trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230 NX Eagle 12speed, 11-50T

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle 12speed

    Brakes

    Shimano M500, 160mm front, 160mm rear

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stans Crest M1 Wheelset 32 Hole front and Rear 23mm Inner Width 1

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion

    Front Hub

    INTENSE, Centerlock, 110x15mm, 32 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 32 Hole Rear

    Rear Hub

    INTENSE, Centerlock, 110x15mm, 32 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 32 Hole Rear

    Tires

    Maxxis 29x2.25 Rekon Folding, 120 TPI, 3C

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