2018 Intense

Carbine Pro

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

$4,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 155 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, GX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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

(climbing)

28 mph

Carbine Pro

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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Reviews
MBR
Intense Carbine 29C Factory review - MBR

Sep 2018 · Mick Kirkman

The all new Intense Carbine 29C is a 155mm travel enduro weapon rolling on 29-er wheels. We had a thrash of the top-end Factory model.

Highs
  • Pure monster truck ability.

Lows
  • Not the most agile or balanced in corners.

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BikeRadar
Intense Carbine 29C Expert review

Jun 2018 · Tom Marvin

The Intense Carbine is a bike that’ll tackle the big stuff, but won’t shy away from a big day in the hills. Buy if you want a long travel trail bike, or a nimble enduro bike

Highs
  • Neutral shape will suit many, really versatile ride that’ll do anything, go anywhere

Lows
  • Conservative geometry won’t appeal to those looking purely for descent focussed performance, Yari fork feels under-gunned

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BIKE Magazine
Bible Review: Intense Carbine Pro Build

Dec 2017

The Carbine will keep you on your line and moving fast. Point it down and hang on.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Intense Carbine - Dirty Dozen

Dec 2017 · Sean White

With the previous Carbine a hit in the Dirt 100 three years ago, how does this latest version stack up?

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Intense Carbine C 29er

Dec 2017 · MBA Action

Intense Cycles takes their hallowed Carbine and slaps some 29-inch wheels on it.

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Mountain Flyer
First Impressions: 2018 Intense Carbine

Jul 2017

Significant Updates for the Big Wheeled, Big Travel, All Mountain/Enduro Bike from Intense

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Intense Carbine 29 2018 Review – Is the lush 29er really that good?

Jun 2017 · Christoph Bayer

After giving their Enduro-classic the Tracer a general overhaul, it was time to give the Intense Carbine 29 a face-lift. We tested the Factory Build.

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NSMB
2018 Intense Carbine 29'er First Ride & Release

Jun 2017

A long travel 29er worthy of the Intense name? Word on the street is that it's the best non-DH Intense ever...

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Lyrik RCT3, Solo Air, Boost 110 x 15mm, Maxle

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe RC3, 230mm x 60mm

Travel155mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, BB92

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/EC49.40

Stem

Intense Recon ELITE, 40mm

Handlebar

Intense Recon, 780mm, carbon

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Radius Elite with chromoly rails

Seatpost

FOX Transfer, 150mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Intense dual density lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle, BOOST, 175mm

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1295 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed

Chain Guide

None

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS, 180mm front and 180mm rear

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M1700 Spline, 30mm, 28 Hole

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm

Front Hub

Front: DT Swiss 340, 6 Bolt, 110mm x 15mm, Rear: DT Swiss 340, 148x12mm, XD driver

Rear Hub

Front: DT Swiss 340, 6 Bolt, 110mm x 15mm, Rear: DT Swiss 340, 148x12mm, XD driver

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29x2.4", 60TPI, EXO/TR casing

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