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2018 Intense

Sniper XC Pro

Fabrikantprijs

US$ 5.999(€ 5.180)
Gewicht10,4 kg  
KaderCarbon
OponthoudVol, 100 / 100mm
VorkFox Factory Float 32
SchokFox Float DPS Factory
Wielen29″ Aluminium
Aandrijflijn1 × 12
GroepsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon
RemmenShimano XT Hydraulische schijf
ZadelpenDruppelaar
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Sniper XC Pro
Other Langlaufen bikes
Versnelling

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)

47 km/h

Sniper XC Pro

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Maatvoering
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Samenvatting

The Intense Sniper is praised for its stable and efficient ride, excelling in both climbing and descending with modern geometry. It offers a versatile performance that blends cross-country speed with trail bike confidence, though some note minor issues with rear stiffness and suspension harshness. Overall, it's a capable and fun bike for aggressive riding.

Pros
  • Stable ride with predictable handling

  • Efficient pedaling and good climbing performance

  • Lightweight frame and modern geometry

  • Versatile for both XC racing and technical terrain

Cons
  • Rear end can flex in high-force corners

  • Mid-stroke suspension may feel harsh on repetitive hits

  • Limited tire clearance and seat tube length for taller riders

Key Quotes
Intense calls the Sniper a 'dedicated pedaling machine' but also says that it’s a 'stable ride that goes where you point it.'
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
It goes like stink when you drop the hammer, with addictive bursts of speed that rival the most potent race-ready rigs.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Sniper doesn’t judge. It will help you climb like an XC racer and descend like a seasoned downhill pro.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine

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BikeRadar
Intense Sniper Trail Expert review

dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman

The fast and feisty Sniper slays accelerations and climbs, and is fun and confident downhill too

Hoogtepunten
  • Serious attitude that rewards hard pedal efforts and dynamic riding

  • Suspension and geometry can handle high speeds and rough terrain way better than expected, considering the pace elsewhere

  • Brilliant value

Dieptepunten
  • You can’t try a bike for size or demo at a local dealer, although Intense’s 14-day ‘ride and return’ scheme gives a full refund if you don’t love your new bike

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Intense Sniper XC Expert review

okt 2018 · Matt Stetson

Spandex or baggies? Yes

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Intense Sniper XC Elite

jul 2018 · McCoy

Cross-country racing has seen a bit of a renaissance in the last couple of years, with World Cup courses becoming more technical and riders demanding more

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Pinkbike
Review: Intense Sniper XC Elite

jul 2018 · David Arthur

Type “XC bikes are dead” into Google and you get 385,000 results. But if the new Intense Sniper taught me anything, it’s that short travel bikes with proper modern geometry, wide bars, and a dropper post make a complete mockery of this myth.

Hoogtepunten
  • Fast and light

  • Modern geometry

  • Wider bars and dropper post

Dieptepunten
  • Long seat tube

  • Unless racing, Trail version might be better pick

  • Limited tire clearance

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Flow Mountain Bike
Video Review: Intense Sniper XC Elite

jun 2018

Watch our full video review of the Intense Sniper XC. Intense have infused a full-blown XC race bike with their own downhill DNA to create a lightweight, super efficient, race machine. Hear our thoughts after racing it at the Port to Port MTB stage race.

Hoogtepunten
  • XC low weight and pedal efficiency with geometry that shreds.

  • Comfortable for four days of racing.

  • Our type of XC race bike.

Dieptepunten
  • Rear end lacks stiffness.

  • No cable routing provisions for left/rear brake.

  • Dropper became sticky and slow after three days.

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MTBR
Intense Sniper XC and Trail released

mrt 2018 · Jordan Villella

Intense launches 100mm XC and 120mm Trail Sniper, designed to rock your race season to the next level. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
Intense Introduces the Sniper XC and Trail

mrt 2018

Intense's new Sniper pushes XC boundaries while keeping travel low and weight light.

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Geometrie
Specificaties
Bouwen
Kader

Carbon Fiber

BB-standaardBB86/BB92, Druk op Passend

Vork

FOX Factory 32 Kashima, 3-postion adjust, 44mm rake, Boost, Kabolt axle

Reis100mm

Lentetypelucht

Schok

FOX Factory DPS, Kashima, 165mm x 40mm

Reis100mm

Trapas

SRAM BB92

Koptelefoon

Cane Creek AER Integrated

Stang

Intense Recon Elite, 50mm length

Stuur

Intense Flat, carbon, 760mm width

Zadel

Fabric Line Elite with chromoly rails

Zadelpen

KS Lev Ci, carbon, 125mm drop

TypeDruppelaar

Pedalen

N/A

Handvatten

Intense Nano Foam

Groepset
Achter derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle

Voorderailleur

N/A

Zwengel

SRAM Stylo Carbon Eagle Boost GXP, 175mm length

Verstellers

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 X01 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed

Ketting

SRAM GX Eagle

Kettinggeleider

N/A

Remmen

Shimano XT with 160mm Centerlock rotors

TypeShimano XT Hydraulische schijf

Remhendels

Shimano XT

Wielen
Velgen

DT Swiss XR 501 Spline, 28 hole

Spaken

DT Swiss

Voornaaf

DT Swiss 240, Boost front and rear, Centerlock, XD driver

Achternaaf

DT Swiss 240, Boost front and rear, Centerlock, XD driver

Banden

Maxxis Rekon, 2.25" Folding 120tpi DC EXO TR

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