Beautifully spec'ed for ambitious all-mountain adventures and aggressive trail, the Intense ACV (Air Cushioned Vehicle) balances big-bike burliness with XC climbing prowess. Designed to accommodate tire widths up to 2.8 inches, it features a uniquely designed linkage system that boosts stiffness and pedalling efficiency. 150mm in the front and 130mm in the rear is ready to tackle pretty much any trail you have in your sights. Solid Fox Transfer adjustable seat post offers up efficiency whether climbing or descending. Rounding out this premium ride is a Pro Build with the latest SRAM 1x12 drivetrain.
- Monocoque unidirectional carbon frame is insanely light, stiff and strong
- JS Tuned rear linkage system results in an efficient, stiff and balanced ride whether climbing or descending
- RockShox Pike RCT3 with 150mm of travel is tunable and can be locked out for efficient climbing
- RockShox Monarch R Debonair rear shock is adjustable between 115 and 130mm
- Fox Transfer seat post with 150mm of travel
- 148x12mm spacing in the rear and 110x15mm in the front drastically boost stiffness
- 27.5in+ DT Swiss M1700 Spline wheels have an internal width of 35mm and are ideal for oversized tires
- Maxxis REKON tires are 2.8-inch and offer excellent grip in varying conditions
- Angular Contact/Collet Bearing System allows for easy maintenance
- Tapered headtube shaves grams and improves stiffness
- Integrated flack guards protect the downtube and chainstays from chain slap and rock lift-off
- Internal routing prevents cable rattle and keeps them protected
- SRAM Eagle 1x12 drivetrain uses GX and X01 deraileurs and shifters
- Truvativ Descendant carbon crank is equipped with a 32T chainring
- SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm and 160mm rotors in the front and rear
- Intense cockpit features a set of 780mm wide carbon bars
- Fabric Scoop Radius Elite saddle
- Bikes are covered by MEC's Rocksolid Guarantee and Bike Service Agreement. You can bring your Intense Bike to any MEC bike shop for free adjustments and minor maintenance for 2 years after purchase
- Buy an Intense bike, get 2 years of free top-level bike service that includes: drivetrain tune-ups, wheel truing, 2 brake bleeds, 2 fork and shock services and minor part installs
- Includes an Intense gift box with over $150 of free stuff – like a torque wrench set, shock pump, and extra valve stems for going tubeless
- Based in Temecula, California, Intense Cycles have been building aggressive, game-changing and flat-out rad mountain bikes since 1993
