Intense Tracer SL - courtesy of Intense Cycles USA

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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Intense
Tracer SL
Orange, Red, Yellow
Frame: Intense Tracer SL. Misc: Orange, Red, Yellow
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2 Factory 2-Position Lever
I have high hopes here. it replaces CC Double Barrel CS. which was spectacular.
Rear Shock: FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position Lever. Misc: I have high hopes here. it replaces CC Double Barrel CS. which was spectacular.
Fork
Fox
Float 36 Factory RC2 170mm
20mm axle, 2018 uppers, AWK double chamber, MST damper tuning
Fork: Fox Float 36 Factory RC2 170mm. Misc: 20mm axle, 2018 uppers, AWK double chamber, MST damper tuning
Headset
Hope
Pick’n’Mix Headsets
it replaces CC 110 which was on the T275A. seems like a downgrade but it's not. this one you may remove from the frame with a wooden stick. don't remove headsets from carbon frames with the Park Tool tool!
Headset: Hope Pick’n’Mix Headsets. Misc: it replaces CC 110 which was on the T275A. seems like a downgrade but it's not. this one you may remove from the frame with a wooden stick. don't remove headsets from carbon frames with the Park Tool tool!
Handlebar
Other
Kingdom Components Sparta
pure titanium :), 780mm
Handlebar: Other Kingdom Components Sparta. Misc: pure titanium :), 780mm
Stem
Bontrager
Rhythm Pro
50mm - I love this thing. 7050 alloy, never makes noise even when completely dirty.
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Pro. Misc: 50mm - I love this thing. 7050 alloy, never makes noise even when completely dirty.
Grips
ESI
Chunky
love them. be careful when putting them on. it's harder than putting a johnny
Grips: ESI Chunky. Misc: love them. be careful when putting them on. it's harder than putting a johnny
Brakes
Hope
V4
simply amazing. use the gold pads people!
Brakes: Hope V4. Misc: simply amazing. use the gold pads people!
Brake Levers
Hope
Tech3
crazy adjustability
Brake Levers: Hope Tech3. Misc: crazy adjustability
Shifters
SRAM
XX1 Trigger
works. I love that it doesn't have the Shimanos double trigger action. this feature is great for a city bike. horrible for MTB.
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Trigger. Misc: works. I love that it doesn't have the Shimanos double trigger action. this feature is great for a city bike. horrible for MTB.
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
XX1 Type 2.1
works. I hate that the clutch is not serviceable
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Type 2.1. Misc: works. I hate that the clutch is not serviceable
Chainguide
MRP
AMg V2 Carbon
works. I hit it many times. The bash guard is now slightly too close to the chainring. might be a bit stronger
Chainguide: MRP AMg V2 Carbon. Misc: works. I hit it many times. The bash guard is now slightly too close to the chainring. might be a bit stronger
Cranks
Shimano
XTR FC-M9020
love this thing. never had a single issue. I hit rocks and roots thousands of times. I have shivers when I think I could have carbon down there.
Cranks: Shimano XTR FC-M9020. Misc: love this thing. never had a single issue. I hit rocks and roots thousands of times. I have shivers when I think I could have carbon down there.
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Wolf Tooth 32t
Was riding 34. Until I started making 2h climbs in Saalbach :(
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Wolf Tooth 32t. Misc: Was riding 34. Until I started making 2h climbs in Saalbach :(
Bottom Bracket
Hope
PF41
I have very high hopes regarding this part.
Bottom Bracket: Hope PF41. Misc: I have very high hopes regarding this part.
Chain
SRAM
XX1 11-speed
A chain like any other chain. Works. But the lube I use for 2 years is worth mentioning. Squirt Lube. Great stuff.
Chain: SRAM XX1 11-speed. Misc: A chain like any other chain. Works. But the lube I use for 2 years is worth mentioning. Squirt Lube. Great stuff.
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
X01 10-42
Usual problems. Its soldered to the XD driver. Thank you SRAM :P
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM X01 10-42. Misc: Usual problems. Its soldered to the XD driver. Thank you SRAM :P
Pedals
Hope Technology
F20
silver. what can I say. 2 full hard seasons. no service yet. they work like new. amazing part
Pedals: Hope Technology F20. Misc: silver. what can I say. 2 full hard seasons. no service yet. they work like new. amazing part
Front Rim
Easton
ARC30
these are the only things I don't like in my bike. soft as f&$*k
Front Rim: Easton ARC30. Misc: these are the only things I don't like in my bike. soft as f&$*k
Rear Rim
Easton
ARC30
these are the only things I don't like in my bike. soft as f&$*k
Rear Rim: Easton ARC30. Misc: these are the only things I don't like in my bike. soft as f&$*k
Hubs
DT Swiss
240s
works. the ratchet is nicely loud :D
Hubs: DT Swiss 240s. Misc: works. the ratchet is nicely loud :D
Spokes
Sapim
CX-Ray
I was lying. I also hate this thing. if you true your wheels yourself don't buy it. you need a special tool to turn the nipple and to hold the spoke so that it won't rotate. horrible.
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray. Misc: I was lying. I also hate this thing. if you true your wheels yourself don't buy it. you need a special tool to turn the nipple and to hold the spoke so that it won't rotate. horrible.
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHF EXO 3C WT 2.5 MaxxTerra
love it
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 3C WT 2.5 MaxxTerra. Misc: love it
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHR II 2.4 WT MaxxTerra
love it
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT MaxxTerra. Misc: love it
Saddle
Fizik
Monte K:ium
Saddle: Fizik Monte K:ium
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb Stealth 170mm
usual sh*&^t. was in service at least 3 times. I bought it only because it was the only thing with 170mm. they replaced it last year with the newest version. now works. Novyparts trigger (which is amazing)
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 170mm. Misc: usual sh*&^t. was in service at least 3 times. I bought it only because it was the only thing with 170mm. they replaced it last year with the newest version. now works. Novyparts trigger (which is amazing)
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Intense
Seatpost Clamp: Other Intense
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2017
Model Year:
2017
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
30 lb 6.8 oz (13800 g)
Weight: 30 lb 6.8 oz (13800 g)
Additional Info

Most of the parts are from 2016. The biggest change of 2019 is the new Intense Tracer SL frame, new headset and bottom bracket. BIG thanks to Duncan, Kenny, Chappy, Jarod, Tiffany and everybody in Intense for the frame. I had a problem with my previous Intense Tracer 275A (alloy) and Intense team was so awesome that they decided to give me a replacement. In carbon Smile .

The frame is an absolute virgin. It will be abused in the Alps hence Rockquardz protection.

The bike weight is now 13,8kg. The old one was around 14,2kg. But soon I will fill the missing gap and buy propper Double Down casing tire for the back. So something around 14kg will be the final weight. Light Weight Baby!

The T275A gave me the best time on any bike ever. And I'm riding more than a quarter of the century now on MTBs (even though I'm from Poland and we didn't have money my parents were great and bought me my first MTB when I was 10 Smile ).

I am pretty sure this will be an absolute blast. Will post an update on that Smile .

Additional Info:

Most of the parts are from 2016. The biggest change of 2019 is the new Intense Tracer SL frame, new headset and bottom bracket. BIG thanks to Duncan, Kenny, Chappy, Jarod, Tiffany and everybody in Intense for the frame. I had a problem with my previous Intense Tracer 275A (alloy) and Intense team was so awesome that they decided to give me a replacement. In carbon Smile .

The frame is an absolute virgin. It will be abused in the Alps hence Rockquardz protection.

The bike weight is now 13,8kg. The old one was around 14,2kg. But soon I will fill the missing gap and buy propper Double Down casing tire for the back. So something around 14kg will be the final weight. Light Weight Baby!

The T275A gave me the best time on any bike ever. And I'm riding more than a quarter of the century now on MTBs (even though I'm from Poland and we didn't have money my parents were great and bought me my first MTB when I was 10 Smile ).

I am pretty sure this will be an absolute blast. Will post an update on that Smile .

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