A podium-ready XC machine. This bike is primed for personal bests and race-level performance. It's ultra-fast on technical climbs while delivering all-round-awesome performance through mixed terrain and tricky descents. JS Tuned suspension offers a sublime climbing experience while greasing out the rough patches. This top-level XC racer thoughtfully pairs hyperlight 29er wheels with finely tuned geometry, resulting in a fast and stable ride. Fox Performance fork and shocks, a full carbon wheelset, and a carbon crank...the Sniper XC Elite is the perfect precision tool to ride at the top of your game.
- Full carbon frame and top link, with aluminum lower link, provides a stiff and compliant ride
- JS Tuned rear linkage results in efficient climbing with high performance on descent
- Slack head tube angle coupled with 44mm offset combines the benefits of a big-travel bike with the responsiveness of a short-travel trail ripper
- Long wheelbase and low BB height improves stability when riding fast on rough terrain
- Internal routing prevents cable rattle and keeps them protected
- FOX Factory 32 SC fork provides 100mm of travel
- FOX Factory DPS rear shock with 100mm of travel and 3-position lever for open, medium and firm settings
- Kindshock Carbon LEV Ci dropper seatpost offers 125mm (S) 150mm (M/L) or 175mm (XL) of travel
- Truvativ Stylo Carbon crank uses DUB standard and is paired with a 34T chainring
- SRAM Eagle X01 shifter and Eagle XX1 derailleur for an powerful 1x12 drivetrain
- Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear
- 760mm wide Intense Recon Carbon handlebars provide a comfortable riding position
- Fabric Line Wide Elite is ultra comfy
- 148x12mm spacing in the rear and 110x15mm in the front boosts stiffness
- E13 XCX race Carbon wheelset features a 24mm inner rim width
- Maxxis Rekon tires in 2.25in. width are designed for aggressive XC trails
- 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 1 year after purchase
- 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 has been building aggressive, game-changing and flat-out rad mountain bikes since 1993