Whereas most up-to-date protection of Intense Cycles has centered on the upcoming M1 downhill bike and its 3D-printed alloy subframe, they’ve two new trail-oriented bikes already out… sorta.
Above, the brand new Sniper T Professional will get an up to date rear triangle for SRAM Transmission compatibility. Meaning UDH compatibility, too, however that’s not it’s solely trick…
The shock linkage is made from pressed carbon fiber, which is made out of scrap carbon. Meaning much less waste going to a landfill. The bike has 120mm journey, which is 20mm greater than the XC-spec Sniper.
One other good characteristic comes with spec – it will get size-specific handlebar widths and crank arm lengths. That’s a much-appreciated determination by the product supervisor that helps the bike match extra riders higher. Aaaaaannnnd, each full bike comes with a full software equipment with all the pieces it’s good to assemble and alter the bike, together with tire sealant and a shock pump. MSRP on this Professional mannequin is $6,499.
2025 Intense Recluse path bike
Final seen available on the market in 2018, the Intense Recluse was a carbon fiber 27.5-wheeled path bike. Now, for 2025, it seems to be making a comeback with 29er with an alloy body.
It retains their JS Tuned dual-linkage suspension design with one-piece rear triangle, which they use on their short- and medium-travel full suss bikes. (The M1 and newest Tracer enduro bikes have switched to a decrease link-driven shock design that brings the middle of gravity decrease)
The decrease Tange Seiki Technoglide headset bearing cup is exterior and sure a cost-saving spec determination, however the higher bearing is ready into the headtube.
The decrease shock mount doubles because the linkage pivot and appears to have a flip chip for adjustable geometry. Rear journey is 140mm, paired with 150mm forks.
So, when are you able to get it? Extra like, the place are you able to get it… the brand new Recluse is just out there in European and Asian markets for now. Examine their world web site for extra particulars and to see all of the fashions.
