Details
A downhill-inspired XC bike might sound conflicting, but at Intense, it's reality. With more aggressive geometry than traditional XC race rigs, the Sniper lineup provides more stability at speed and down demanding race courses and trail networks. The Sniper is setting the benchmark for lightweight frames that offer confidence-inspiring geometry and peak pedal efficiency. The Sniper rewards fitness on long, epic rides/races while allowing you to conserve energy on technical terrain or downhills.
The Sniper XC Expert build offers performance level components at an aggressive price point. Key standouts are Fox Performance suspension, a 12-speed NX Drivetrain, and a lightweight Stan's Crest wheelset.
A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.
Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.
Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | Sniper 29 Optimized Layup Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, magnesium Lower Link, Internal Derailleur Routing, Ti Hardware, w/ 148x12 mm spacing, 100mm travel, Two (2) water bottle mounts |
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Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 Stepcast, 29", 3-Position Adjust, GRIP, 44mm offset, 100mm, Boost 110x15mm, Kabolt Axle |
Headset | Cane Creek AER Integrated Headset, Aluminum Bearing Series, IS41-IS52/40 |
Rear Shock | Fox Performance Float DPS, 165 x 40 mm |
Axles |
Front: 110x15mm Rear: 148x12mm |
Rims/Wheels | 29" Stans Crest Alloy Wheels, 23mm inner width |
Hubs | Intense: 28 Hole Front / 28 Hole, XD Rear |
Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
Tires | Maxxis 29x2.25 Rekon Folding, 120 TPI, DC/EXO/TR |
Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed, DUB, 175mm, Boost |
Chainrings | 32T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Pressfit |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM PG 1230 Eagle 12-speed, 11-50T |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed |
Handlebars | Intense Recon Flat 760mm Alloy |
Tape/Grips | Intense Nano Foam |
Stem | Intense Recon 45mm |
Brakes | Shimano M500 Hydraulic Disc 160mm rotors |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Sport w/ Cr-Mo Rails |
Seat Post | Intense Recon 31.6mm Dropper, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD/LG), 170mm (XL) |
* Subject to change without notice.