Intense Tracer S Mountain Bike

Enduro Excellence - Introducing the Intense Trace S

Enduro racing asks a lot of the rider and the bike. When you have big ambitions and even bigger mountains, the Intense Trace S has the build to keep you in line for the top placings. Intense designers really mean for the Tracer S to push the limits of what you can do riding enduro.

Since this Tracer has been given the S designation, that indicates that this is the no-expense-spared build with top-spec Öhlins suspension platform, DH casing tires, and powerful Magura MT7 Pro brakeset. The Öhlins RXF 38 fork and Öhlins TTX22M Coil for the shock provide motorsport quality suspension while the Magura MT7 Pro brakes ensure you will be able to keep the rig under control even at the top speeds you’ll be encouraged to hit.

Combining this high quality collection of components with the exceptionally well designed full carbon frame of the Tracer shoots the Tracer S right into the stratosphere of enduro excellence. The designers have staggered wheelsize with a 29-inch up front and a 27.5 in the rear and combined that with a 170mm front and rear travel which results in exceptional capability on the descents and an ability to rail the corners.

To ensure the Tracer could cut-it on the downhill sections, the designers at Intense looked to the DH-specific M29 for inspiration. Most obviously, they have taken the bottom link driven rear shock and suspension design to enhance the Tracer’s ability to descend while offering a firm pedal platform. The rear shock is positioned low and centered in the frame, which enhances the Tracer’s stability at speed. Like all Intense bikes, the Tracer benefits from the JS Tuned suspension system with the enduro link, which is specifically placed to allow for separation between the pedaling and braking forces from the suspension performance.

That staggered wheel design – commonly referred to as a mullet – is not just a conversation piece, but also contributes to the roll-over stability and quick agility of the Tracer. And the geometry contributes to this feeling of control. You can even choose between a low and high setting thanks to the Flip Chip design that can be pretty easily switched depending on your ride preference and route requirements.

The Chad Storage System used in the Tracer S

Another clever highlight comes with the on-bike storage solution system featured on the Tracer. The Chad Storage System offers a compartment located in the frame's downtube under the bottom bracket where a specially designed Chad System storage bag can hold your tubes, CO2 cartridges, tools, and other trailside repair solutions.

The Intense Trace S has “winner’s circle” written all over it. All you need to do is nudge it down the hill and hang on for the ride. Available in four sizes, the Tracer S will not only get a lot of admiring looks in the car park, it will give you every excuse to stay out on the trails for hours.

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