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About INTENSE Cycles

INTENSE is proud to announce the introduction of our flagship world cup downhill racing bike, the M9-FRO (ForRaceOnly). For the last 2 years, the M9-FRO has been in development by our engineering/design team our world cup racers: Chris Kovarik, Matti Lehikoinen, Matt Simmonds, Ruaridh Cunningham , Claire Buchar and World Champion Emmeline Ragot. Our M9-FRO backed race team is currently theranked DH team in the world. Starting with the M1 in 1994, we have built the most sought after downhill bikes in the world. The latest in the M-series lineage redefines state of the art in no uncertain terms.• Adjustable travel 8.5"/9"/9.5" (make adjustments on our new ‘travel adjustment module’ located on the new lower link)• Adjustable geometry• Adjustable progression/shock curve• Refined geometry from past M-series bikes• New G3 replaceable/adjustable/fully enclosed dropout (not pictured)• 150mmx12mm rear axle only• Full 1.5" headtube with upper pinch bolt system• Adjustable head angle via canecreek angleset (includes .5°, 1.0° and 1.5°). Simple adjustment with our new pinch bolt head tube• 83mm BB shell• ISCG 05 integrated into BB shell• New flushset grease fittings at main pivots• 9.5"x3" FOX RC4 shock damper spec• Completely redesigned upper and lower linkages• Completely redesigned tubing spec and frame architecture• 2 year project of engineering and race development• World Cup, National and World Championship winning VPP suspension platform* Handmade at our southern California factoryMSRP will be $2999 (USD) including the angleset upgrade and FOX RC4Expected delivery date is October 2010Parts Spec and Colors shown are subject to changePainted links will not be standard-these are team bikes.INTENSE Cycles is a Temecula, Ca. based designer and manufacturer of high end, american made full suspension mountain bikes. INTENSE makes mountain bikes for World Cup Downhill racing, Enduro/Trail riding, Cross Country and Dirt Jumping. At a time when the vast majority of bicycles are being made overseas, Intense has invested heavily in our equipment and technology to remain the leader in american made race bikes. Our full lineup includes: M9-FRO, 951, Slopestyle2, Uzzi, Tracer, Tracer 29, Spider2, TazerVP, TazerHT.