I have personally had the pleasure of riding this bike for 3 months now, and loved every minute of it. It is my 'go to bike'. The SL gives me the ability to charge up steep, technical hills and then bomb the downhill. - Intense Marketing Manager, Scott Sharples

Introducing the Carbine SL: the newest addition to Intense Cycles’ exciting line of carbon fiber frames. Weighing in around the 5 lb. mark and offering features like titanium bolts and a carbon fiber shock link, the Carbine SL delivers an exceptional ride for racers and enthusiasts alike.Intense designer, Jeff Steber, chose higher modulus carbon fiber to save weight and retain strength. He also added dedicated 135 QR dropouts and adjustable 4.75 - 5.25 inches of plush efficient VPP suspension. The SL hits the aggressive XC/Trail segment with 68 degree head angle, low stance and light weight. Once again we joined forces with German design & engineering specialists SEED Engineering to create another Carbon Fiber masterpiece.Available as frame or with Shimano XT / Fox build kit. This bike is stately, fast, light, responsive and most of all – it has the exceptional ride quality of an Intense. The Carbine SL starts shipping April.*RC had a first look at the Carbine back in July, read that here