User Manual
SNIPER XC
FRO
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AT INTENSE. WE HAVE ONE GOAL -TO PROVIDE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE //
Our team of designers, engineers, and product experts is focused on one thing every day: your experience on the bike. We build bikes that are as thrilling to look at as they are to ride, and we build them for the select few of you who understand the difference and refuse to settle for anything else. From the early days of INTENSE, when founder Jeff Steber worked alone in his garage to today, where a crew of talented people work in a Temecula, CA factory, INTENSE has been a brand built on passion by forwarding thinkers who, even today, love nothing more than to throw a leg over a sweet bike and head out for a rip. We’re so glad you’ve joined us. Welcome to INTENSE, enjoy your experience.
The Sniper XC
The Sniper XC and FRO builds are ground-up, dedicated, pedaling machines with 100 mm of travel and an eye on the decent. Short travel rigs should descend like their long travel siblings and that’s what we’ve done. This is no “Twitchy XC bike”. With the 29” wheel size and progressive XC geometry, you get a stable ride that goes where you point it.
Getting to know your sniper xc / FRO
FRAME FEATURES //
- Rear Travel: 3.94 inches (100 mm) with 165 x 40 stroke shock
- Wheel Size: 29′
- Frame Hub Spacing: Integrated BOOST 148 x 12 dropouts
- Frame Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz. 2.098 grams. SL Super Light frame with alloy lower link and shock
- Top Link: Carbon composite
- Internal cable routing
- Internal seat tube cable routing for dropper posts
- Solid piece front triangle
- Water bottle mounts (x2)
- Flak guard downtube. the chainstay and seatstay protection
- Tapered headtube
- Oversized bearings and dedicated frame hardware
Component spec //
- XC Fork: FOX 32 step cast 100 mm with 44 mm offset, 503.7 mm axle to crown length
- FRO Fork: Rock Shox SID 100 mm with 44 mm offset, 506 mm axle to crown
- Rear Shock: FOX Float DPS 165 x 40, trunnion mount, 20 mm x 8 mm reducers
- Seatpost: 31.6 mm
- Headset: Cane Creek, 40, alloy cartridge, IS 41 top, IS 52 lower. IS = Integrated top and lower headset www.canecreek.com
- Bottom Bracket: PF92
- Rear Axle: BOOST 148 x 12 with a hidden lever
- Brake Mount: post mount fo r160 mm rotor
- Crankset: BOOST 148 compatible – single ring only
- Rear Wheel: BOOST 148 compatible
Geometry //
GEOMETRY NOTE
XC: Geometry took at the top out with 503.7 mm axle to crown length and 44 mm fork offset.
FRO: Geometry taken with SID fork at the top out with 506 mm axle to crown length and 44 mm fork offset.
Component Spec note
The Sniper XC and FRO frames are designed around the use of a single chainring only. The use of a double or triple ring set will not allow proper clearance with the frame.
Warning
Not intended for use with forks larger than 120 mm of travel.
Please contact Customer Service for any specific fitment questions. [email protected]
sniper xc | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X Large | |
| A | Wheel Base: | 1127 mm / 44.4” | 1152 mm / 45.37” | 1179 mm / 46.4” | 1206 mm / 47.5” |
| B | Toptube Length: | 584 mm / 23.0” | 609 mm / 24.0” | 635 mm / 25” | 660 mm / 26” |
| C | Chainstay Length: | 439 mm / 17.3” | 439 mm / 17.3” | 439 mm / 17.3” | 439 mm / 17.3” |
| D | Headtube Length: | 90 mm / 3.54” | 95 mm / 3.7” | 105 mm / 4.13” | 115 mm / 4.5” |
| E | Headtube Angle: | 67.5˚ | 67.5˚ | 67.5˚ | 67.5˚ |
| F | Reach: | 421 mm / 16.6” | 444.5 mm / 17.5” | 468 mm / 18.4” | 490 mm / 19.3” |
| G | Stack: | 570 mm / 22.45” | 575 mm / 22.6” | 584 mm / 23” | 593 mm / 23.4” |
| H | BB Height: | 330 mm / 13.0” | 330 mm / 13.0” | 330 mm / 13.0” | 330 mm / 13.0” |
| BB Drop: | 38 mm / 1.50” | 38 mm / 1.50” | 38 mm / 1.50” | 38 mm / 1.50” | |
| I | Seattube Angle (Effective): | 74˚ | 74˚ | 74˚ | 74˚ |
| J | Seattube Angle (Actual): | 69.4˚ | 69.4˚ | 69.4˚ | 69.4˚ |
| K | Seattube Length: | 406 mm / 16” | 437 mm / 17.2” | 488 mm / 19.2” | 538 mm / 21.2” |
| L | Standover Height: | 769 mm / 30.3” | 771 mm / 30.4” | 776 mm / 30.5” | 781 mm / 30.75” |
| sniper xc fro (sid) | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X Large | |
| A | Wheel Base: | 1127 mm / 44.4” | 1153 mm / 45.4” | 1180 mm / 46.5” | 1206 mm / 47.5” |
| B | Toptube Length: | 584 mm / 23.0” | 610 mm / 24.0” | 636 mm / 25” | 661 mm / 26” |
| C | Chainstay Length: | 439 mm / 17.3” | 439 mm / 17.3” | 439 mm / 17.3” | 439 mm / 17.3” |
| D | Headtube Length: | 90 mm / 3.54” | 95 mm / 3.7” | 105 mm / 4.13” | 115 mm / 4.5” |
| E | Headtube Angle: | 67.4˚ | 67.4˚ | 67.4˚ | 67.4˚ |
| F | Reach: | 419 mm / 16.5” | 443 mm / 17.5” | 466 mm / 18.4” | 489 mm / 19.2” |
| G | Stack: | 571 mm / 22.5” | 576 mm / 22.7” | 585 mm / 23” | 594 mm / 23.4” |
| H | BB Height: | 332 mm / 13.1” | 332 mm / 13.1” | 332 mm / 13.1” | 332 mm / 13.1” |
| BB Drop: | 37 mm / 1.5” | 37 mm / 1.5” | 37 mm / 1.5” | 37 mm / 1.5” | |
| I | Seattube Angle (Effective): | 73.9˚ | 73.9˚ | 73.9˚ | 73.9˚ |
| J | Seattube Angle (Actual): | 69.3˚ | 69.3˚ | 69.3˚ | 69.3˚ |
| K | Seattube Length: | 406 mm / 16” | 437 mm / 17.2” | 488 mm / 19.2” | 538 mm / 21.2” |
| L | Standover Height: | 769 mm / 30.3” | 772 mm / 30.4” | 778 mm / 30.6” | 782 mm / 30.8” |
Exploded view and b.o.m.
ITEM NO. | ITEM | PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | QTY. | TORQUE SPEC. |
| 1 | Bearing Cap | 130765 | Top Link Bearing Cap | 2 | N/A |
| 2 | Bolt Main Pivot | 130791 | Bolt Main Pivot 1.5t Expander Blk | 1 | 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs |
| 3 | Cone Adjuster | 130807 | Main Pivot Expander Cone | 1 | N/A |
| 4 | Top Link | 130823 | Injection Molded Top Link | 1 | N/A |
| 5 | Hanger | 130826 | Forged Derailleur Hanger | 1 | N/A |
| 6 | Hanger Nut | 130827 | Rear Derailleur Hanger Nut | 1 | 11 Nm! 100 in-lbs |
| 7 | Axle Upper | 130828 | Top Link Pivot Axle | 2 | 16 Nm! 140 in-lbs |
| 8 | Shoulder Bolt | 130829 | Top Link Upper Pivot Bolt | 2 | 16 Nm! 140 in-lbs |
| 9 | Spacer | 130830 | Top Link Upper Spacer, 19 mm OD 15 mm ID 2.5 mm | 2 | N/A |
| 19 | Spacer | 130831 | Lower Link Spacer, 19 mm OD x 15 mm ID x 4 mm | 2 | N/A |
| 11 | Spacer | 130832 | Top Link Lower Spacer 15 mm OD x 10mm ID x 2.5 mm | 6 | N/A |
| 12 | Shock Bolt | 130833 | Trunnion Shock Bolt | 2 | 16 Nm! 140 in-lbs |
| 13 | Bearing Spacer | 130845 | Lower Link Bearing Spacer | 1 | N/A |
| 14 | Rear Axle | 130846 | 148 x 12 mm Boost with Hidden Lever | 1 | 11 Nm / 100 in-lbs |
| 15 (ST) | Lower Link | 130825 | Forged Aluminum Lower Link | 1 | N/A |
| 15(30 | Lower Link | 130854 | Forged Magnesium Lower Line | 1 | N/A |
| 18 | Cable Spacer | 130856 | Cable Spacer, Lower Cable Guide | 1 | N/A |
| 17 | Cross Brace | 130884 (nev) 130874 (old) | Upper Link Cross Brace | 1 | N/A |
| 18 | Pivot Bolt | 130875 | Low Profile Screw, M5 x 32, T25 Torx | 2 | 4 Nm / 36 in-lbs |
| 19 | Clevis Bolt | 130877 | 10 mm Shoulder | 2 | 16 Nm 1 140 in-lbs |
| 20 | Plug | 140038 | Top Link & Bottom Link Pivot Plug | 1 | N/A |
| 21 | Zip Tie | 140053 | Lower Cable Guide | 1 | N/A |
| 22 | Seat Collar | 340343 | Bolt-On Seat Clamp | 1 | 4 Nm / 35.5 m-lbs |
| 23 | 3HCS M5 X 12 | 410010 | Bottle Mount Bolt. Button Head. M5 X 12 | 4 | 2 Nm / 18 in-lbs |
| 24 (ST) | SHCS M6 x 22 | 410009 | SHCS, Socket Head, M6 x 22, Steel | 1 | 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs |
| 24 (S1.1 | SHCS M6 x 22 | 410032 | Cone Adjuster Bolt, Socket Head, M6 x 22 Titanium | 1 | 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs |
| 25 (ST) | ShomckaleBolt. | 410056 | M6 Thread, Steel | 1 | 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs |
| 25 (51.1 | Shock Bolt. Male | 410066 | M6 Thread, 7075-16 | 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs | |
| 26 [ST] | Shock Bolt. Female | 410060 | 8 mm OD x 31 mm Long Female Steel | 1 | 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs |
| 26 (51.1 | Shock Bolt. Female | 410067 | 8 mm OD x 31 mm Long Female 7075-T6 | 1 | 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs |
| 27 | Bearing 6802 | 430008 | 15 x 24 x 5 2RS, MAX Radial Bearing | 6 | N/A |
| 28 | Bearing 6800 | 430011 | 10 x 19 x 5 2RS. MAX Radial Bearing | 4 | N/A |
| 29 | Flak Guard CS | 500294 | Flak Guard Chainstay Top | 1 | N/A |
| 38 | Flak Guard State | 500295 | Flak Guard Seatstay | 1 | N/A |
| 31 | 71ak Guard CS | 500296 | Flak Guard Chainstay Bottom | 1 | N/A |
| 32 | Flak Guard DT | 500297 | Flak Guard Downtube | 1 | N/A |
| 33 | Head Badge | 500335 | Head Badge Flame Logo | 1 | N/A |
| 34 | Rear Shock | Shock | Rear Shock: 165 x 40 XC | 1 | N/A |
| 35 | Front Triangle | Carbon. 4 Sizes | 1 | N/A | |
| 36 | Rear Triangle | Carbon. 1 Size | 1 | N/ |
ASSEMBLY
Preface
Service and maintenance on an INTENSE cycle require special tools, abilities, and knowledge of bicycle mechanics. Although each INTENSE bicycle is supplied with a tool kit, it is recommended to use an authorized INTENSE dealer for service and maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Pro tips
- Use waterproof grease on any metal to carbon interface, including headset, as well as on the metal to the metal interface of threaded BB (Recommended: Maxima Waterproof Grease).
- After the first few rides and all the components are broken in and settled into place, go through and re-torque all pivot axles and fasteners. After this first adjustment, you will be ready to rip for the long haul.
Included tool kit
| 1. PH1 Philips driver | 12. 8 mm HEX/Allen driver |
| 2. PH2 Philips driver | 13. T25 Torx driver |
| 3. Long reach 5 mm HEX/Allen driver | 14. T30 Torx driver |
| 4. Torque wrench extension | 15. T40 Torx driver |
| 5. 2 mm HEX/Allen driver | 16. 1/4″ drive-to-1/4″ drive bit adaptor |
| 6. 2.5 mm HEX/Allen driver | 17. 1/4″ drive-to-3/8″ drive adaptor |
| 7. 3 mm HEX/Allen driver | 18. Torque Wrench |
| 8. 4 mm HEX/Allen driver | 19. 3-way Y-wrench Multi-HEX/Allen tool (4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm) |
| 9. Flathead driver | 20. T25 Torx tool |
| 10. 5 mm HEX/Allen driver | 21. INTENSE Shock Pump |
| 11. 6 mm HEX/Allen driver | 22. Tire plasma |
CONNECTING TOP LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE
A. Holding top link (#130823) as oriented in the picture above; secure upper link pivot bolt spacers (#130830) with your fingertips against the inside of the bearing races (Image #1).
B. Match the upper link to the pivot point on the top tube making sure the spacers don’t fall out.
C. Using upper pivot axle (#130828), insert through non-drive-side of top link bearing and push through to drive-side bearing (Image #2).
D. Thread shoulder bolt (#130829) by hand until snug. We will return with a 6 mm HEX/Allen key and a 5 mm HEX/Allen key bit on a torque wrench after completing frame assembly.
CONNECTING the lower LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE
A. Holding the lower link (#130854), use a small dab of grease on the lower link spacers (#130831) to hold them against the inside of the bearing races for easier installation (Image #3).
B. From the back of the seat tube, slide the lower link over and match the lower link to the pivot point on the front triangle, making sure the spacers don’t fall out (Image #4).
C. Using the pivot axle (#130828), insert through the drive-side of the lower link bearing and push through to the drive-side bearing (Image #5).
D. Thread shoulder bolt (#130829) by hand until snug. We will return with a 6 mm HEX/Allen key and a 5 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench after completing frame assembly (Image #6).
CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO lower link
A. Put a small dab of grease on the outside bearing race as well as on the contacting surface of the bearing cap (#130765). This will hold the bearing caps in place during installation (Image #7).
B. Slide the rear triangle over the lower link and line up the pivot point over the bearing caps (Image #8).
C. Insert greased main pivot bolt (#130791) into non-drive-side of lower link. Insert 8 mm HEX/Allen wrench and tighten until snug. We will return with a torque wrench after completing frame assembly (Image #9).
CONNECTING CROSS BRACE TO REAR TRIANGLE
A. Lift the top link up and out of the way as shown above (Image #10).
B. Set the cross brace (#130884 New / 130874 Old ) on the rear triangle at the top link connection (Image #11).
C. Gently spread the rear triangle pivots apart to allow the cross brace to fit into position (Images #12 and #13).
CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO TOP LINK
A. Put a small dab of grease on the outside/inside bearing races as well as on the contacting surface of the bearing spacers (#130832). Be sure to place a greased bearing spacer on both the outside and inside bearing faces. You will use a total of 4 spacers for this step (Image #14).
B. Swing the rear triangle up to line up the pivot point with the upper bearing spacer (Image #15).
C. Insert clevis bolts (#130877/ 130834) into drive-side and non-drive-side seat stay. Tighten by hand until snug. We will come back with a 6 mm HEX/Allen torque wrench (Image #16 and #17).
INSTALLING REAR SHOCK
A. Holding the shock with the shaft and eyelet pointing toward the front of the bike, align the shock eyelet with the shock tab. Insert shock shoulder bolt (#410067) from non-drive-side and thread in shock shoulder bolt (#410066) on drive-side (Image #18). Tighten until snug by hand and we will return with a 5 mm HEX/ Allen key and torque wrench after completed frame assembly.
B. Put a small dab of grease on the bearing spacer (#130832) and place it inside the facing bearing race. You will be using 2 bearing spacers for this step. Then gently pivot shock trunnion-mount tabs into place and align (Image #19).
C. Using a 6 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten the clevis bolts (#130877/130834) to 16 Nm / 140 in-lbs at the drive-side and non-drive-side seat stays (Image #20).
D. Insert and thread in trunnion bolt (#130833) on drive-side and non-drive-side and tighten by hand until snug. We will return with a 5 mm HEX/Allen key torque wrench after completing frame assembly (Image #21).
INSTALLING CROSS BRACE T25 TORX HARDWARE
A. Holding the low profile screw with T25 Torx (#130875) at the clevis bolt (#130877/130834) push the T25 Torx into the clevis bolt and begin threading it into the threaded cross brace (Image #22 and #23). Repeat for both right and left sides. Tighten until snug. We will return with a T25 Torx key and torque wrench after completing frame assembly (Image #24).
INSTALLING DERAILLEUR HANGER
A. Apply a thin layer of grease to the derailleur hanger (#130826) shank and install it into the keyed insert on the drive-side of the rear triangle (Image #25).
B. Install derailleur hanger nut (#130827) using a 19 mm socket, torque to 11 Nm / 100 in-lbs (Image #26 and #27).
SHOCK TORQUE PROCEDURE
A. Using a 5 mm HEX/Allen key and a 5 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten the shock bolt (#410066 &410067) to 10 Nm / 88 in-lbs (Image #28).
B. Using a 5 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten trunnion bolts (#130833) to 16 Nm / 140 in-lbs (Image #29).
TOP LINK TORQUE PROCEDURE
A. First step here is to tighten the top link pivot axle (#130828 & #130829). Using a 6 mm HEX/ Allen wrench and a 5 mm HEX/ Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten to 16 Nm / 140 in-lbs (Image #30).
B. Next we will tighten the low profile screw (#130875). Using a T25 Torx key and torque wrench, tighten to 4 Nm / 36 in-lbs (Image #31).
Lower LINK TORQUE PROCEDURE ParT 1 //
A. Using an 8 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten the main pivot bolt (#130791) to 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs (Image #32).
B. Next install the cone spacer (#130807) with the M6x22 mm bolt (#410032) and tighten it A. until snug by hand (Image #33).
C. Using a 5 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten to 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs (Image #34).
Lower LINK TORQUE PROCEDURE part 2 //
A. Using a 6 mm HEX/Allen wrench and a 5 mm HEX/Allen bit on a torque wrench, tighten the pivot axle & shoulder bolt (#130828 & #130829) to 16 Nm / 140 in-lbs (Image #35).
Rear Axle Assembly //
A. Insert quick release 148 x 12 mm rear axle (#130846) into the axle opening on the non-drive side (Image #36).
B. Align and start the axle thread. (Image #37) then, grab the tips of the silver bar going through the rear axle, pull out and push over to one side (Image #38).
C. Tighten axle using the integrated lever to approximately 10 nm.
D. Tip lever back over until parallel with axle and push back in until flush (Image #39 and #40).
Torque specifications
Achieving proper torque is vital to ensuring the safe performance and function of the Sniper frame. Failure to do so could result in suboptimal performance of your frame as well as premature wear and tear of individual parts.
Additional reference
In addition to this chart, torque values are laser etched onto corresponding hardware for your reference.
Setup
Preface //
We are almost ready to rip. Just a few more checkpoints and adjustments to ensure the performance and ride characteristics of the Sniper are optimized for you.
Tools needed
- zip tie + cable spacer
- shock pump
- small ruler or measuring device
- INTENSE Carbon Paste
- torque wrench
Sniper cable routing //
- Feed the zip tie into the cable spacer and around one of the cables before feeding it back thru the spacer and around the second cable. Do not tighten.
- Adjust the proper amount of slack in the cables.
- Position the cable spacer near the exit holes on the down tube.
- Tighten the zip tie to secure the spacer in place.
Important note
When installing the rear brake and derailleur cables, it’s important to position the cables 38 mm (1.5″) away from the bottom surface of the down tube. This allows enough slack in the cables so they do not come under tension when the suspension compresses.
Seatpost
Before insertion, liberally coat the Seatpost with carbon paste and gently slide it into the seat tube. With a minimum Seatpost insertion of 4″, tighten Seatpost clamp to 5 Nm / 45 in-lbs. (Over tightening the Seatpost clamp will inhibit the movement of the seat post and potentially damage Seatpost and/or seat tube.
Setting the sag
- Remove fork and shock air caps and be sure you have a shock pump and a small ruler or measuring device handy.
- Go ahead and hop on the bike. Be sure to place all your weight on the seat with the dropper in the up position and both hands on the grips.
- Give the bike 5-6 moderate bounces and sit back down on the saddle.
- Now have your friend slide both the rear shock and the front fork o-rings down against the seal lip of the damper body (Image #1).
- Step off the bike nice and easy. Be sure to not compress the suspension after the o-rings have been set.
Protip
Here is where having a friend helps. Have them straddle the front wheel and pull the handlebars in an upward direction so as to not allow the suspension to compress as you get off (Image #4). - Using your measuring device, measure the gap between the suspension seal lip and the o-ring. Using the chart on the following page will tell you if you need more air pressure or less air pressure (Images #2, #3).
- Adjust air pressure with your shock pump accordingly (Image #5).
- Revisit steps 2-6 until your desired sag measurement has been reached.
- Install valve caps.
- While the suspension is compressed on a fork or rear shock, slide the o-ring down against the seal lip of the damper body.
- Release compression.
Measure gap from o-ring to seal lip.
Shock setup
FOX FlOaT DPS
165 x 40 mm
Set up and tune
Proper setup and tuning can vary from shock to shock. Please consult the Fox manual included with your bike for complete information about setup, tuning, and general maintenance, or visit www.foxracingshox.com. The PSI settings in the following chart are suggestions to quickly set baseline sag. be sure the end of your sag set up results in 30% of rear suspension sag.
sniper xc / FRO
| Travel | 100 mm |
| Shock StRoke | 40 mm |
| Shock Sag | 30% when sitting on the bike |
| Fork Sag | 15-25% when sitting on the bike |
| SHOCK: | Float DPS Performance Elite |
| SHOCK: | Float DPS Factory |
| RIDER WEIGHT(LBS/KGS) | SPRING (PSI) | Rebound (Clicks Out) |
| 100 lbs/ 45 kgs | 100 | 11 |
| 110 lbs/ 50 kgs | 110 | 10 |
| 120 lbs/ 54 kgs | 120 | 9 |
| 130 lbs/ 59 kgs | 130 | 9 |
| 140 lbs/ 63.5 kgs | 140 | 9 |
| 150 LBS / 68 KGS | 150 | 8 |
| 160 LBS / 73 KGS | 160 | 8 |
| 170 LBS / 77 KGS | 170 | 8 |
| 180 LBS / 82 KGS | 180 | 7 |
| 190 LBS / 86 KGS | 190 | 7 |
| 200 LBS / 91 KGS | 200 | 7 |
| 210 LBS / 95 KGS | 210 | 6 |
| 220 LBS / 100 KGS | 220 | 6 |
| 230 LBS / 104 KGS | 230 | 5 |
| 240 LBS / 109 KGS | 240 | 5 |
| 250 LBS / 113 KGS | 250 | 4 |
| 260 LBS / 118 KGS | 260 | 4 |
| 270 LBS / 122 KGS | 270 | 3 |
| 280 LBS / 127 KGS | 280 | 3 |
| 290 LBS / 131.5 KGS | 290 | 2 |
| 300 LBS / 136 KGS | 300 | 2 |
Maintenance
General service and care //
You have purchased a high-performance bicycle that requires a certain level of service and maintenance to sustain the level of performance your frame was designed around. Proper care will also ensure the bike is safe to ride at all levels. It is important to read and understand the carbon care information as well as follow the maintenance schedule and inspect your bicycle before each ride. These will not only help to limit or avoid costly repairs but will also help to avoid injury due to service neglect and component failure.
Carbon care //
INTENSE employs advanced composite techniques and materials in our frames which do require a certain level of care and maintenance to ensure a safe experience at the high level of performance each frame is designed around. Not following these guidelines will decrease the level of performance and possibly cause injury or death.
- Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water to clean the carbon surfaces.
Do not use high-pressure washers, abrasive cloths, or cleaners. - Be sure all frame surfaces in contact with cables are protected.
Cable housing rubbing on carbon can wear over time. - Be sure brake levers, handlebar ends and the fork crown does not contact the frame at full rotation.
- Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike stand or car rack.
- Always inspect your frame if you experience any chain suck.
- Always inspect your frame in full after a crash to be sure there is no damage. Look for cracks, dents, or loose fibers. If you discover the damage to any degree it’s best to have your frame inspected by a qualified INTENSE dealer. Any direct impact on the frame can cause serious structural damage.
- Use high-grade waterproof grease on Seatpost, BB, and headset bearing contact areas with the carbon.
- Never ream or face a carbon frame.
- Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings.
- Use only genuine replacement parts for safety-critical components.
Maintenance schedule* //
ACTION | EVERY RIDE | 500 MILES OR 1MONTH | 2000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS | 4000 MILES OR 1YEAR | |
| TIRES | Check air pressure, inspect tread and sidewalls for tears and punctures | X | |||
| CHAIN | Brush off and lubricate | X | |||
| BRAKES | Squeeze brakes and confirm function | X | |||
| GENERAL | Clean complete bike of mud and debris | X | |||
| HEADSET | Check adjustment | X | |||
| BOX LINK | Add grease thru zerk fittings | X | |||
| FRAME PIVOTS | Check torques | X | |||
| SPOKES | Inspect for damage, check tension | X | |||
| SHOCK AND FORK | Check air pressure, inspect for leaks | X | |||
| DERAILLEUR CABLES | Inspect and lube | X | |||
| SEATPOST | Clean and regrease interface with the frame | X | |||
| FRAME PIVOTS | Remove pivot bolts, check bearings for pitting and wear | X | |||
| HEADSET | Disassemble stem, headset, and fork. Check bearings for pitting and wear | X | |||
| HUBS | Pull wheels off, check hub bearings for pitting and wear | X | |||
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Remove crank arms and check BB bearings for pitting and wear | X | |||
| BRAKES | Replace brake pads | X | |||
| CHAIN | Inspect for damage and check for stretching | X | |||
| GENERAL | Complete Tune-Up | X | |||
| SHOCK AND FORK | Full-Service | See MFG Recommendations | |||
* The above maintenance schedule is only a guideline. Refer to the component manufacturer for specific instructions on maintaining their parts.
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