BUILT FOR ENDURO.
 
An Enduro bike needs to do two things: eat-up mountainous terrain on the downhills, and climb back up to do it all again. With our new Tracer we believe we have made a bike that can do just that.
Borrowing design inspiration and technology from our M29 downhill bike, utilizing its bottom link driven rear shock and suspension design, we have created a bike with plush travel for the roughest of descents, and a firm pedal platform when needed. We’ve positioned the rear shock low down and centered in the frame, allowing the Tracer to descend and handle terrain impeccably.
 
COMPLETELY REDESIGNED.
The INTENSE Tracer 279 Enduro bike has been completely reengineered for 2022. With 170mm (6.7”) of travel and a staggered wheelset (29” front/ 27.5” rear), we have created a bike that is stable and capable while also fast, fun, and agile.
 
STAGGERED WHEELS = STAGGERING SPEED.
The Tracer 279 has been designed around a staggered wheelset. Taking what we've learned from our staggered wheel Tazer, we've found a great balance of agility and stability. When the trails get tight or you're looking to shave time off of race stages, the new Tracer is ready. 
 
IN-FRAME CHAD STORAGE SYSTEM.
The Chad Storage System is an on-bike storage solution system that is being introduced on the Tracer. This system is not one individual part, but a concept for storage solutions that will continue to evolve with INTENSE models. The system is named in memory of our late colleague and bike fanatic, Chad Peterson. 
 
THE JS TUNED ENDURO LINK.
We talk a lot about JS Tuned here at INTENSE. JS stands for Jeff Steber (our founder and CEO) and simply put, it is a system that focuses on all of the individual parts that make up one of our bikes: from suspension, geometry, wheel size, materials, and component spec. The key element of JS Tuned is our suspension system that uses two counter-rotating links to connect the front and rear triangles of the bike. The links are specifically placed to allow for separation between the pedaling and braking forces from the suspension performance. Every model in our range has its own personal and specific JS tune.
 
FLIP CHIP GEOMETRY ADJUSTMENT.
The INTENSE Tracer 279 has a ‘Flip Chip’ feature which allows you to alter the geometry of your bike between two positions. The bike comes from our factory in the HI (High) setting. The HI setting is engineered to perform the best in the roughest and most technical terrain. The LO setting is engineered to perform the best in slightly smoother, high speed trails such as what could be found in many bike parks. The LO setting will slacken the head angle a little, lower the bottom bracket and standover, shorten the reach by 5mm, creating slightly firmer suspension.. What position you have the Flip Chip in comes down to personal preference, riding style and the type of terrain you normally ride on.
 
EXPERT BUILD SPECS
FRAME
Full carbon fiber front and rear triangle utilizing an optimized carbon layup for the ENDURO category. Features fully guided Internal cable routing, carbon top link, titanium hardware, ISCG-05 tabs, threaded BB and updated molded frame protection and shuttle guard. Concentric bottom link with integrated flip chip to adjust GEO. Integrated CHAD Storage system with the ‘tube bag’ included. 170mm of rear wheel travel. Quick release rear axle (148mm boost hub spacing)
FORK
FOX Performance 38 Float 170mm with GRIP Damper quick release front axle (boost 110 hub spacing) 44mm offset
SHOCK
FOX Performance elite DHX2 coil, rebound adjustments, 2 position climb switch, Shock size/Stroke: 205mm x 65mm upper mounting hardware Trunnion Lower Mounting Hardware: 8mm x 20mm. 
COIL/SPRING                                                                                                                                                      
350 lbs (S Size for 54 - 64 kg rider weight) / 450 lbs (M Size for 64 - 73 kg rider weight) / 500 lbs (L Size for 73 - 80 kg rider weight) / 550 lbs (XL Size for 80 - 84 kgs rider weight).

 
WHEELS/TIRES
WHEELS
E Thirteen LG1 Enduro 30MM Alloy Rim / INTENSE alloy hub/boost
HUBS
Front - INTENSE alloy hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx15mm boost front / Rear - INTENSE alloy hub 32h 6-bolt rotor HG driver body 148mmx12mm boost
RIMS
E Thirteen LG1 Enduro 30MM alloy rim 32h
SPOKES             
DT Swiss 2.0 Straight Gauge
TIRES
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF Maxx Terra 3C EXO+ 29" x 2.50"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II Maxx Terra 3C EXO+ 27.5" x 2.40"
DRIVETRAIN
SHIFTERS
Sram NX Eagle 12SP
REAR DERAILLEUR
Sram NX Eagle 12SP
FRONT DERAILLEUR
N/A
CRANK
Sram NX Eagle 12SP / DUB / 32t / 170MM / Boost / 52mm Chainline
CASSETTE
Sram PG 1230 Eagle 12SP / 11-50t
CHAIN
Sram NX Eagle 12SP 118 links
CHAIN GUIDE
E Thirteen Vario top guide
BOTTOM BRACKET
Sram DUB Threaded

 
COMPONENTS
SADDLE
WTB Silverado Sport w/steel rails
SEATPOST
INTENSE Recon Dropper 31.6mm, length 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 170mm Lg / 200mm XL (Frame Size Specific)
HANDLEBAR
EThirteen 35mm bar with 20mm rise, 800mm width
STEM
EThirteen 35mm stem, 40mm length
HEADSET
INTENSE Top ZS49/28.6mm, Bottom ZS56/40
BRAKESET         
SRAM Code R 4-piston - Front Rotor 200mm 6-bolt 1.8mm / Rear Rotor 200mm 6-bolt 1.8mm
GRIPS
INTENSE Logo Lock-on