Source: 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 the #1 ranked 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 factory
MSRP will be $2999 (USD) including the angleset upgrade and FOX RC4
Expected delivery date is October 2010
Parts Spec and Colors shown are subject to change
Painted links will not be standard-these are team bikes.
