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Intense SS2 - Orange is the SuperFruit! 3

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ThatBikeGuy
7/10/2015 1:11am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Intense
SS2
Frame: Intense SS2
Rear Shock
Cane Creek
Double Barrel
Custom TF Tuned. Ti Spring
Rear Shock: Cane Creek Double Barrel. Misc: Custom TF Tuned. Ti Spring
Fork
Marzocchi
55 RC3 Ti Evo V2
Fork: Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti Evo V2
Headset
Chris King
InSet
Tapered
Headset: Chris King InSet. Misc: Tapered
Handlebar
ENVE
DH
Handlebar: ENVE DH
Stem
Thomson
Elite X4
50mm with Ti Bolts
Stem: Thomson Elite X4. Misc: 50mm with Ti Bolts
Grips
ODI
Troy Lee Designs
Orange
Grips: ODI Troy Lee Designs. Misc: Orange
Brakes
Hope
Stealth Race Evo M4
Ti Bolts. 180F/160R
Brakes: Hope Stealth Race Evo M4. Misc: Ti Bolts. 180F/160R
Brake Levers
Hope
Stealth Race Evo M4
Ti Bolts
Brake Levers: Hope Stealth Race Evo M4. Misc: Ti Bolts
Shifters
SRAM
XO 10-Speed
Shifters: SRAM XO 10-Speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
XO Type 2 10 Speed
Short Cage
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO Type 2 10 Speed. Misc: Short Cage
Chainguide
Straitline
Silent Guide
Orange Bash Plate
Chainguide: Straitline Silent Guide. Misc: Orange Bash Plate
Cranks
Shimano
Saint
Cranks: Shimano Saint
Chainrings / Sprocket
Race Face
Narrow Wide
32t
Chainrings / Sprocket: Race Face Narrow Wide. Misc: 32t
Bottom Bracket
Chris King
MTB
Black
Bottom Bracket: Chris King MTB. Misc: Black
Chain
SRAM
PC-1091R
XO
Chain: SRAM PC-1091R. Misc: XO
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XG-1080
XO
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XG-1080. Misc: XO
Pedals
Nukeproof
Neutron
Pedals: Nukeproof Neutron
Front Rim
ENVE
AM
Custom Orange/White Decals
Front Rim: ENVE AM. Misc: Custom Orange/White Decals
Rear Rim
ENVE
AM
Custom Orange/White Decals
Rear Rim: ENVE AM. Misc: Custom Orange/White Decals
Hubs
Chris King
ISO
20mm Front, 135mm Rear
Hubs: Chris King ISO. Misc: 20mm Front, 135mm Rear
Spokes
DT Swiss
Spokes: DT Swiss
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHF 2.5 3C
Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C. Misc: Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHF 2.5 3C
Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C. Misc: Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless
Saddle
Selle Italia
SLR
Carbon Rails
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR. Misc: Carbon Rails
Seatpost
Thomson
Elite
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Seatpost Clamp
Hope
QR
Seatpost Clamp: Hope QR
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2012
Model Year:
2012
Weight
34 lb 0 oz (15422 g)
Weight: 34 lb 0 oz (15422 g)
Additional Info
Additional Info:
ThatBikeGuy
7/10/2015 1:11am
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bridgestone14
4 months ago

Any chance you are still riding this bike?  Been thinking about building one up.  This looks like a ton of fun!

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ThatBikeGuy
4 months ago

Hey there, yep still got the bike and ride it occasionally, but sadly not as much as it deserves though!

They are a really nice frame, super capable in a variety of situations (as I'm sure various reviews have told you - if you haven't read any reviews, go and check some out).  I think it's versatility depends a bit on how you built it up though.  It's never going to pedal as well as a modern trail/enduro type bike with more pedal friendly geometry, nor will it descend like a modern enduro bike that's had the longer, lower, slacker treatment along with bigger wheels.  But it's still a blast to ride, very solid and more like a more playful, useable DH bike from the same era.

Recently I experimented in dropping an AXS Reverb into mine from another bike I've got (such a quick, simple exercise) and this definitely improves it's range of useability. An expensive mod if you don't already have access to an AXS post, but I wouldn't like to fit an externally routed dropper (from my personal aesthetics point of view rather than functionality).

Plus I happen to reckon it's one of the coolest looking frames ever made, the proportions just look so right to me.  If you can find one to build up I would say go for it!  Provided you've got some interesting trail/terrain/features to ride you'll have a ton of fun for sure.

Cheers

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bridgestone14
3 months ago

That is great to hear man.  I just picked up a frame from pinkbike, not quite sure it will work out yet, but thought I would give it a try since I really prefer older more playful geometry.  I am jealous of your fork.  I have been looking for a 170mm 55 rc3 Ti fork for about two years. 

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