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We just got back form Outerbike, a little sunburnt, and a little cold burnt at the same time, not sure what that is called. We had a good time and a special thanks to all of the participants and organizers that made the weekend such a success. One thing is for sure, we need more Tracer 29 and Spider 29 bikes, they were in such hot demand. They are truly remarkable bikes, finally they are being noticed. We need to do more demos, and get the bikes ridden. Once ridden, twice buy.
We are working on refining the 29er geometry here at Intense. Like it or not, 29ers are here to stay. They were embraced by a ‘few’ very early on, but the most reluctant crowd to ‘love’ the 29 inch wheel is the hardcore all mountain rider. People that love to shred, jump, boost, huck, carve. The sort of rider that will ‘touch the rotor’ on the ground occasionally. With this in mind, we know that there is room for development in the 29er range of bikes. First, we play on the bikes. From there, we push harder and harder until we find room for improvement. Why does a 29er go better backwards? Its all in the rake, trail and offset, and a little bit to do with the clown riding the bike.
I have been riding the same track for years now, all on a 26 tho. This week I have swapped to a 29er, to do a direct comparison between the 29 and the 26 wheeled bikes, and how we can make our 29ers even better. With the development of 29 wheels, tires, suspension and bike geometry. Combined with the increasing use of the 29 inch wheel, from fast rolling light weight roady style riders through to DHers bombing bike parks, we need to make sure every possible aspect of refinement of the 29 inch range has been covered. We want to make sure that our 29ers can put a smile on all of the 26 inch fans and the 29er fans, as well as convert some of the ‘haters’. I was a ‘hater’. We want our 29ers to give the rider the best possible ‘ride’, so you ride more, and get your friends to ride more.
Yes finally they are going out the door, brown santa will be delivering these beauties around the world.Shown here in Stealth, work Red and Gun Metal.
We will be showing the official production 2011 Spider 29 at the Sea Otter Classic this week, shown here is a medium Works Red. The Spider 29 borrows some of the new features of the Tracer 2 like the G1 replaceable drop outs (135 qr, Shimano QR 142, Syntace 142) new shock linkage, tapered head tube, direct mount front derailer, new butted tubeset.
Posted the spider29 yesterday, but took some more shots while I was shooting the F1 bike. This bike is in a prototype stage, but damn is it cool lookin already!
This is the Spider 2.29 we showed at Interbike, still in the proto phase but we are having fun riding and dialing it in. The first Spider29 that we started making years ago had mad love among the steep head angle crowd, so we have relaxed that a bit and is currently at 70.5°, this is going to be a great bike…seriously.
• 4″-4.5″ Adjustable Travel
• Designed around 100mm-120mm forks
• Replaceable rear dropout system
• 135 QR/142×12 QR Rear wheel compatibility
• Tapered headtube (1 1/8″ to 1.5″ lower)
Preliminary geo, subject to change
spider2.29