2023 Intense Cycles Sniper XC FRO XL

2023 Intense Cycles Sniper XC FRO XL

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  • Year 2023
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  • Model Sniper XC FRO
2023 Intense Cycles Sniper XC FRO XL

2023 Intense Cycles Sniper XC FRO XL

2023 Intense Cycles Sniper XC FRO XL

The Sniper FRO has one purpose – to race. Built on the progressive Sniper XC frame, we've set out to create one of the lightest production full-suspension XC bikes on the market.

Featuring the new Rockshox Sid SL Ultimate Fork, Sid Luxe Ultimate RL shock, and a full Sram AXS XX1 drivetrain, the Sniper FRO is ready to leave it all out on the race course. It loves going uphill but always has one eye on the descents. A longer top tube, shorter stem, wider bars, lower bottom bracket, and slacker head angle all make for an exciting yet balanced bike. It is a complete system that is designed to work as one.

Features may include:

  • MODERN DAY XC

It’s all about geometry. Long, low, and slack is no longer just for the downhill crowd, it’s the ‘new normal’ for XC trail bikes too. Truly a game-changer. We believe that short-travel bikes should descend like their long-travel siblings, so we created an XC trail bike with an aggressive DH spirit with the Sniper XC.

  • LIGHT, FAST, AGILE, FUN

We know that riding the Sniper will fill you with confidence. Climbing, descending, or cruising along… it does it all with powerful yet efficient ease. The way the Sniper covers the ground so quickly and effortlessly is inspiring, and it is nothing short of a revelation on the descents.

  • OPTIMIZED PEDALING

For the Sniper XC, our engineering team focused on optimized pedaling performance, tweaking the shock tune to suit typical XC riding terrain. The suspension was designed for supple sensitivity on small bumps, mid-support for hard pedaling efficiency in and out of the saddle, and a good progression through the end of the stroke.

  • THE JS TUNED XC LINK

What this means is that you get a supple and sensitive ride that initially absorbs small bumps, then seamlessly moves into a supportive mid-stroke platform (which helps to maintain ride height) and finally into a controlled ramp-up towards bottom-out. All this translates into a very predictable ride that offers plenty of support, can tackle anything, and gives endless grip in all situations.

Dimensions

Dimensions Head Tube Angle: 67.5° | Reach: 490mm / 19.3" | Stack: 593mm / 23.4" | BB Drop: 38mm / 1.50" | Seat Tube Angle: 74° | Seat Tube Actual: 70° | Front center: 768mm / 30.2"
Length Top Tube: 660mm / 26" | Chainstay: 439mm / 17.3" | Head Tube: 115mm / 4.5" | Seat Tube: 538mm / 21.2"
Height BB: 330mm / 13.0" | Standover: 781mm / 30.75
Wheelbase 1179mm / 47.5"

Drivetrain

Drivetrain Derailleur: SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP | Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BB92
Gear Shifter SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP Rocker Paddle
Bicycle Crank SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP/DUB/34T 175mm (MD-XL) / Boost
Chain Type SRAM XX1 Eagle 12SP / Rainbow Finish
Handlebars INTENSE Recon Elite Carbon Flat 760mm
Handlebar Grips INTENSE Foam
Seat Type Post: Kindshock LEV Ci Dropper 31.6mm, 175mm
Sprockets, Rear Cassette: SRAM XG 1299 Eagle 12SP / 10-52T / Rainbow Finish

Chassis

Frame Type Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel.
Fork Rockshox Sid SL Ultimate 100mm / Boost | Axle to crown: 503mm / 19.8" | Offset: 44mm / 1.73"

Brakes

Front braking system Sram Level Ultimate Carbon 180mm Rotors
Rear braking system Sram Level Ultimate Carbon 180mm Rotors

Wheels & Tires

Wheels Set: DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline Carbon 25mm Inner Width / Boost / 1411g Weight
Rear Shocks Rockshox Sid Luxe Ultimate RL 165mm x 40mm (100mm Travel), 2-position (open/closed)
Hub Type DT Swiss 180 15x110 front centerlock, 12x148 rear centerlock
Front Tire Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29" x 2.20"
Rear Tire Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29" x 2.20"

Features

Features Headset: INTENSE Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40 | Stem: INTENSE Recon XC 70mm | Saddle: WTB Silverado Fusion

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