2019 Intense Sniper Large XC Factory Custom Build

Used at the 2019 ABSA Cape Epic and one other race, this has come significant upgrades.

The Sniper is a ground-up, dedicated, pedaling machine with two different travel versions: XC 100mm and Trail 120mm. Short travel bikes should descend like their long travel siblings and that’s what we have worked to craft into the Sniper. This is no “Twitchy XC bike”. With the 29” wheel size and progressive XC/Trail geometry, you get a stable ride that goes where you point it. Offered with a standard hardware package as well as a lightweight SL package to shave some grams, the Sniper takes XC Race and Trail riding to the next level.
Key Features:

• Longer front center per-size and spec’d with a short 50mm stem to offer a comfortable fit with precise steering.

• Slack head tube angle coupled with the 44mm offset fork on the 100mm Sniper and 51mm offset on the Sniper Trail give these bikes the forgiveness and confidence of a big travel bike with the responsiveness of a short travel trail ripper.

• Long wheelbase helps provide stability and traction while riding fast and rough terrain.

• An ideal BB height of 13” on Sniper and 13.3” Sniper trail keeps your pedals out of the dirt and helps to maintain a low center of mass while riding.
Specifications:

COLORS: Red Digital/UD Carbon, Graphite/UD Carbon
FRAME: Sniper 29 SL Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Magnesium Lower Link, Internal Derailleur Routing, Ti Hardware, w/ 148 x12mm spacing, 100 mm travel
FORK: FOX Factory 34 Kashima, 3 Position Adjust 29, 44mm offset, 120mm, Boost Kabolt 110x15mm
SHOCK: FOX Factory DPS, Kashima, 165 x 40mm
WHEELS: Knight Composite Trail rims with Project 321 Hubs, and Sapin CX Ray Spokes
HUBS: Project 321, 216 points of engagement, 110x15mm, 24 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 28 Hole Rear
RIMS: Knight Composites Carbon Trail rims
SPOKES: Sapin CX Ray
TIRES: Maxxis 29x2.25 Aspen and Forekaster Maxxspeed Folding, 120 TPI, DC/EXO/TR
SHIFTERS: Sram XX1 Eagle 12speed Trigger
REAR DERAILLEUR: Sram XX1 Eagle 12speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR: N/A
CRANK: Race Face Next SL Carbon 175mm, 34T
CASSETTE: Sram XG1299 XX1 Eagle 12speed, 10-50T
CHAIN: Sram XX1 Eagle 12speed
CHAIN GUIDE: N/A
BOTTOM BRACKET: Kogel Ceramic Pressfit 30 mm BB92
SADDLE: Fabric Line Pro w/ Carbon Rails
SEATPOST: Kindshock Carbon LEV Ci, 125 mm Dropper
HANDLEBAR: ENVE Sweep 760mm Carbon
STEM: ENVE 55mm
HEADSET: Cane Creek AER Integrated Headset, Aluminum Bearing Series, IS41-IS52/40
BRAKESET: SRAM LEVEL Ultimate, 160mm FR / 160mm RR
GRIPS: Intense Nano Foam
BIKE WEIGHT: 21.09 lbs (Size Medium)
SIZES: S / M / L / XL