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flag flyingnome
Posted: Aug 20, 2021 at 18:40 Quote
Here we go!

Got the email and started thumbing through the info. Heard rumors from my LBS earlier this summer and here it is... well in 3 months. I'm on the list for one. Anyone have thoughts on the new suspension geometry on the mullet Tracer?

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https://intensecycles.com/blogs/news/the-all-new-intense-tracer-279-first-look

https://m.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-intense-tracer-279.html
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Apr 4, 2022 at 6:53 Quote
Finally....

https://intensecycles.com/products/2022-tracer-279

Also a Tracer S

https://intensecycles.com/products/2022-tracer-s

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flag wheelza
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Posted: Apr 4, 2022 at 18:45 Quote
That thing looks sweet! I like the color ways too.
flag HeatedRotor
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Posted: Apr 4, 2022 at 21:29 Quote
that last photo. marin want their colors back

Anyway, why have intense made suspension recommendations only go to a 84KG and thats regarded at the top of an XL?

Lots of 6ft riders on larges who are over that lol

Also, am i missing something but whats the difference between the 279 and the S? is it just the build spec?
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Apr 5, 2022 at 9:19 Quote
HeatedRotor wrote:
that last photo. marin want their colors back

Anyway, why have intense made suspension recommendations only go to a 84KG and thats regarded at the top of an XL?

Lots of 6ft riders on larges who are over that lol

Also, am i missing something but whats the difference between the 279 and the S? is it just the build spec?

Also shows the S as 2 lbs less. Could be build as historically the frames have been the same but seems like a lot.

I love the new color of the 279 the S looks a bit plain. I'm honestly disappointed in the price point for NX kit. My 2019 Tracer Expert was 3599 and while I understand most the bikes moved up to 4300 I think 5499 is a huge leap and should be speced accordingly. Perhaps if I can get a deal on a frame might be worth a build but as it sits my DVO outfitted 2019 might last a few more seasons before I hand it off.
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Apr 5, 2022 at 9:21 Quote
Oh and im 5'7 and over 84kg but I'm big boned... or just like beer and am 40.
flag SummitAP
Posted: Jun 21, 2022 at 12:04 Quote
5500 is brutal for a NX build
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Jul 14, 2022 at 14:49 Quote
SummitAP wrote:
5500 is brutal for a NX build

Glad it's not just me. The new color is hot though, will give it that. I know everything go expensive. But at 5500 should have at least GX but thats just me.
flag Mattdog51
Posted: Feb 13, 2023 at 11:37 Quote
Has anybody actually got the new tracer and has anything to say? I’m considering getting one but I can only find one or two reviews and am curious about people’s thoughts
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Feb 13, 2023 at 17:29 Quote
Mattdog51 wrote:
Has anybody actually got the new tracer and has anything to say? I’m considering getting one but I can only find one or two reviews and am curious about people’s thoughts

Which version are you looking at? They now have just the straight 29er as well as the 279.

The tan color is super hot in person. Have you demoed one yet? If I didnt love my last gen so much I'd probablt jump on one.
flag Mattdog51
Posted: Feb 13, 2023 at 19:42 Quote
I’m honestly pretty interested in both. I was gonna try to demo one of them then decide if i wanted a smaller or bigger back wheel.
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Feb 13, 2023 at 19:44 Quote
Good call. I spent the weekend in Sedona on a Primer 29er. Being a short guy wasnt sure how I would like the 29 inch wheel. But I had a good time. Definitely worth a test ride the Tracer is by far the most fun bike I've ever owned.
flag Mattdog51
Posted: Feb 13, 2023 at 20:54 Quote
Flyingnome82 wrote:
Good call. I spent the weekend in Sedona on a Primer 29er. Being a short guy wasnt sure how I would like the 29 inch wheel. But I had a good time. Definitely worth a test ride the Tracer is by far the most fun bike I've ever owned.

Haha, i’m the exact opposite, I’m pretty tall so i’m unsure about the smaller back wheel.
flag Flyingnome82
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Posted: Feb 14, 2023 at 18:08 Quote
Lol demo both then.

https://youtube.com/shorts/gYbr9_KAgQI?feature=share

This is a local review of the new Tracer 29er.
flag Mattdog51
Posted: Feb 14, 2023 at 19:36 Quote
Sweet, thank you! I figure i’ll probably like the 29er more as the last enduro bike i had was a carbine from 2018
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