The Sniper XC is all about off-road speed… both up and down. It is fast and fiery, a truly innovative XC bike. It loves going uphill, but it always has one eye on the descents. A longer toptube, 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.Featuring a super lightweight full carbon frame (4lbs 5oz size Medium), rolling on 29” wheels, with progressive XC geometry. The Sniper XC is all about off-road speed… both up and down. It is fast and fiery, a truly innovative XC bike…
BUILD | EXPERT | PRO | |
WEIGHT | 11.59 kg // 25 lbs 9 oz | 10.8 kg // 23 lbs 13 oz | |
FRAME | 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 | 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 | FOX Performance 32 Float SC, 100mm, Grip Damper 3-Pos Microadjust | FOX Performance Elite 32 Float SC, 100mm, FIT4 Damper 3-Pos with adjust | |
SHOCK | FOX Performance Float DPS, 3-Pos w/ Adjust | FOX Performance Elite Float, DPS, 3-Pos with adjust | |
WHEELSET | e*Thirteen XCX Alloy 29" 24mm | DT-Swiss XR1700 29" | |
HUBS | INTENSE Alloy | DT-Swiss 350 Hybrid | |
TIRES | Maxxis Rekon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.25" | MAXXIS Rekon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.25" | |
SHIFTER | Shimano SLX 12SP, I-SPEC | Shimano SLX 12SP, I-Spec | |
DERAILLEUR | Shimano SLX 12SP | Shimano XT 12SP | |
CRANK | Shimano SLX 34t, 170mm (SM) / 175mm (MD,LG,XL) | Shimano XT 34t, 170mm (SM) / 175mm (MD,LG,XL) | |
CASSETTE | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | |
CHAIN | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT | |
BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano BB92 | Shimano BB92 | |
SEATPOST | INTENSE Dropper Recon, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (L/XL) | Kindshock LEC CI, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 175mm (LG/XL( | |
SADDLE | WTB Silverado with Steel Rails | WTB Silverado Fusion with Cr-Mo SL Rails | |
HANDLEBAR | INTENSE Recon Flat 760mm | INTENSE Recon Elite Flat Carbon 760mm | |
STEM | INTENSE Recon XC, 60mm (SM/MD), 70mm (LG/XL) | INTENSE Recon Elite XC, 60mm (SM/MD), 70mm (LG/XL) | |
HEADSET | Cane Creek AER Integrated, IS41-IS52/40 | Tange Seiki Integrated IS41-IS52/40 | |
BRAKESET | Shimano BR-M6100, Shimano RT56 Rotors 160mm Front and Rear | Shimano XT BR-M8100, Shimano XT Rotors 160mm Front and Rear | |
GRIP | INTENSE Foam | INTENSE Foam |
BASED OFF HIGH SETTING

HIGH SETTING | SM | MD | LG | XL | |
WHEELBASE | 1127mm / 44.4" | 1152mm / 45.37 | 1179mm / 46.4" | 1206mm / 47.5" | |
TOPTUBE LENGTH | 584mm / 23.0" | 609mm / 24.0" | 635mm / 25" | 660mm / 26" | |
CHAINSTAY LENGTH | 439mm / 17.3" | 439mm / 17.3" | 439mm / 17.3" | 439mm / 17.3" | |
HEADTUBE LENGTH | 90mm / 3.54" | 95mm / 3.7" | 105mm / 4.13" | 115mm / 4.5" | |
HEADTUBE ANGLE | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | |
REACH | 421mm / 16.6" | 444.5mm / 17.5" | 468mm / 18.4" | 490mm / 19.3" | |
STACK | 570mm / 22.45" | 575mm / 22.6" | 584mm / 23" | 490mm / 19.3" | |
BB HEIGHT | 330mm / 13.0" | 330mm / 13.0" | 330mm / 13.0" | 330mm / 13.0" | |
BB DROP | 38mm / 1.50" | 38mm / 1.50" | 38mm / 1.50" | 38mm / 1.50" | |
SEATTUBE ANGLE | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | |
SEATTUBE LENGTH | 406mm / 16" | 437mm / 17.2" | 488mm / 19.2" | 538mm / 21.2" | |
STANDOVER HEIGHT | 769mm / 30.3" | 771mm / 30.4" | 776mm / 30.4" | 781mm / 30.75 | |
FORK AXLE TO CROWN | 503.7mm / 19.8" | 503mm / 19.8" | 503.7mm / 19.8" | 503mm / 19.8" | |
FORK OFFSET | 44mm / 1.73" | 44mm / 1.73" | 44mm / 1.73" | 44mm / 1.73" | |
FRONT CENTER | 689mm / 27.1" | 715mm / 28.1" | 742mm / 29.2" | 768mm / 30.2" |

MODERN DAY XC

LIGHT, FAST, AGILE, FUN

OPTIMIZED PEDALING

THE JS TUNED XC LINK
COMPLIMENTARY TOOL BOX
Every INTENSE bike comes with it’s own complimentary toolbox(sent separately), which includes all the tools you will need to build and maintain your bike – a 3-way Y-Wrench Multi-Hex/Allen tool, high pressure shock pump, torque wrench and a selection of Philips, Hex/Allen and Torx drivers/bits. We also supply sealant and valves to convert your tires to a tubeless setup.

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