[dap]

I absolutely love my 951!! So much in fact I will take yours too! Honestly though, the bike is great and I have enjoyed every second on mine (coming from a demo). Rip it then come back here and tell us what you think!!!
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220667

 

[Joe W.Cup]

My God Brian, are you sleep deprived or just drunker than a monkey's uncle? What was all that drivel? If they heard you talk like that at work, this guy would pants you and strap you to the sign up top with Bib's finger firmly stuffed in your vag!

I don't care who you are Brian, that is some funny $hit right there^^

Maybe you should just get a V10 as well, that you will have both. Skip the
M6, it sits too low for you.

 

[cubebiker]

Are you actually afraid of testing a bike?

I always buy new bikes untested and sometimes they do not fit my riding style. Well, get another one then.

I do not know what those WC riders you talked to said about the frame, but I have ridden some of the best frames out there and I am no racer but I can tell you that no frame is perfect.

The 951 is the best frame I ever had the pleasure to ride with. V10 was absolutely not my thing.

951 is totally fine in the beginning but for my taste it is a bit too progressive. To be able to use full travel you will have to use a soft spring and ride with a lot of sag.
The VPP2 System also likes to hit stones because the rear is VERY low.
Those were my bad issues.

The good ones are that it pedals quite good, corners absolutely great, even better then the sunday, takes those big bumps like no other bike and the RC4 fits the frame great, which means that you can adopt to any track in the world.
I have to say that I love those slack frames and that I ride a 63° HA with a reducer angle kit.

What I like most, is that the frame doesn't slow down in very fast bumpy root sections. I hated that about the sunday. And btw it is amazingly lightweight

Give it a try!

 

[godfather]

Exactly. I spent a year staring at geo charts and classified ads before I finally bought my Zumbi and now I realize that there are so many fantastic frames out there it's hard to get one you actually dislike. I even rode one of the other bikes I was considering since I bought mine and even though I liked the other one even better I'm not disappointed with my choice at all. Bikes are supposed to be fun, not stressful, so I would say try to stop worrying and get 'er dirty.

I was in the same boat. I didn't have access to test ride any of the upper end bikes that I was interested in, so had a really hard time pulling the trigger on my first serious big bike. I ended up getting two frames and building both. Truthfully, I was pretty worried about having too much bike or not getting the right bike for my riding style, but I quickly figured out that I could adapt to either bike and that there weren't night and day differences between them.

As long as you are having fun on it, who cares if you'll ever ride it to it's full potential. Who cares what anyone else thinks. If you are enjoying it, it's right for you and money well spent.

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

Quill, is this some sort of feeler thread or something? I mean really... Go shred that thing!!!

 

[rockofullr]

When I saw the title I thought this thread was gonna be a joke.

Or maybe somebody got the wrong size.

Seriously though, complaining before you even build it up....

 

[jonnynails]

Hey BK - what were the negatives that you heard about this bike? I'd be interested in hearing what they are. I'm sure your gonna love this bike, especially living on the East Coast. The geo on it just looks right.

 

[BKQuill]

For Christ's sake people. I'M NOT COMPLAINING!!!! It was a question out of curiosity more then anything. It's a brand new frame design and I was just curious if an old, fat, no skill rider like myself would be happy with a such a high performing "For Race Only" machine. Or maybe perhaps that I would be more happy with something a little more forgiven.

But I have since come to see the error in my thinking and it will be built. Thank you for those of you monkey's that actually understood where I was coming from.

Now, does anyone want to buy an unused Fox RC4 shock taken off from a 951?

 

[BKQuill]

As far as the negatives that I have heard, well, let's just say that it wasn't the frame design or construction of it. The wrinkle has been ironed out and there will be NO issues at all for me (or anyone else) to worry about.

 

[iRider]

As far as the negatives that I have heard, well, let's just say that it wasn't the frame design or construction of it.

So what does this leave us with? I can't think of anything else besides wrong color.

 

[Da Peach]

Is it a superlight frame with dent-prone tubing? Personally, I'm glad I had a bit more of a truck-bike when I was crashing a lot...

 

[norbar]

Is it a superlight frame with dent-prone tubing? Personally, I'm glad I had a bit more of a truck-bike when I was crashing a lot...

If I remember correctly it was still heavier by a fair bit than the socom but the FRO tubing does tend to dent easily, even on the m6 which is avreage weight. Still I belive that if you can live with the dents at that weight it should be ok.

 

[MDJ]

As far as the negatives that I have heard, well, let's just say that it wasn't the frame design or construction of it. The wrinkle has been ironed out and there will be NO issues at all for me (or anyone else) to worry about.

So you were worried about the negatives, but now you say the negatives are not an issue. Come on, give it up. You can't get off the hook that easy. What was the problem and what was fixed?

 

[Dwdrums00]

My buddies Medium 951 came in at 10.25lbs with a 450lb steel spring and a RC4. My medium M6 is 11.11lbs with a 450lb steel spring and a Revox. A medium V10 comes in around 10.4lbs. With that being said, I wouldn't worry about durability.

 

[FCLinder]

The guy that started this thread must be a NewBie!!!!!!!! Brian you better come race Paris this year!!!!!!

Cecil

 

[Joe W.Cup]

if an old, fat, no skill rider like myself

Old - Yeah you are old.
Fat - I heard your shedding it off.
No skill rider - I wouldn't exactly say that. You may need to spend some time back on the bike, but you do have skills. Hell you been BMXing longer then I have been alive.

 

[pager72]

Hi,

Just to clear up a few points here as pople don't post the truth sometimes which can create some negativity.
I am the CRC/Intense team manager. The reason the team riders changed back to their M6 evos was not because the 951 sucks! I have one, which I chose over the M6 as I don't ride as hard and fast as the top world cups guys and I am sure most of you guys on here or buying bikes don't. (no offence) The reason they changed back was because the M6 IS a more stable bike on a very rough world cup track at the speed the top riders are going. This doesn't mean the 951 isn't a good bike. It is easily good enough for 99% of the riders out there. The 951 is a bit quicker on certain tracks and is as good as most of the other brands DH bikes so if you have bought one or thinking of buying one. You won't be diassapointed. I love mine.
If you check results Chris Kovarik rode his 951 at the wheels of speed in Willingen (which has some big rock sections and is very high speed) to 3rd place just behind Gee Atherton and Mick Hannah. Chris also placed 14th at Fort William world cup on his 951. That was the first weekend he even rode one.
If we had enough spares and capacity to take more stuff to races, Chris would have both his 951 and M6 Evo built up and would swap between the 2. Ideally Chris would have used his 951 for some of the events this week at Crankworx.
So anyway. If you have bought a 951 you will love it, get out and ride instead of worrying about it on here!
Cheers
Nigel Page

 

[stiksandstones]

I been riding a 951 the last 2 days...I am biased, but the bike is unreal for any trail I have ridden on it here in whistler.
Ride it, you will love it.

 

[Peete]

Brian, I picked up on this thread a little late. Maybe we should trade bikes. The Uzzi VPX is a proven fat/old/slow guy frame but I'm willing to take one for the team so you can unload that 951 on me. Enjoy my Uzzi, it's been to Whistler twice and survived the Exit38 trails in the PNW.

Seriously, if it's like every other Intense I've ridden you will love the thing and ride the crap out of it. It won't happen soon but I decided the 951 will be my next bike.
BTW, give me a ring if you want to come down to Big Creek and ride.

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

Hi,

Just to clear up a few points here as pople don't post the truth sometimes which can create some negativity.
I am the CRC/Intense team manager. The reason the team riders changed back to their M6 evos was not because the 951 sucks! I have one, which I chose over the M6 as I don't ride as hard and fast as the top world cups guys and I am sure most of you guys on here or buying bikes don't. (no offence) The reason they changed back was because the M6 IS a more stable bike on a very rough world cup track at the speed the top riders are going. This doesn't mean the 951 isn't a good bike. It is easily good enough for 99% of the riders out there. The 951 is a bit quicker on certain tracks and is as good as most of the other brands DH bikes so if you have bought one or thinking of buying one. You won't be diassapointed. I love mine.
If you check results Chris Kovarik rode his 951 at the wheels of speed in Willingen (which has some big rock sections and is very high speed) to 3rd place just behind Gee Atherton and Mick Hannah. Chris also placed 14th at Fort William world cup on his 951. That was the first weekend he even rode one.
If we had enough spares and capacity to take more stuff to races, Chris would have both his 951 and M6 Evo built up and would swap between the 2. Ideally Chris would have used his 951 for some of the events this week at Crankworx.
So anyway. If you have bought a 951 you will love it, get out and ride instead of worrying about it on here!
Cheers
Nigel Page

Wow. It's pretty cool to hear from you on this Nigel... I've been on a Slopestyle for a few months now and absolutly love it. Since you had a huge hand in it's design, can you give me a broad opinion on how a 951 will feel under me? They're obviously quite different, but I want a DH rig that rides in a similar manner... I'm almost certain to get one at some point, so your input would be pretty sweet!

Sorry for the derailment.

 

[Joe W.Cup]

Hi,

Just to clear up a few points here as pople don't post the truth sometimes which can create some negativity.
I am the CRC/Intense team manager. The reason the team riders changed back to their M6 evos was not because the 951 sucks! I have one, which I chose over the M6 as I don't ride as hard and fast as the top world cups guys and I am sure most of you guys on here or buying bikes don't. (no offence) The reason they changed back was because the M6 IS a more stable bike on a very rough world cup track at the speed the top riders are going. This doesn't mean the 951 isn't a good bike. It is easily good enough for 99% of the riders out there. The 951 is a bit quicker on certain tracks and is as good as most of the other brands DH bikes so if you have bought one or thinking of buying one. You won't be diassapointed. I love mine.
If you check results Chris Kovarik rode his 951 at the wheels of speed in Willingen (which has some big rock sections and is very high speed) to 3rd place just behind Gee Atherton and Mick Hannah. Chris also placed 14th at Fort William world cup on his 951. That was the first weekend he even rode one.
If we had enough spares and capacity to take more stuff to races, Chris would have both his 951 and M6 Evo built up and would swap between the 2. Ideally Chris would have used his 951 for some of the events this week at Crankworx.
So anyway. If you have bought a 951 you will love it, get out and ride instead of worrying about it on here!
Cheers
Nigel Page

And this is why Brian didn't make any comments on the situation, he's in the industry (well, he used to be, I think he now plays with airplane tires, but he is still very "connected" to the industry) and perhaps he didn't want to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Which the internet is great for doing.

So I for one applaud him for not sharing what he heard, he's letting Nigel do the talking since Mr. Page is about as direct as one can get.

 

[ROTFLMAO]

Pfffft, like Nigel knows more than us WC internet jockys...

 

[Joe W.Cup]

Pfffft, like Nigel knows more than us WC internet jockys...

I know! Right?

 

[iRider]

And this is why Brian didn't make any comments on the situation, he's in the industry (well, he used to be, I think he now plays with airplane tires, but he is still very "connected" to the industry) and perhaps he didn't want to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Which the internet is great for doing.

So I for one applaud him for not sharing what he heard, he's letting Nigel do the talking since Mr. Page is about as direct as one can get.

So why did he start this thread in the first place then? If he is/was in the industry he should know better and instead talked to his friends that told him the bike has negatives instead of posting here.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Joe W.Cup]

'cause he's strange that way, or he was bored at work and wanted to get your panties in a bunch. An by "your" I don't personally mean you.

 

[Kntr]

My 951 should be here next week. Oh ya!!

 

[tatankainlondon]

My 951 should be here next week. Oh ya!!

Don't you have a Socom too?
Are you putting Hammerschmidt on your 951?

 

[cableguy]

My 951 should be here next week. Oh ya!!

A couple of days ago: "Screw Intense. I will never buy another Intense in my life."

I guess you are eating your words? LOL

 

[Kntr]

I guess you are eating your words? LOL

I dont remember saying those words. Can you PM me the URL. Maybe I need a reminder. I think it was when Intense wouldnt warranty my BRAND new bearings. They were overtightened from Intense.


Yes, I HAD a Socom. But Im gonna try a 951 with a HammerSchmidt next.

 

[cableguy]

I dont remember saying those words. Can you PM me the URL. Maybe I need a reminder. I think it was when Intense wouldnt warranty my BRAND new bearings. They were overtightened from Intense.


Yes, I HAD a Socom. But Im gonna try a 951 with a HammerSchmidt next.

That was about 3 days ago when we were exchanging PM's about getting HS to work on your Socom. You were p*ssed about Intense customer service.

951 looks like a great bike. Too bad it came out after I got my Jedi. Have fun with it.

 

[Kntr]

Ahhh, thats right. Well, after a lot of phone calls and emails, Intense is hooking me up. Their customer service is fair. Im back to lovin Intense.

 

[dhrookie]

Do the 951 have greaseable bearings on the lower pivots? I ride mainly at Snowshoe and everytime I've been there this year it's been a wash. The bearings on my M3 are paying the price.

 

[Kntr]

Yes the have grease zerts.

 

[jvnixon]

Do the 951 have greaseable bearings on the lower pivots?

Yep!

 

[dhrookie]

Nice! Thank guys.

 

[noobinacan]

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/5347/

 

[Jeremy R]

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/5347/

@ pinkbike
That kid had Bob Marley's head singing to a song that he didn't sing,
and turned it in for a school project.
epic.