Intense M9 pics
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looks like a less-curvy M6 Evo.
interested learning what the specs are.
what happened to M7 and M8 ???
interested learning what the specs are.
what happened to M7 and M8 ???
I'm sure you've noticed almost every Intense is named after guns & ammo?
Rednecks!
Those pics are from yesterdays Rd.3 of the Irish National DH series, was held in Dunmanway, Co.Cork. Kovarik won with Simmonds right there with him, "veteran" Irish racer Colin Ross was only 4secs back in 3rd. Matti Lehikoinen could only manage 5th place with some understandable stoked Irish riders getting in infront of him!
The course they raced on has some real steep sections and is a decent test of bike handling skills. Good to see the CRC/Intense boys in their main sponsors homeland.
The course they raced on has some real steep sections and is a decent test of bike handling skills. Good to see the CRC/Intense boys in their main sponsors homeland.
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but what's the story with all the models, how do they differentiate into the various market segments?
951, M6 EVO, M9?
951, M6 EVO, M9?
some action from round 3 you can see the new intense in action on what was a very muddy and technical track.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/136029/
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/136029/
Looks, verrryyyy Nice!
So is that top tube all one piece, including to the seat tower and extending down to the downtube? Looks like it is...how'd they do that?!? The old M6s were clamshells welded together right?
if you look close at the first photo there seems to be a weld down the middle on the top tube. so they are using the same methods as always
Can somebody please explain the differences between the M6, M6 EVO, and the M9. I'm just not seeing it. The only difference I can see is the different shock mounting positions on the front triangle on the pics of the M9. Other than that and an adjustable headtube.... nadda. Is there really enough of a change to warrant a new bike moniker? The diff between M1 and M3... huge. M3 and M6... huge. If you are going to launch a new line.... shouldn't it be different? What's wrong with just making it "the new M6" and advertising it as an improvement on an already rave reviewed bike....
M6 EVO = earlier test version of M9.
Who really cares what it's called if it rides good?
Who really cares what it's called if it rides good?
Okay it's an improvement on the M6 then. And the new M6 is called the M9. Think of i as an upside down 6 if that will help . . .
I think some people are just worried their stickers will look out dated
So true...
Better to be constantly evolving, testing, trying new things than to be worried about what the resale value of some guys beat m6 is going to be.
It's a downhill bike. If you're riding it hard, chances are the resale isn't going to be that great when you decide to sell it anyways.
It's a downhill bike. If you're riding it hard, chances are the resale isn't going to be that great when you decide to sell it anyways.
You reckon he actually draws 'em, seems like that would waste time.
Steber is very "hands-on". He prefers finger paints.
im sure everyone with an m6 in this thread want the m9 because theyre at the limit of the m6's capabilities no!?
951 and M6 (M9) are 2 different bicycles. They ride different, different geometry, M9 is more travel than 951, and the M9 costs more than 951. I repeat, 2 very different DH bikes.
I curious about the marketing approach that Intense in going to take once both the 951 and M9 are in production at the same time. I understand the bikes are different and know why I would buy one versus the other (I think), but I'm curious how Intense will try to market these two to the public.
I imagine it will go beyond just the price point since these are 'very different' bikes.
I imagine it will go beyond just the price point since these are 'very different' bikes.
probably will go the same way that the socom and m6 were sold at the same time.
Bikes look tasty, and great results from the team.
I hope they make it out of Ireland.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/new-volcano-ash-flight-ban-ordered-20100504-u42q.html?autostart=1
I hope they make it out of Ireland.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/new-volcano-ash-flight-ban-ordered-20100504-u42q.html?autostart=1
I dont mind paying my anus out for something made with proper gauge tubes and that will last and work like it did the first day.
I cannot wait to see the price tag,to be honnest I dont really care.I want one.
p.s I hope it weights 11 pounds.
Too bad that will be unlikly.
I cannot wait to see the price tag,to be honnest I dont really care.I want one.
p.s I hope it weights 11 pounds.
Too bad that will be unlikly.
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I'm just hoping that they fixed all the creaking/backing out bolt issues!
Been riding Intense bikes for the past 6 + years.
Also hope they've made the swing arms stronger then on previous bikes. I've broken a few triangles, 3 swing arms and 6 linkages on my bike.
Been riding Intense bikes for the past 6 + years.
Also hope they've made the swing arms stronger then on previous bikes. I've broken a few triangles, 3 swing arms and 6 linkages on my bike.
Its a basic intense santacruz vpp rear from the years+ 951 downtube+m6 top tube looks wise.
Looks stellar all I can say.
However if theres one thing I do remember waiting in line at bromont,is if theres a bike you can hear coming down the hill,its an intense.
As far as turner goes,I watched the 2009 interbike video,and wats the wait.Is he waiting until he gets all the money before he starts the fab of the first batch ?!?!?! I'd be whilling to bet thats not far.....
p.s
wen is this seat going to be available.....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/mick_989/IMG_2278.jpg
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Looks stellar all I can say.
However if theres one thing I do remember waiting in line at bromont,is if theres a bike you can hear coming down the hill,its an intense.
As far as turner goes,I watched the 2009 interbike video,and wats the wait.Is he waiting until he gets all the money before he starts the fab of the first batch ?!?!?! I'd be whilling to bet thats not far.....
p.s
wen is this seat going to be available.....
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/mick_989/IMG_2278.jpg
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wow. you might want to pick your lines instead of plowing through everything
werd. or consider getting something that will handle what ever is being dished out a little better. i don't break much stuff, but i would have moved on to something else long before i tallied up those results if i were breaking stuff......repeatedly.
disclaimer - i am not suggesting Intense are bad frames, i have had no experience on them.
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Stikman, can you please make sure this sees production soon
I generally take the fastest line down the race course so I get the best result I can. Sometimes that means my bike gets a beating and I expect it to stand up to it. Sure it needs new rims sometimes but I don't think you can be taking racing semi seriously but pick the nice smooth lines so you dont beat your bike up, that just wouldn't work.
You might try riding faster instead of posting on the net.
But if you did that, you'd race pro, like he does. Mike breaks so much stuff from a a combination of really nasty terrain where there are NO smooth lines, riding really hard and riding a lot. All of this requires stepping away from the keyboard and not being an E-douche.