[waterdogs]

Nothing new here. Specialized is probably finalizing the designs for the 2013 demo about now. February of 2010 the 2012 demo designs were finalized.

Did 10 years in the auto industry..... they are on the five year plan, on a good day (or year) with no major hick ups. Keep in mind they have A LOT more people and a lot more money to through into development. I would also imagine change control in the bike industry doesn't compare to change control in the auto industry.... man, the crap we through sometimes.

 

[bizutch]

...

Butch, if I understand you correctly, you are wondering if I am shooting time lapse? I don't even know how to do that stuff, so, no

awww...but time lapse welding and building look so cool!!!

 

[Kntr]

Kntr, perhaps you have a bad tire, I have a demo 951 here with 2.5, no rubbing. And my wifes M9 has a 2.5 on rear now with plenty of room (both in G3.a).

Bad tire.. hahaha. Thats a good one.

Ive tried Maxxis 2.5 High Roller, Maxxis 2.5 DHF, and Schwalbe 2.35 DH. All would rub once in a while and only cleared by 2-3mm.


Since you read all the forums, maybe you should pay attention to what people are complaining about. Most everyone with a 951 is having rubbing issues in the short setting. Some guys are going to the extent of bending the cross brace. Yes, bending the brace with a piece of wood and a hammer!! Now people are experiencing the headtubes being faced incorrectly. I am one of those people and deinatley not the only. You guys build great bikes, but there are always little things wrong with them. Im not bashing. Im just stating facts. I love Intense and will probably always own one.

 

[descente]

You guys build great bikes, but there are always little things wrong with them.

aren't those two mutally exclusive statements?

either way, the M9 looks dope, but i'm waiting for the M11.

 

[Banshee Rider]

either way, the M9 looks dope, but i'm waiting for the M11.

Next month, be patient!

Man that picture of the hanging front triangles gets me giddy. Sweet!

 

[TheMontashu]

Doesn't FRO mean "Not For You"?

No, it means the seat tube is going to be so thin that you can see the top tube on the inside of it from weld over penetration.

Believe me, I wish I was joking, but I have seen it on multiple models, multiple times. (talking 5 or 6)

 

[frorider]

aren't those two mutally exclusive statements?

.

nope. talk to anyone who's owned a vintage european sportscar...quirky, sometimes problematic in weird ways, but unique.

as an intense owner i understand the mix of love/hate Kntr is expressing here. when I bought mine 3 yrs ago, i had the shop remove the rear and check for misalignment before sending it to me.

there can be long, long threads on the forums devoted to a particular Intense issue (like the ones Kntr mentioned), but when you bring those problems up with Intense the reaction is usually 'wow that's the first time we've heard that complaint'. i'm not sure where the disconnect arises.

anyway, nice looking bike.

 

[bizutch]

Way to take a dump on a long time forum member who only recently became an Intense employee.

 

[stiksandstones]

No way!
haters on RM???

Well, back on topic, some red M9's went out yesterday, keep on keepin' on.

 

[mtg]

No, it means the seat tube is going to be so thin that you can see the top tube on the inside of it from weld over penetration.

Believe me, I wish I was joking, but I have seen it on multiple models, multiple times. (talking 5 or 6)

Generally it's a good thing to get full penetration on a weld, especially with relatively thin tubes. At worst, they would need to ream the inside of the seat tube, post-weld.

The ones you should be worried about are when you don't see full penetration.

 

[Eastwood]

No way!
haters on RM???

Well, back on topic, some red M9's went out yesterday, keep on keepin' on.

Any updates on the factory team? Will Kovarik be on it? Him, Claire and Matti would be a perfect squad IMO

 

[stiksandstones]

Any updates on the factory team? Will Kovarik be on it? Him, Claire and Matti would be a perfect squad IMO

Working hard on it. Hard as hell to be a bit smaller than the big guys and put forth a big effort, but we will figure something out.

I think it's safe to say Kovarik will be on Intense bikes. As he said to me at the worlds "mate, I am just psyched on the M9, best bike I have ever ridden and I don't want to help develop another bike from scratch…especially when I found perfection"
ohhhhhh yes.

 

[cubebiker]

That is good to hear! I would really be disappointed if Kovarik was riding sth else...

 

[stiksandstones]

That is good to hear! I would really be disappointed if Kovarik was riding sth else...

It would make me sick to my stomach actually.
We should be all good.

 

[epic]

I'm hoping we'll see Jill Kintner on Intense again. She's been a champion in everything she's done so far, I bet it'll be the same with DH.

 

[Lifer]

Mr. Stik,
Any chance of a fender @ some point? Seems like that might help keep shocks out of the shop, and I really don't want to hang some fugly shade tree monstrosity on such a beautiful beast. BTW, I'd be happy to test a proto for ya-my raw med. should be shipping to Go Ride next month

 

[boogenman]

Must make more money again!

Anyone want a slightly used M6?

 

[SCARY]

Hey Stik,just curious,are the big name riders on stock bikes ,or does like kovarik have special gussets,and over welds?

I think I know the answer,I just miss you.

 

[iRider]

It would make me sick to my stomach actually.
We should be all good.

Awesome! That just made my day!

 

[Christiaan]

No way!
haters on RM???

Well, back on topic, some red M9's went out yesterday, keep on keepin' on.

Forget Red, get the Chrome Black out! I want to build mine asap!

Did the decalset change slighty from the bikes at Eurobike, the ones on the seatstays look a bit shorter?

 

[SylentK]

Generally it's a good thing to get full penetration...need to ream....full penetration.

I think the kids are using the term "getting it in". As in "This girl was so hot I just wanted to get it in."

 

[bizutch]

Generally it's a good thing to get full penetration on a weld, ....

The wife said I laid down some perfect welds this morning after the kids were off to school.

 

[wood booger]

The wife said I laid down some perfect welds this morning after the kids were off to school.

Stacking dimes in the crapper is nothing to be proud of.

 

[Kntr]

Real world M9 frame weight?

 

[TrailzHozer]

Think FRO stands for "Frame Really Outofalignment"

just kidding, I really love the looks of the new bikes. only wish I could afford one

 

[SCARY]

Stacking dimes in the crapper is nothing to be proud of.

I've had welds that look like sh1t,too.

 

[kidwoo]

Stacking dimes in the crapper is nothing to be proud of.

You've just gutted my life's work.

 

[wood booger]

You've just gutted my life's work.

Sorry, but it's all about the "smooth welds" these days anyway.

It's easy, just drink lots of cheap beer and consume a carnitas burrito. Smooth as butter.
If you experience spackle, turn the gas flow rate down a bit.

 

[a-rod]

Working hard on it. Hard as hell to be a bit smaller than the big guys and put forth a big effort, but we will figure something out.

I think it's safe to say Kovarik will be on Intense bikes. As he said to me at the worlds "mate, I am just psyched on the M9, best bike I have ever ridden and I don't want to help develop another bike from scratch…especially when I found perfection"
ohhhhhh yes.

Wow, that's soooo cool to hear! It just wouldn't be Kovarik if he wasn't on Intense! Hope to see you guys on the top of the WC podium!

 

[p-spec]

Hey stick,hows the warehouse looking ???? eny frames in there,ordered mine

Wondering how much wait time im looking at,thanks man.