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Intense Cycles
Tracer 275 Mountain Bike Frame - 2014

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Hand-built for blasting.

We love it when progress doesn't come at the expense of soul. Such is the case with the Intense Tracer 275 Mountain Bike Frame. Many of you will recognize the Tracer name, as it dates back well over a decade. And while the newest version sports 27.5-inch wheels, VPP suspension, and highly-refined aggressive geometry, it's very much a descendant of the original. It shares the same gorgeous aluminum construction, and it's still built in Temecula, Calif., by master fabricators who would probably be building space ships, were it not for their immense love of mountain bikes. In many ways, it's the best of the new school, in a package that will make even staunch purists smile. And that's before you get it on dirt, and realize just what a capable ride the Tracer really is.


Like the rest of Intense's lineup, much of the Tracer's impeccable trail manners can be attributed to its VPP suspension. It's a suspension platform that's widely beloved among riders in-the-know for its blend of pedaling efficiency and trail-erasing smoothness. VPP employs two aluminum counter-rotating links to achieve this balance. So in case you're wondering how it works, allow us to demystify it for you. The upper link provides most of the rotation as the bike compresses into the sag point. This yields a vertical wheel path, which you'll notice in the form of a firm feel during acceleration. As the bike compresses deeper into the suspension, the lower link activates, moving the axle path rearward. The rearward axle path enables the rear wheel to travel out of the way of square-edged impacts. If it sounds like an ideal blend of characteristics, well, that's because it is, and countless riders agree.


Aluminum is the material of choice here, both for its durability and the incredible tube-forming opportunities it provides. Modern trail bikes require a seemingly incompatible blend of durability and lightweight, which helps to illuminate the reasons for the Tracer's semi-monocoque front triangle construction. When we say semi-monocoque, what we mean is that there's a traditional round down tube, while the top tube assembly is built from two mirrored halves welded down the seam, also known as a monocoque.


The use of the round down tube ensures correct alignment, and the lack of seams makes it the strongest option for a section of the front triangle that is under tension when riding. But by using a monocoque top tube, Intense is able to increase the weld area at the head tube far beyond what would be possible with tubular construction. That increased weld surface means a stiffer, stronger head tube junction, and accordingly, more precise steering. Naturally, a mixed tapered head tube allows for the use of modern tapered forks, ensuring inch-perfect steering, even under heavy braking, or larger riders.


The asymmetrical rear triangle is decidedly burly, despite its modest weight. By using an oversized upright on the non-drive side, the drive side of the rear triangle is able to be lightened, while simultaneously improving drivetrain clearance. And it gets Intense's G1 replaceable dropout system, with a modern 12x142mm thru axle. By using a replaceable dropout, rather than a replaceable derailleur hanger, you get a stiffer mount for the derailleur, and accordingly, crisper shifts, with the peace of mind that comes with knowing you can replace your hanger should your derailleur meet a particularly grisly demise.


The Intense Tracer 275 Mountain Bike Frame is available in three sizes, from Small to Large, and in the colors Flat Black, Works Raw, Flo Orange, and Intense Red.


Frame Material
aluminum
Suspension
full-suspension
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT CTD Trail Adjust Kashima
Rear Travel
5.5 - 6 in
Head Tube Diameter
ZS44/EC49 Mixed Tapered
Headset Included
no
Bottom Bracket Type
73 mm BSA
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Cable Routing
external
Front Derailleur Mount
high direct-mount
Derailleur Pull
top pull
Seatpost Diameter
31.6 mm
Seat Collar
Intense
Rear Axle
12x142 mm thru axle (included)
Recommended Use
enduro, trail
Manufacturer Warranty
limited

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