275 Intense Carbine

[VTSS350]

I have been looking at the Intense Cabine since they were released but when they included the 27.5 in the line up I new it was time to get one. I just finished building it up to replace a Giant Reign. I have always owned 6inch bikes and love them but this is the first Carbon bike I have owned. I was thinking about running a chain guide until I saw the new XX1 cranks and chain ring. The new XX1 chainring has different thickness teath and retains the chain. Combine the XX1 with the new type 2 derailleur and my chain will stay put.

Took it out for its first ride today and it is unbelievable! It so much better than any of the other 6inch bikes I have owned.

A big thank you goes to Adrian at Belrose Bikes and Matt from Monza! Thanks boys!


Frame - Intense Carbine 275
Rear shock - FOX CTD
Front shock/fork - Rockshox Revalations 120/150mm
Handlebars - Deity Black Labels 750mm
Stem - ENVE
Headset - King
Grips - Jet Black
Saddle - Fizik Gobi
Seatpost - KS LEV
Front brake - XO
Rear brake - XO
Cranks - Sram XX1
Chain - 10 speed hollow pin
Pedals - Shimano XT trails
Rear derailleur - Sram XO
Rear shifter - Sram XO
Cassette - Sram XO 11-36 10speed
Front rim - Sram Rise 40
Rear rim - Sram Rise 40
Spokes - Bladded
Tubes - Tubeless
Total weight - 12.4kg

 

[bmx]

Very nice build.

Do you think you'd find the chain bouncing off down rocky sections? I've never ridden a single ring without a guide but am considering it.

 

[MB]

Very nice build.

Do you think you'd find the chain bouncing off down rocky sections? I've never ridden a single ring without a guide but am considering it.

Hell yeah that's badass!! Loving the Red Dave, looks mint!

@BMX - I've been running this exact setup for a few months now and haven't dropped a chain once. There's heaps of tension in the type 2 mech that works together with the intermittent sized teeth on the XX1 ring to hold it all together nicely. No need for a guide.

 

[VTSS350]

Very nice build.

Do you think you'd find the chain bouncing off down rocky sections? I've never ridden a single ring without a guide but am considering it.

Not at all BMX. Have you used a type 2 derailleur?? The spring tension is out of this world! Also the XX1 chainring is totally different to standard chain rings. It has been designed with single chainring/no chain guide in mind. Get on the XX1 as its awesome!

Hell yeah that's badass!! Loving the Red Dave, looks mint!

@BMX - I've been running this exact setup for a few months now and haven't dropped a chain once. There's heaps of tension in the type 2 mech that works together with the intermittent sized teeth on the XX1 ring to hold it all together nicely. No need for a guide.

Cheers moonman! I am stoked with it, there is nothing I would change! Cant wait to race it at the all mountain race at Thredbo! Hopefully we can catch up in Bright for a Beer, there on me!

 

[bmx]

Perfect. Was in need of a new derailleur, shall invest. Cheers

 

[Nerf Herder]

That red is just awesome ...

Perfect. Was in need of a new derailleur, shall invest. Cheers

Just remember its a system so all parts work together to complete the system. getting one part isn't enough.

May also want to look at a couple of reviews ...

 

[ChopSticks]

WOW those 650B HD's def dont give much room for mud clearance ey?!?!?!

 

[andy]

That is a lot closer than I was expecting for the rear tyre. I will convert mine to 650b soon, just waiting for some money to arrive to buy the wheels. I assume you are using the 650b dropouts?

Bike of the month is going to be hard again.

 

[0psi]

I assume you are using the 650b dropouts?

Yup.

Also. When did you want me to collect your POS bike to properly dispose of it? :dance:

 

[VTSS350]

Yup.

Also. When did you want me to collect your POS bike to properly dispose of it? :dance:

Haha, you can pick it up in about 2years, make sure you have your wallet with you!

 

[SOTTA]

Love it!. Next dually I build would have to be one of these for sure!

 

[VTSS350]

WOW those 650B HD's def dont give much room for mud clearance ey?!?!?!

The photos make the clearance look smaller than it actually is.

 

[debeer]

Really nice build mate, need some csixx goodness slapped across that drivetrain. I normally gag at anything that not 26!

 

[VTSS350]

Really nice build mate, need some csixx goodness slapped across that drivetrain. !

No need, it has an XX1 chainring! No need for a chain guide!

 

[ChopSticks]

Really nice build mate, need some csixx goodness slapped across that drivetrain. I normally gag at anything that not 26!

cSixx chain stay protector

 

[andy]

Clutch dérailleur so doesn't need a chainstay protector.

 

[ChopSticks]

Clutch dérailleur so doesn't need a chainstay protector.

Pretty sure OP isn't taking any chances and already has some thin clear vinyl on there... Be safe and get one

 

[VTSS350]

cSixx chain stay protector

Clutch mech so not alot of need.

There is actually 1mm thick clear 3m tape on the chainstay anyway.

 

[andy]

Pretty sure OP isn't taking any chances and already has some thin clear vinyl on there... Be safe and get one

So do I, But after 6 months and quite a bit of racing I don't have a single mark after the built in leather section.

 

[agentninety3]

Yeah, I spose it's an alright bike. Certainly no Giant, but it'll do.