Name: SNIPER XC EXPERT
Brand: XC / 29" / 100mm
SKU: 23.5XCP9EXPM-RED-FJM-NA
Price: 2999.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$4,499.00 $2,999.00

This INTENSE, lightweight, full-suspension XC bike with 100mm travel is designed for agility, quick speed, and steep climbs. The latest Sniper XC frame has been upgraded to the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) and SRAM T-Type compatibility. Photos do not reflect this UDH upgrade.

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The Sniper XC is all about off-road speed… both up and down. It is fast and fiery, a truly innovative XC bike. It loves going uphill, but it always has one eye on the descents. A longer toptube, shorter stem, wider bars, lower bottom bracket, and slacker head angle all make for an exciting yet balanced bike. It is a complete system that is designed to work as one. Featuring a super lightweight full carbon frame (4lbs 5oz size Medium), rolling on 29” wheels, with progressive XC geometry. The Sniper XC is all about off-road speed… both up and down. It is fast and fiery, a truly innovative XC bike…

MODERN DAY XC

It’s all about geometry. Long, low, and slack is no longer just for the downhill crowd, it’s the ‘new normal’ for XC trail bikes too… it’s really a game-changer. We believe that short-travel bikes should descend like their long-travel siblings, so with the Sniper XC, we've created an XC trail bike with an aggressive DH spirit.

LIGHT, FAST, AGILE, FUN

We know that riding the Sniper will fill you with confidence. Climbing, descending, or cruising along… it does it all with powerful yet efficient ease. The way the Sniper covers the ground so quickly and effortlessly is inspiring, and it is nothing short of a revelation on the descents.

OPTIMIZED PEDALING

For the Sniper XC our engineering team focused on optimized pedaling performance and tweaking the shock tune to suit typical XC riding terrain. The suspension for the Sniper was designed for supple sensitivity on small bumps, mid-support for hard pedaling efficiency in and out of the saddle, and a good progression to the end of the stroke.

THE JS TUNED XC LINK

We talk about JS Suspension a lot here at INTENSE. JS stands for Jeff Steber (our founder and CEO); simply put, it is a sophisticated suspension system that uses two counter-rotating links to connect the front and rear triangles of the bike. The links are precisely placed to separate the pedaling and braking forces from the suspension performance. Every model in our range has its own personal and specific JS tune.

	BUILD	EXPERT
	WEIGHT	25 lbs 9 oz // 11.59 kg
	FRAME	Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel, Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), SRAM T-Type compatible.
	FORK	FOX Performance 32 Float SC, 100mm, Grip Damper 3-Pos Microadjust
	SHOCK	FOX Performance Float DPS, 3-Pos w/ Adjust
	WHEELSET	e*Thirteen XCX Alloy 29" 24mm
	HUBS	INTENSE Alloy
	TIRES	Maxxis Rekon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.25"
	SHIFTER	Shimano SLX 12SP, I-SPEC
	DERAILLEUR	Shimano SLX 12SP
	CRANK	Shimano SLX 12SP M7100 12sp, 34t 170mm (SM), 175mm (MD/LG/XL)
	CASSETTE	Shimano SLX
	CHAIN	Shimano SLX
	BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano BB92
	SEATPOST	INTENSE Dropper Recon, 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (L/XL)
	SADDLE	WTB Silverado with Steel Rails
	HANDLEBAR	INTENSE Recon Flat 760mm
	STEM	INTENSE Recon XC, 60mm (SM/MD), 70mm (LG/XL)
	HEADSET	Cane Creek AER Integrated, IS41-IS52/40
	BRAKESET	Shimano BR-M6100, Shimano RT56 Rotors 160mm Front and Rear
	GRIP	INTENSE Foam

BASED OFF HIGH SETTING

HIGH SETTING	SM	MD	LG	XL
WHEELBASE	1127mm	1152mm	1179mm	1206mm
TOPTUBE LENGTH	584mm	609mm	635mm	660mm
CHAINSTAY LENGTH	439mm	439mm	439mm	439mm
HEADTUBE LENGTH	90mm	95mm	105mm	115mm
HEADTUBE ANGLE	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°
REACH	421mm	444.5mm	468mm	490mm
STACK	570mm	575mm	584mm	593mm
BB HEIGHT	330mm	330mm	330mm	330mm
BB DROP	38mm	38mm	38mm	38mm
SEATTUBE ANGLE	74°	74°	74°	74°
SEATTUBE LENGTH	406mm	437mm	488mm	538mm
STANDOVER HEIGHT	769mm	771mm	776mm	781mm
FORK AXLE TO CROWN	503.7mm	503mm	503.7mm	503mm
FORK OFFSET	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
FRONT CENTER	689mm	715mm	742mm	768mm

ALL FULLY BUILT BIKES COME WITH A COMPLEMENTARY TOOL KIT, SO YOU CAN BUILD AND MAINTAIN YOUR BIKE.