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DOWNHILL | 203MM | 26" wheels

The M1 has 203mm (linear) / 212mm (progressive) of rear travel and is built around a 6-link, high-pivot, 6061-T6 aluminum frame. The M1 is a race-proven winner. Designed for a MX wheelset, developed, and perfected by our engineers and the INTENSE Factory Racing team on the World Cup circuit to be the fast-est downhill bike. 

Frame Size SM MD LG XL
Reach 430mm 450mm 470mm 490mm
Headtube Angle 63° 63° 63° 63°
Seattube Angle (Effective) 75° 75° 75° 75°
Seattube Angle (Actual) 57° 57° 57° 57°
Wheelbase 1243mm 1263mm 1290mm 1310mm
Chainstay Length 445mm 445mm 445mm 445mm
Front Center 798mm 818mm 845mm 865mm
BB Height 355mm 355mm 355mm 355mm
Stack 628mm 628mm 641mm 641mm
Toptube Length 593mm 613mm 637mm 662mm
Headtube Length 100mm 100mm 115mm 115mm
BB Drop 19mm 19mm 19mm 19mm
Seattube Length 405mm 405mm 440mm 440mm
Max Seatpost Insertion Depth 120mm 120mm 155mm 170mm

*Based off a 605mm axle to crown, 52mm offset fork // **Based off tire OD of 750mm front and 711mm Rear

Size Chart
Model: M1
Model Year: 2026
Category: Downhill
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Available Colors: Red, Titanium Grey
Frame Weight (No Shock):
Max Front Travel: 203mm (Dual Crown Only)
Max Rear Travel: 203mm (Linear) / 212mm (Progressive)
Rear Travel Shock Positions: Linear = 27% Progression With 203mm of Travel  |  Progressive = 31% Progression With 212mm of Travel
Headset: ZS56 Upper / ZS56 Lower (No External Cup Headsets)
Seattube Diameter: 31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp: 36.4mm
Max Seatpost Insertion Depth: (S) 120mm  |  (M) 120mm  |  (L) 155mm  |  (XL) 170mm
BB Shell Width: BSA 83mm
Max Chainring: 34T
Chainline: 55mm E-Thirteen, Race Face Atlas (No Idler Spacer Kit)  |  56.5mm SRAM, TRP, and Hope (1 Idler Spacer Kit)  |  57.9mm Shimano (2 Idler Spacer Kit)
Recommended Max Tire Width: 2.5"
Brakes: Disc Brake Hydraulic, Post Mount / Direct
Min Brake Rotor Size: 200mm
Max Brake Rotor Size: 223mm (with adapter)
Derailleur Hanger: INTENSE M1 Hanger
T-Type Compatible: N/A
Rear Hub Spacing: 12mm x 157mm Super Boost
Shock Size: 250mm x 75mm
Front Shock Mount Hardware: 8mm x 40mm
Rear Shock Mount Hardware: 8mm x 20mm

EVOLUTION OF EXCELLENCE.

The M1 has 203mm (linear) / 212mm (progressive) of rear travel and is built around a 6-link, high-pivot, 6061-T6 aluminum frame. The M1 is a race-proven winner. Designed for a 279 wheelset, developed, and perfected by our engineers and the INTENSE Factory Racing team on the World Cup circuit to be the fastest downhill bike.

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