Intense Cycles (United States) - Press Release: The M16 is a world-cup proven downhill racing machine. It is the culmination of decades of R&D that began with it’s famous predecessor, the M1, and has evolved throughout the generations of M.

The M16 was introduced in 2016 and it was the first full-carbon downhill bike introduced INTENSE. With 27.5” wheels, the M16 remains an important race-ready model in the INTENSE line-up for those looking for a quality downhill bike with premium components and featuring the smaller wheel size.

Since the initial M16 model was released, the INTENSE Factory Racing team and INTENSE engineers have worked closely together to retune the kinematics of the bike for improved agility and handling over a variety of terrain. The fixed geometry of the bike compliments the bike’s new metric shock, which is longer than the predecessor for better overall stability and feeling, especially in race conditions. The geometry has been further improved and the bike has a slightly slacker head angle, with a lower BB than the previous model. The M16 now boasts an ‘FRO’ (For Racing Only) bottom link, which works in harmony with the revised kinematics, geometry and metric shock on the bike, offering a premium riding experience thanks to INTENSE’s high-quality engineering. We put a lot of thought into the process of improving this already-impressive downhill model, and thanks to our accessibility to the toughest arenas in the world with some of the leading athletes on the planet, the M16 is a more complete and an even more race defined package for those looking for a 27.5” downhill bike. For 2020 the bike has a new striking look in the high-quality finish expected from INTENSE.

Expert Build Specifications:

• Frame: M16 Monocoque Carbon Frame. Optimized Layup Carbon fiber. Carbon top link, Titanium hardware, Internal shift and brake routing. ISCG05 mounts, Flak guard armor.
• Travel: 215-240MM (8.4-9.4”)
• Fork: Fox Performance Elite Float 40 / 200MM
• Shock: Fox Performance Float X2 / 250MM x 75MM

Wheelset:

• Wheels: E13 LG1 DH 30MM
• Hubs: E13 TRS Race SL 27.5, 110x20 mm front HUB; 157 x 12 mm rear w/XD Driver, 20 mm front
• Rims: E13 LG1 DH 30MM
• Spokes: E13
• Tires Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 x 2.50 // Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.40”

Drivetrain:

• Shifters: Sram GX 7 speed
• Rear Derailleur: Sram GX DH 7 speed
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Crank: E13 LG1 Alloy DH / 36t / 165MM / Boost
• Cassette: E13 7 speed DM / 9-21t
• Chain: Sram PC 1110 7/11speed
• Chain Guide: E13 LG1+
• Bottom Bracket: E13 83MM BSA (Threaded)

Components:

• Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
• Seatpost: Intense Alloy 31.6MM
• Handlebar: Intense Recon Alloy DH 800MM
• Stem: Renthal Integra DH 45MM
• Headset: Cane Creek, 40, alloy cartridge, 25 mm of spacers
• Brakeset: Shimano Zee M640 Front / Shimano Zee M640 Rear // Rotors Shimano XT RT76 203MM Front / Shimano XT RT76 203MM Rear
• Grips: Intense Lock-on