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  • Page 1 2 02 2 // PRO, E XPE RT & FRAME ONLY MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE INTENSE M29 Register your bike at: www.intensecycles.com/pages/registerbike The M-Series of INTENSE downhill bikes have a history and race heritage that is unrivaled. It is an unbroken chain of evolution, from the original M1 back in 1994 right through to our current offering… the M29.
  • Page 3 From the early days of INTENSE, when founder Jeff Steber worked alone in his garage, to today with our crew of talented people working in our Temecula, CA...

  • Page 4: Component

    Front brake 06 Rear shock Rotor Saddle (seat) Spoke Seatpost Tire Seatpost clamp Thru axle Rear brake Crankset Model: INTENSE M29 Model Year: 2022 Frame Travel: 208mm Compatible Fork: 200-203mm Headtube/Headset: ZS49/28.6 - ZS56/30 Frame Seattube Dimensions: 31.6mm BB Shell Width:...
  • Page 5 GO TO INTENSE.COM/PAGES/TECHVIDEOS WE ARE HERE TO HELP! If at any time you feel unsure about what you are doing then please contact us at INTENSE or seek the help of a professional mechanic at your local bike shop. INTENSE +1 951.307.9211...
  • Page 6 S T E P 1 REMOVE WHEELS & PUT BIKE IN STAND The packaging sections are individually numbered to make it easy for you to remove everything in the right order. When you first open your bike box you will find an accessory box and the bike itself.
  • Page 7 S T E P 2 INSTALL HANDLEBARS Using the 4mm Allen key remove the four bolts from the two handlebar clamps of the stem and put the handlebars in place. Use the guidelines printed on the handlebars to help position them centrally and evenly.
  • Page 8 S T E P 3 INSTALL SRAM REAR DERAILLEUR Move to the rear of the bike and cut off any zip-ties or packaging from the rear derailleur and chain. Using a 5mm Allen key, screw the derailleur into the derailleur hanger/frame (A). At this point be careful that the ‘B screw’...
  • Page 9 S T E P 4 INSTALL REAR WHEEL Take out the rear brake pad spacer – this is usually orange, red or yellow plastic. Once removed be careful not to squeeze the brake lever until the rear wheel is in position. On the non-drive side of the bike loosen the cone spacer bolt using a 5mm Allen key (B).
  • Page 10 S T E P 4 C O N T I N U E D . . . Once everything is lined up and in position, reinsert the axle from the non-drive side of the bike tighten using a 5mm Allen key in a counterclockwise direction (H).
  • Page 11 S T E P 5 INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Just like the rear wheel, remove all packaging from the front wheel making sure the hub end caps are still in the correct place and that they haven’t been pulled off by accident. If they do come off, just press them back into position.
  • Page 12 S T E P 5 C O N T I N U E D . . . EXPERT BUILD (DVO) Install the front wheel into the dropouts and insert the axle through the dropouts and hub. With a 6mm Allen key, and applying some inward pressure, tighten the axle in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 13 S T E P 6 INSTALL PEDALS Pedals are somewhat of a personal choice – some people prefer flat pedals, others clipless, and then of course there are all the different brands and designs. So please take note, your bike does not come supplied with pedals, so that you can choose your own.
  • Page 14 S T E P 8 ADJUST HEADSET & HANDLEBARS If your headset feels a little loose, undo the three pinch bolts on the top crown of your forks with a 4mm Allen key (A,B,C). Two of the pinch bolts are located on the forward-facing surface and the third bolt is located on the back side near the steerer tube.
  • Page 15 S T E P 9 ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT Saddle height on a downhill bike comes down to personal preference. Adjust your saddle to your preferred height (A), check that it is straight and then tighten the seat clamp with a 5mm Allen key to 5Nm. S T E P 1 0 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The ideal tire pressure setting is determined by four...

  • Page 16: Front Suspension

    S T E P 1 1 FO R K: PRO Ö H LI N S DH38 / EXPERT DVO ONYX D C D1 FRONT SUSPENSION SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING FORK SAG SET UP RIDER WEIGHT PRO BUILD ÖHLINS EXPERT BUILD DVO (lbs) (kgs) PRESSURE (psi)
  • Page 17 S T E P 1 2 S T E P 1 3 SETTING FORK SAG SETTING FORK REBOUND You now need to measure the ‘sag’ of the fork. Sag is The rebound setting on your fork is how quickly important as it allows the fork to work properly. With your suspension reacts to impacts and returns to the help of a friend sit on the bike in a normal riding its normal position after compression.
  • Page 18 HIGH AND LOW SPEED FO R K: PRO Ö H LI N S DH38 / EXPERT DVO ONYX D C D1 COMPRESSION ADJUSTERS SUGGESTED REBOUND SETTINGS Different models of forks (and rear shocks) have different levels of adjustment that will enable you to fine tune your suspension.

  • Page 19: Rear Suspension Setup

    S T E P 1 4 S T E P 1 5 REAR SUSPENSION SET UP SETTING SHOCK SAG First check the spring rate-chart on this page to make sure that the spring fitted on Just as you did with your forks you now need to set your M29 is within range for your rider weight.
  • Page 20 On the PRO (Öhlins) model the rebound adjuster for WARNING 2019-2022 INTENSE M29 frame is not compatible with the rear shock is a gold dial (A), and for the EXPERT MY21-22 FOX DHX2 COIL and FOX FLOAT X2 rear shock (DVO) model it is a green dial (B), both are located due to space constraints within the frame and new shock shape.

  • Page 21: Final Check

    S T E P 1 7 FINAL CHECK You are almost ready to go riding. Now is a good time to check over your bike to make sure that everything looks correct – all packaging is removed, bolts are all tightened to the correct torques, etc.

  • Page 22: Geometry Charts

    M 2 9 GEOMETRY CHARTS SIZE LARGE PRO SHOWN REACH 76.5º 62.7º 1266 WHEELBASE SIZE MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE WHEELBASE 1251MM / 49.3" 1266MM / 49.8" 1307MM / 51.5" TOPTUBE LENGTH 574MM / 22.6" 589MM / 23.2" 629MM / 24.8" CHAINSTAY LENGTH 456MM / 17.95"...

  • Page 23: Maintenance Schedule

    CLEAN AND REGREASE INTERFACE WITH FRAME in any degree it’s best to have your frame FRAME PIVOTS REMOVE PIVOT BOLTS, CHECK BEARINGS FOR inspected by a qualified INTENSE, LLC PITTING AND WEAR dealer. Any direct impact to the frame can HEADSET DISASSEMBLE STEM, HEADSET AND FORK.

  • Page 24: Parts Listings

    M 2 9 PARTS LISTING 10 Crush Tube 45 mm ID 130838 Crush Tube 45 mm ID Lower Link M29 11 Crush Tube M29 130839 Crush Tube 15 mm ID Lower Link M29 12 Lower Link 130840 Forged Lower Link, M29 13 Spacer Lower Link (BB) 130841 Spacer Lower Link (BB) M29...

  • Page 25: Parts Kits

    M 2 9 PARTS KITS Seat Collar IT340210 Seat Collar Bolted 36.1 M29 340342 Seat Collar Bolted 410048 Bolt SHCS M6 x 16 SS Lower Link Hardware Kit IT150095 Link Kit Lower Hardware M29 130778 Cap Bearing Blk TW 130841 Spacer Lower Link (BB) M29 130791 Bolt Main Pivot 1.5t Expander Blk TW...

  • Page 26: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Achieving correct torque is vital to ensuring the proper performance and function of the M29 frame. Failure to do so could result in suboptimal performance of your frame as well as premature wear and tear of individual parts. In addition to this chart, torque values are laser etched onto corresponding hardware for your reference.
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