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  • Page 1 2 02 5 // TRACE R 27 9 P RO MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Register your bike at: THE INTENSE www.intensecycles.com/pages/registerbike TRACER 279 PRO The INTENSE Tracer Enduro bike was completely redesigned in 2022. A brand new suspension configuration gives you 170mm (6.7”) of travel, a 29” front wheel and a 27.5” rear. Through extensive testing...
  • 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 Breakdown

    Front brake 05 Seatstay Rotor 06 Rear shock Spoke Saddle (seat) Tire Dropper seatpost Thru axle Seatpost clamp Model: INTENSE TRACER 279 PRO Model Year: 2025 Frame Travel: 170mm Compatible Forks: 170mm Headset: zs49/28.6 -ZS56/40 Seattube Diameter: 31.6mm BB Shell Width:...

  • Page 5: Setup Guide

    INTENSECYCLES1993 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: Remove Wheels And

    S T E P 1 REMOVE WHEELS & PUT BIKE IN STAND When you first open your bike box you will find an accessory/tool box and the bike itself. Carefully locate the tool box and remove the wheels from the bike box and put to one side.

  • Page 7: Install Handlebars

    S T E P 2 INSTALL HANDLEBARS Remove any packaging on the front of the bike, then spin the handlebar stem 180º so that the stem and forks are facing forward (A). Make sure that the forks are the correct way around – the front brake caliper should be on the left (non-drive) side of the bike, with the fork arch facing forward.

  • Page 8: Install Rear Derailleur

    S T E P 3 INSTALL REAR DERAILLEUR Move to the rear of the bike and cut off any zip-ties or packaging from the rear derailleur and chain (A). In order to position the derailluer cage in the correct orientation follow the steps below. The rear axle features an integrated pull-out lever, simply pull this out, unscrew and remove the rear axle (B).
  • Page 9 S T E P 3 C O N T I N U E D Locate the derailleur battery from the SRAM AXS Power Pack Box, remove the red cover from the battery (A). Return to the bike derailleur and open battery lock lever and remove the red dust cover (B).

  • Page 10: Install Rear Wheel

    S T E P 4 INSTALL REAR WHEEL Take out the rear brake pad spacer (A). Once removed be careful not to squeeze the brake lever until the rear wheel is in position. Remove any packaging left on the rear wheel, including the large black plastic rotor guards (B).
  • Page 11 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 and tighten using the integrated lever on the non-drive side (left), turning clockwise until tight (F). Reinstall the lever within the axle by pushing it firmly back in place.

  • Page 12: Install Front Wheel

    S T E P 5 INSTALL FRONT 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. Then remove the brake pad spacer (B).
  • Page 13 S T E P 7 WIRELESS GEARING SET UP & SHIFTING INSPECTION The Tracer 279 Pro comes supplied with SRAM’s AXS wireless shifter and rear derailleur. Your wireless system should come paired, if it is not you S T E P 6 can perform the following steps.
  • Page 14 S T E P 8 ADJUST HEADSET & HANDLEBARS Your bike’s headset comes ‘pre-loaded’ from our factory but it is good practice to check it. If it feels a little loose then undo the stem clamping bolts slightly using a using a 4mm Allen key (A). Then gently tighten the top cap bolt 2-4Nm using a 5mm Allen key (B).

  • Page 15: Adjust Saddle Height

    S T E P 9 ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT Set the height of your saddle (seat) with your seatpost in its fully extended position. Using a 5mm Allen key loosen the seatpost clamp and adjust the seatpost to the correct height. A good base measurement is to stand next to your bike in your riding shoes, putting your hand against the top of your hip bone (A).
  • Page 16 TRACER 279 PRO Open (counterclockwise) The Tracer 279 Pro uses FOX 38 air sprung front fork. To achieve the best Least amount of rebound performance from your FOX suspension first you need to set the air pressure. damping. Fork rebounds Adjust the air pressure to attain your proper sag setting.
  • Page 17 S T E P 1 3 REAR SUSPENSION SETUP COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENTS TRACER 279 PRO High-speed compression (HSC) adjustment is useful to control First check the spring rate-chart below to make sure that the spring fitted on your shock performance during bigger hits, landings, and square-edged- FOX FACTORY DHX2 Coil shock is within range for your rider weight.

  • Page 18: Final Check

    S T E P 1 4 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 19 Follow the steps below or check out the Tech Video for more details. The Flip Chip on the INTENSE Tracer 279 is located on the Lower Link of the suspension system where it bolts onto the rear shock. With the bike fully built...
  • Page 20 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED STEP 01 To remove the rear wheel shift the chain into the smallest gear on the cassette. Gently push your SRAM derailleur forward in a counterclockwise direction until it is vertical and then lock it in position using the ‘derailleur lock’...
  • Page 21 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED STEP 04 Remove the two D-Lock Shoulder Bolts and pull the Top Link forward and carefully remove the silver spacers (F). STEP 05 In order for the Rear Triangle to move more freely pull the rear brake hose and rear derailleur cable through the frame by roughly 50mm/2”...
  • Page 22 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED STEP 06 With a 5mm Allen key from the left (non-drive side) side loosen the Rear Shock Bolt (I). Once undone remove the Rear Shock Bolt by sliding it out (J). STEP 07 Remove your Flip Chips on both sides and flip them...
  • Page 23 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED STEP 9 Now you need to reattach the Top Link. Make sure that the two Bearing Spacers are still in place (O). If they did dropout you can use a dab of grease here to help hold them in position.
  • Page 24 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED STEP 13 Using a 5mm Allen key on the drive-side of the bike screw the D-Lock Nut onto the D-Lock Bolt (S). You’ll need to apply a little pressure on the end of the bolt on the left (non-drive side), just so that the bolt doesn’t get pushed out.

  • Page 25: The 'Chad System

    I N T E R N A L S T O R A G E THE ‘CHAD SYSTEM’ The INTENSE Tracer comes with the 'CHAD System', named after the late Chad Peterson, our former Product Manager, who developed the concept. You can access the storage from a small hatch door on the lower part of the bike’s downtube.

  • Page 26: Geometry Charts

    T R A C E R 2 7 9 P R O GEOMETRY CHARTS SIZE LARGE (HI) SHOWN REACH 77.9º 64.5º 1257 WHEELBASE GEOMETRY HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION SIZE 425mm 455mm 480mm 505mm REACH 420mm 450mm 475mm 500mm 64.5° 64.5° 64.5°...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Parts Listings

    ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC. T R A C E R 2 7 9 P R O Bearing Cap 24mm OD 130765 Cap Bearing Blk PARTS Bearing Cap 130778 Cap Bearing Blk D-Lock Reducer 130803 Tracer RT D-Lock Reducer LISTING D-Lock Reducer 130805...
  • Page 29 ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC. T R A C E R 2 7 9 P R O 40 Hanger Hardware 410070 Hanger Stop, M4 x 8 x 10mm OD 2Nm / 18in-lbs PARTS 41 Rear Shock Bolt 410071 Bolt SHCS, M8 x 51, Rear Shock Bolt 16Nm / 140in-lbs 42 Bearing 7902...

  • Page 30: Parts Kits

    T R A C E R 2 7 9 P R O PARTS KITS DOWNTUBE DOOR IT150144 Tracer Downtube Door 140070 Downtube Door Tracer 170000 Hook Velcro TOP LINK HARDWARE KIT IT150134 Top Link Hardware Kit Tracer 130813 Tracer RT D-Lock bolt 130803 Tracr RT D-Lock Reducer 130835...
  • Page 31 Lower Link Flip Chip 130898 Lower Link M8 x 1.25 Thread, Flip Chip DERAILLEUR HANGER KIT IT150141 INTENSE Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) Kit 130897 Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) 410070 Hanger Stop, M4 x 8 x 10mm OD TOP LINK KIT...

  • Page 32: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Achieving correct torque is vital to ensuring the proper performance and function of the Tracer 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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