|   Intense V8 | Jesus
Jan 23, 2004 1:41 PM | | |
| re: Intense V8 | Jesus
Jan 23, 2004 1:42 PM | | "Intense finished testing and pre-production work on its long-awaited big-drop trailbike. The V8, is designed around the patented VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) dual-link suspension, and uses a Fifth Element stable platform shock to provide a pedaling platform that rivals a cross-country chassis.
Intense founder Jeff Steber remarked that the V8 was purposely kept light and lively so it could be ridden uphill with reasonable ease. To this end, the V8 incorporates Manitou's One-Point-Five oversized head tube standard and a seven-inch-travel, single-crown Sherman fork.
The V-8 chassis is a simple-looking frame with enough reinforcements to give the Intense big-drop survivability, but it is really designed for hard-edged trail riders who choose the extreme line down the mountains.
Not bad for a chassis that has as much rear wheel travel as most downhill sleds. The V8 will replace the popular Uzzi SLX next season. Keep your eyes open for a complete test soon." |
| now we know why the SC bike is the VPFree and not the V8......nm | WestCoastHucker
Jan 23, 2004 1:44 PM | | |
| now we know why the SC bike is the VPFree and not the V8......nm | Swine
Jan 23, 2004 4:43 PM | | looks like a pretty sweet rig. all they need now is that revolver air shock and youll have a real trail bike with 8 inches of travel. |
| Damn <smacks forehead>, I could've had a V8.... | Slacker
Jan 23, 2004 6:01 PM | | instead of that sorry DHR I bought |
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