expired Posted by PriceTheory • Oct 18, 2021
Oct 18, 2021 4:09 PM
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expired Posted by PriceTheory • Oct 18, 2021
Oct 18, 2021 4:09 PM
Costco Members: Intense 951 Trail Mountain Bike (Various Frames Sizes)
+ Free Shipping$3,250
$3,699
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Brakes are TRP Slate T4 4-piston brakes. Never used them, but reviews are positive--take shimano 4-pot pads, perform well, preferable to the SRAMs that would probably be specced on an NX bike. Retail for $120 each (without rotors).
One other downside I just noticed is that it uses the SRAM PG-1230 cassette, which means it is coming with a hyperglide freehub and not a newer XD driver. If you want to upgrade wheels, you'll have to buy a new cassette if you don't want to buy outdated wheels. That said, a new cassette is also an easy way to shave weight and a cassette will eventually wear out anyways.
I do still think however that what makes this a screaming deal is availability. But still, look at something like a Stumpjumper Evo Comp Alloy--$3800 for an aluminum frame, full NX, and a Rhythm 36 fork. Even if you could find one in stock somewhere, you're paying 550 more for better tires and a pinch more travel but an alloy frame (same Hyperglide cassette even).
And unlike an overseas D2C brand, you've got Costco's return policy and a 5-year frame warranty from Intense (which is located in California).
I'd reckon about one mile [caloriesburnedhq.com] per nugget [fatsecret.com]
Also, I'm trying to get exercise. No hate on e-bikes in general, but I have zero interest in a motor when it comes to recreational mountain biking.
Seems like a good price for the parts, but pretty outdated geometry (68 degree headtube angle!) like most Bikes Direct bikes. I highly doubt anyone in the market for the Intense 951s would even consider it.
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I'd love a Delano Peak or a Ripmo AF, but my 951 Trail is supposed to get here Thursday and I can still ride it before the snow comes...those other bikes I'd be lucky to have by the time the snow melts in the spring.
I'd love a Delano Peak or a Ripmo AF, but my 951 Trail is supposed to get here Thursday and I can still ride it before the snow comes...those other bikes I'd be lucky to have by the time the snow melts in the spring.
Its not e-bike.
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Its not e-bike.
For $3200 it better be able fly like the ET bike.
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I'd reckon about one mile [caloriesburnedhq.com] per nugget [fatsecret.com]
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Brakes are TRP Slate T4 4-piston brakes. Never used them, but reviews are positive--take shimano 4-pot pads, perform well, preferable to the SRAMs that would probably be specced on an NX bike. Retail for $120 each (without rotors).
One other downside I just noticed is that it uses the SRAM PG-1230 cassette, which means it is coming with a hyperglide freehub and not a newer XD driver. If you want to upgrade wheels, you'll have to buy a new cassette if you don't want to buy outdated wheels. That said, a new cassette is also an easy way to shave weight and a cassette will eventually wear out anyways.
I do still think however that what makes this a screaming deal is availability. But still, look at something like a Stumpjumper Evo Comp Alloy--$3800 for an aluminum frame, full NX, and a Rhythm 36 fork. Even if you could find one in stock somewhere, you're paying 550 more for better tires and a pinch more travel but an alloy frame (same Hyperglide cassette even).
And unlike an overseas D2C brand, you've got Costco's return policy and a 5-year frame warranty from Intense (which is located in California).
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Last week at SkyPark in SoCal I noticed they stock this exact bike for their rental. That should be a testament to the confidence people are putting in the bike.
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Brakes are arguably worse though...
Gotta go to the Core 3 if you want a carbon frame. Most sizes there say available in January and and you get a GX drivetrain and a Performance Elite fork...but it costs $4200.
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