Intense SS advice

2planker110 · 02-22-2009, 08:11 AM

Hey there,

Anyone out there have any experience on an Intense SS? If so, what are your thoughts? I am one of the people who impulse bought the thing off chainlove and now it's in my garage and I am wondering if I should build it up, or just try to get my money back? I ride Nelson, BC in the Summer and spend the rest of my time at the Eagle Velopark down here in Idaho where we continue to improve the jump lines and skills/freeride area. My thought was this thing would be great at the velopark but I think the gnar in Nelson might rip it in half. That said, I saw Mr. Bourdon shuttling up the North Shore in Nelson quite a few times last Summer. I'm no Bourdo, but I was wondering if anyone has experience running an SS in a North shore environment.....that kind of terrain really is where my heart is. Any help you guys can provide is appreciated. Thanks much.

Jim

Bryan · 02-22-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2planker110

I'm no Bourdo,

Jim

bourdo wasn't even bourdo till he got the SS....

if you like the name jim bourdo....i say keep the SS.

Mike P · 02-22-2009, 05:08 PM

I had one, and quite liked it. The one recurring problem I had was smoking my cranks on almost everything. I was not used to a low BB as I had just come off my Uzzi, but after a few rides I figured it out.

I loved it at Whistler as it truely was low and fast, but for the majority of the riding I do it wasn't what I "needed". I sold it to my buddy who is always riding Paper Route(mini A-line) at Ledgeview and he can't stop raving about it.

For its intended purpose, the bike is faultless. If you are looking for a bike to jump and rip berms all day it is the one, but if you need to do more with it, you may want to look at the new Uzzi.

FWIW, I went with the Nomad 2.0 and have yet to ride a better All Mountain bike, really it is that good!

Feral · 02-22-2009, 05:14 PM

I know this is a little off topic, but what did you end up paying for that frame? What did shipping/customs/taxes end up costing you?

partswhore · 02-22-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Feral

I know this is a little off topic, but what did you end up paying for that frame? What did shipping/customs/taxes end up costing you?

I also picked one up off Chainlove and it ended up being about ~1600 CAD$ after the exchange and gst. No PST and no Duty on bikes.

Richiban · 03-24-2009, 08:01 AM

I've been on mine for a year and ride mostly shore and whistler. It only took a couple whacks to the pedals to figure out where things are / how low they are and it hasn't been a problem since. I've been super happy with the bike and find that it rides steeps and chunder better than I expected. Easy to throw around and loves to jump.

Jon-boy · 03-24-2009, 06:25 PM

My thoughts are much like the above... run short cranks and you'll get used to the low BB. The great thing about the low BB is that when you throw this thing into the corners it will just rail and you'll end up wanting nothing but bikes with low BB's again.

The bike is low in many ways, the low TT just makes you want to throw the bike around and makes you feel like you are 'in' the bike rather than on top if it. It's a feeling that I look for in my bikes and makes me feel really confident on tech lines.

I had a Totem on my bike which slacked out the HA a touch more than the many builds you see with the Fox 36. I had no complaints with this bike on steep tech lines.

I also really liked railing tight singletrack on it, think Angry Pirate, Ninja Cougar, Too Tight at Whistler.... the short WB just soaks up trails like this.

It also loves to jump and pump rollers in the trail. It is a playful bike. A-line and Dirt Merchant are a blast on this and the travel ramps up nicely for some of the bigger hits like the GLC drop.

I say build it up.. it's a great bike and I doubt it will leave you wanting.

I sadly sold mine as I need some $'s but I know I'll miss it this summer.

DaveM · 03-24-2009, 06:36 PM

I want an SS so bad I can almost taste it.

If I could have sold my Orange 224 there would be one in the garage right now.

partswhore · 03-25-2009, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon-boy

My thoughts are much like the above... run short cranks and you'll get used to the low BB. The great thing about the low BB is that when you throw this thing into the corners it will just rail and you'll end up wanting nothing but bikes with low BB's again.

The bike is low in many ways, the low TT just makes you want to throw the bike around and makes you feel like you are 'in' the bike rather than on top if it. It's a feeling that I look for in my bikes and makes me feel really confident on tech lines.

I had a Totem on my bike which slacked out the HA a touch more than the many builds you see with the Fox 36. I had no complaints with this bike on steep tech lines.

I also really liked railing tight singletrack on it, think Angry Pirate, Ninja Cougar, Too Tight at Whistler.... the short WB just soaks up trails like this.

It also loves to jump and pump rollers in the trail. It is a playful bike. A-line and Dirt Merchant are a blast on this and the travel ramps up nicely for some of the bigger hits like the GLC drop.

I say build it up.. it's a great bike and I doubt it will leave you wanting.

I sadly sold mine as I need some $'s but I know I'll miss it this summer.

Sounds like the same setup I have. I've got two rides on mine now and am just figuring the shock setup for this bike.

What kind of pressure and bottom out adjustment did you run on the DHX 5?

Also, I'm trying to setup my Totem solo air, any tips?

Thanks!

xy9ine · 03-25-2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partswhore

Sounds like the same setup I have. I've got two rides on mine now and am just figuring the shock setup for this bike.

What kind of pressure and bottom out adjustment did you run on the DHX 5?

Also, I'm trying to setup my Totem solo air, any tips?

Thanks!

lets see pics!

partswhore · 03-25-2009, 06:46 AM

Here ya go

Jon-boy · 03-25-2009, 06:51 AM

Bejebus, that's so close to what I just sold... anyway for the rear shock I had a 500lb spring, about 110psi in the chamber with it would in just to the second line. That seemed to work well for me at 200 lbs in gear. Oh and I had the pro-pedal wound in two/three clicks.

Jon-boy · 03-25-2009, 06:53 AM

Just for prosperity here is a photo of what was mine....

xy9ine · 03-25-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partswhore

Here ya go

sweet man. looks like a fun ride.

partswhore · 03-25-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon-boy

Bejebus, that's so close to what I just sold... anyway for the rear shock I had a 500lb spring, about 110psi in the chamber with it would in just to the second line. That seemed to work well for me at 200 lbs in gear. Oh and I had the pro-pedal wound in two/three clicks.

Hey thanks, I'm running a 450 ti right now so the setings will be different. I'm around the same weight as you too. I'll just have to ride the snot out of it to get it dialed, he he.

02-22-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
2planker110 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 2470	Intense SS advice Hey there, Anyone out there have any experience on an Intense SS? If so, what are your thoughts? I am one of the people who impulse bought the thing off chainlove and now it's in my garage and I am wondering if I should build it up, or just try to get my money back? I ride Nelson, BC in the Summer and spend the rest of my time at the Eagle Velopark down here in Idaho where we continue to improve the jump lines and skills/freeride area. My thought was this thing would be great at the velopark but I think the gnar in Nelson might rip it in half. That said, I saw Mr. Bourdon shuttling up the North Shore in Nelson quite a few times last Summer. I'm no Bourdo, but I was wondering if anyone has experience running an SS in a North shore environment.....that kind of terrain really is where my heart is. Any help you guys can provide is appreciated. Thanks much. Jim

03-24-2009, 06:25 PM	#7
Jon-boy Registered Self-abuser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 849 Rep Power: 20202	My thoughts are much like the above... run short cranks and you'll get used to the low BB. The great thing about the low BB is that when you throw this thing into the corners it will just rail and you'll end up wanting nothing but bikes with low BB's again. The bike is low in many ways, the low TT just makes you want to throw the bike around and makes you feel like you are 'in' the bike rather than on top if it. It's a feeling that I look for in my bikes and makes me feel really confident on tech lines. I had a Totem on my bike which slacked out the HA a touch more than the many builds you see with the Fox 36. I had no complaints with this bike on steep tech lines. I also really liked railing tight singletrack on it, think Angry Pirate, Ninja Cougar, Too Tight at Whistler.... the short WB just soaks up trails like this. It also loves to jump and pump rollers in the trail. It is a playful bike. A-line and Dirt Merchant are a blast on this and the travel ramps up nicely for some of the bigger hits like the GLC drop. I say build it up.. it's a great bike and I doubt it will leave you wanting. I sadly sold mine as I need some $'s but I know I'll miss it this summer. __________________ Jon-boy.

03-24-2009, 06:36 PM	#8
DaveM www.davemackie.ca Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 13,903 Rep Power: 15268536	I want an SS so bad I can almost taste it. If I could have sold my Orange 224 there would be one in the garage right now. __________________ www.davemackie.ca

03-25-2009, 06:51 AM	#12
Jon-boy Registered Self-abuser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 849 Rep Power: 20202	Bejebus, that's so close to what I just sold... anyway for the rear shock I had a 500lb spring, about 110psi in the chamber with it would in just to the second line. That seemed to work well for me at 200 lbs in gear. Oh and I had the pro-pedal wound in two/three clicks. __________________ Jon-boy.

03-25-2009, 06:53 AM	#13
Jon-boy Registered Self-abuser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 849 Rep Power: 20202	Just for prosperity here is a photo of what was mine.... __________________ Jon-boy. Last edited by Jon-boy; 03-25-2009 at 05:59 PM.

02-22-2009, 05:08 PM	#3
Mike P Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 142 Rep Power: 20458	I had one, and quite liked it. The one recurring problem I had was smoking my cranks on almost everything. I was not used to a low BB as I had just come off my Uzzi, but after a few rides I figured it out. I loved it at Whistler as it truely was low and fast, but for the majority of the riding I do it wasn't what I "needed". I sold it to my buddy who is always riding Paper Route(mini A-line) at Ledgeview and he can't stop raving about it. For its intended purpose, the bike is faultless. If you are looking for a bike to jump and rip berms all day it is the one, but if you need to do more with it, you may want to look at the new Uzzi. FWIW, I went with the Nomad 2.0 and have yet to ride a better All Mountain bike, really it is that good!

02-22-2009, 05:14 PM	#4
Feral Your suck goes to 11.. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Comox Posts: 2,847 Rep Power: 12530114	I know this is a little off topic, but what did you end up paying for that frame? What did shipping/customs/taxes end up costing you?

03-24-2009, 08:01 AM	#6
Richiban Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	I've been on mine for a year and ride mostly shore and whistler. It only took a couple whacks to the pedals to figure out where things are / how low they are and it hasn't been a problem since. I've been super happy with the bike and find that it rides steeps and chunder better than I expected. Easy to throw around and loves to jump.

03-25-2009, 06:46 AM	#11
partswhore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 350054	Here ya go

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