Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Intense Cycles
2016 Intense Cycles Carbine 29C Foundation
Value Guide market data · 2016 Intense Cycles Carbine 29C Foundation
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Overview
About this bike
2016 Intense Cycles Carbine 29C Foundation value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Carbine full mountain carbon, 125-140mm travel, internal routing, ISCG 05 mount, 142 x 12mm thru-axle
- Fork Brand & Model
- RockShox Pike RC, 160mm travel, 15mm thru-axle
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch RC3
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Intense Cycles Carbine 29C Foundation
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano HG50, 10-speed: 11-36
- Chain
- KMC
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB VOLT Sport
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- 32 Hole Intense Tuned
- Tires
- Maxxis High Roller II, 29 x 2.3
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.