Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Intense Cycles
2018 Intense Cycles Carbine Foundation
Value Guide market data · 2018 Intense Cycles Carbine Foundation
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Intense Cycles Carbine Foundation value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Rock Shox Yari RC 29, Solo Air, 160mm
- Frame
- Carbine 29” Enduro Monocoque Carbon Frame. Alloy top link, internal shift, dropper post and brake routing. ISCG05 mounts, flack guard armour, 155mm travel
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Deluxe RT3, 230x60mm
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB92
- Cassette
- Sram PG1130 11 speed, 11-42T
- Chain
- Sram PC 1110 11 speed
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect 175mm
- Rear Derailleur
- Sram NX 11 speed
- Shifters
- Sram NX 11 speed Trigger
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano m500 Hydraulic
- Brakes
- Shimano m500 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Front & 180mm Rear
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Intense Recon 780mm Alloy
- Headset
- Intense Tapered
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Sport w/ Steel Rails
- Seatpost
- Race Face Aeffect 31.6mm, 150mm Dropper
- Stem
- Intense Recon 45mm
- Grips
- Intense Dual Lock-On
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- 15 x 110mm Boost (Front), 12 x 148mm Boost (Rear)
- Front Tire
- Maxxis 29x2.30 Highroller II 60TPI EXO/TR
- Rims
- Race Face AR 30, 29", 32 Hole
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Champion
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.