Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Intense Cycles
2017 Intense Cycles Recluse Expert
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Overview
About this bike
2017 Intense Cycles Recluse Expert value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- 275 Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, i-BOX Pivot System, Downtube Flak Guard Armor, Internal Derailleur, Brake & Dropper Post Routing, ISCG 05 Mount, 140mm travel
- Fork Brand & Model
- RockShox Pike RC, 27.5” 15QR Thru Axle, 150mm Travel
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Monarch Plus HV MM, RC3 HV MM, Custom Tune, 200x57 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Pike RC, 27.5” 15QR Thru Axle, 150mm Travel
- Frame
- 275 Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, i-BOX Pivot System, Downtube Flak Guard Armor, Internal Derailleur, Brake & Dropper Post Routing, ISCG 05 Mount, 140mm travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2017 Intense Cycles Recluse Expert
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano DEORE XT, 11-SPEED, 11-42
- Chain
- Shimano 11 Speed
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano DEORE XT, RD-M8000, SGS 11-SPEED TOP-NORMAL SHADOW PLUS DESIGN
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Shifters
- Shimano DEORE XT, RIGHT, 11-SPEED
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide RS
- Brakes
- SRAM GUIDE RS, 180 mm front, 160 mm rear
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Headset
- TS Intense Headset, 25 mm of spacers
- Stem
- Thomson Elite X4: 60mm
- Handlebars
- Renthal Fatbar 20mm x 760 mm
- Seat Post
- RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm x 420 mm, zero offset, 150 mm of travel
- Tape/Grips
- Intense Dual Density Lock-On
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- DT Swiss SPLINE 28h, Shimano Driver, centerlock
- Tires
- Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5x2.30
- Axles
- 110x15 (front); 148x12 (rear)
- Spokes
- DT Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- DT Swiss E 1900 Spline 275
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.