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asilvertouch reviews the Intense M3
If you’ve ever seen an Intense Cycles M3 in person, you’ll understand what I’m about to write about these frames: these things are likely the sexiest downhill bikes in existence. Combine the M3’s hot looks with a laterally-stiff rear end, race proven geometry, decent weight, and the cachet that comes along with a high-end frameset and you’ve got a frame that almost anyone would ride if given the chance.
Whatever your take on the characteristics of the M3, there’s no denying that it’s a performer, and a performer at the highest level of competition. Intense has several top pros on its downhill team, including Sabrina Jonnier and Chris Kovarik — who both did well on the World Cup circuit this past year.
asilvertouch has a long-term review of the Intense M3 that looks at the frame’s performance over an entire season on the dirt. There’s plenty of good advice about the frame — including some common problems related to set up — and a few photos that highlight the overall quality of the frame.