April 04, 2023

2011 Intense SlopeStyle 2 - A super fun bike for free ride.

The Intense Slopestyle 2 (SS2) model from 2011 was designed as a versatile bike suitable for a range of mountain biking disciplines. It features a lightweight aluminum frame that is built to withstand the rigors of aggressive riding, and its geometry is optimized for slopestyle, freeride, and all-mountain riding.

The SS2 has a slack head angle of 67 degrees, which provides stability and confidence when descending steep and technical terrain. The bike also has a low bottom bracket height and short chainstays, which make it nimble and maneuverable on tight and technical sections of the trail.

Other notable features of the SS2 include a tapered head tube, ISCG 05 tabs for mounting a chain guide, and adjustable dropouts that allow riders to fine-tune the bike's geometry and chainstay length to their preferences.

In terms of suspension, the SS2 is typically equipped with a 160mm travel fork and a 150mm travel rear shock, which provides a plush and responsive ride on rough and rocky terrain. The bike is also designed to accommodate both 26-inch and 27.5-inch wheels, giving riders the option to choose their preferred wheel size.

Overall, the Intense SS2 is a highly capable and versatile bike that is suitable for a wide range of mountain biking disciplines. Its Swiss Army knife-like capabilities make it a popular choice among riders who want a bike that can handle everything from steep and technical descents to flowy and fun all-mountain trails.

These are the components that went into it.

- Front fork: 2017 Fox 36 Float Kashima

- Rear shock: Fox DH5 spring 500L

- Headset: Chris King

- Bars: Enve DH carbon

- Stem: Thomson Elite 4

- Industry 9 hubs laced to DSupra Rims (DH)

- Sram 9 Speed cassette

- Shifter: Sram X0 9 speed Special edition

- Derailleur: Sram X0 carbon

- Cranks: E-thirteen DH carbon Trsr

- Breaks: Hope X2