The Intense Tracer T275 Carbon and Tracer 275 are high-performance mountain bikes designed for trail and enduro riding. These bikes are built to offer a thrilling riding experience, featuring a 27.5-inch wheel size and modern trail geometry. The Tracer family has a rich history, with development starting in 2012, aiming for a perfect balance of beauty and aggressive performance.
Function Description
The Tracer T275 Carbon and Tracer 275 are full-suspension mountain bikes engineered for aggressive trail and enduro riding. They are designed to handle demanding terrain, offering a blend of stability, agility, and efficient power transfer. The bikes utilize a patented VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension system, which is known for its ability to provide excellent small-bump compliance, efficient pedaling, and predictable big-hit performance. The adjustable travel feature allows riders to switch between 160mm and 145mm of rear travel, adapting the bike to different riding styles and trail conditions.
Important Technical Specifications
Frame Features:
- Adjustable Travel: 5 3/4" or 6 1/4" (145mm or 160mm)
- Wheel Size: 27.5"
- Suspension Technology: Patented VPP Suspension Technology
- Head Tube: Tapered
- Mounts: ISCG 05 mounts
- Cable Routing: Internal cable routing for dropper posts, integrated internal cable routing system (T275C) / external cable (T275)
- Front Triangle: Monocoque front triangle (T275C only)
- Geometry: Modern trail geometry
- Dropouts: Integrated 142x12 dropouts
- Bearings: Angular contact bearing / collet 15mm axle system with replaceable grease zerks
- Protection: Flack guard chain stay & down tube protection
Component Specifications:
- Fork: Accepts 1 1/25" straight steer or 1 1/25"/1.5" tapered steer, 160mm travel, 552mm lower leg length, 42mm offset
- Shock: 200mm x 57mm (7.875" x 2.25"), 22mm x 6mm and 30mm x 6mm reducers
- Front Derailleur: Direct mount, top pull
- Seat Post: 31.6mm
- Headset: Zero stack 44 upper / external cup 49 lower
- Bottom Bracket: Press fit BB92 (T275C) / threaded 73mm (T275)
- Rear Axle: 142mm x 12mm TA
- Brake Mount: International standard for 160mm rotor
Geometry (Medium Size):
- Wheel Base: 1149 mm / 45.25"
- Top Tube Length (HOR): 585 mm / 23"
- Chain Stay Length: 432 mm / 17"
- Head Tube Length: 114 mm / 4.5"
- Head Tube Angle: 66.5 degrees
- Reach: 416 mm / 16.4"
- Stack: 609 mm / 24.0"
- BB Height: 343 mm / 13.5"
- Seat Tube Angle (Effective): 74.5 degrees
- Seat Tube Angle (Actual): 70.5 degrees
- Seat Tube Length: 445 mm / 17.5"
- Standover Height: 798 mm / 31.4"
Torque Chart (Key Values):
- Pivot Bolts (various locations): 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs or 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs
- Derailleur Hanger: 11 Nm / 100 in-lbs
- M8 Hex Bolts: 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs
- M5 Hex Bolts: 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs
- All torque values are laser etched onto corresponding hardware for easy reference.
Usage Features
Assembly:
The assembly process requires specific tools and knowledge. It is recommended to have an authorized Intense dealer perform service and maintenance. Key steps include:
- Connecting Top Link to Front Triangle: Involves holding the top link and shock mount, inserting the upper pivot axle, and tightening bolts to 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs.
- Connecting Box Link to Front Triangle: Involves holding the bearing cap and matching the front triangle pivot point, then inserting the main pivot expander bolt and tightening to 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs.
- Connecting Rear Triangle to Box Link: Follows previous steps to connect the rear triangle to the box link.
- Connecting Rear Triangle to Top Link: Involves inserting shoulder bolts through seat stay bearings, applying Loctite #243 to top link threads, and tightening shoulder bolts to 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs.
- Installing Rear Shock: Involves matching the forward end of the shock to the forward shock mount, installing M6x40mm bolts, and tightening both shock bolts incrementally to 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs.
- Installing Adjuster Cones: Involves greasing and inserting cone adjusters into the head of the main pivot expander bolt, then tightening M6x22mm bolts to 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs.
- Installing Derailleur Hanger: Involves greasing the outer edges of the derailleur hanger, adding Loctite #243 to threads of the hanger bolt, and tightening to 11 Nm / 100 in-lbs.
Setup and Tuning:
- Seatpost: Ensure the seatpost is inserted at least 4 inches into the main frame to prevent damage or failure.
- Adjustable Travel: The upper linkage offers dual mounting positions for 160mm (upper mount) and 145mm (lower mount) rear travel.
- Shock Setup (Cane Creek DB Air, Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3, Fox Shox Evolution Float CTD Adj): Detailed charts are provided for rider weight, spring pressure (PSI), and rebound clicks out for both 145mm and 160mm travel settings. Riders should consult the shock manual for complete information on setup, tuning, and maintenance.
- Cane Creek DB Air: Base tune recommendation includes 16mm SAG, specific settings for HSC, LSC, HSR, and LSR.
- Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3: Provides spring PSI and rebound clicks out for rider weights from 100 lbs (45 kgs) to 300 lbs (136.08 kgs).
- Fox Shox Evolution, Float CTD Adj: Provides spring PSI and rebound clicks out for rider weights from 100 lbs (45 kgs) to 300 lbs (136.08 kgs).
- All shock setups recommend 20% SAG when sitting on the bike and 25-30% fork SAG when sitting on the bike.
Maintenance Features
General Service and Care:
- Regular maintenance is crucial for safe performance and longevity.
- It is recommended to have an authorized Intense dealer perform service.
- Always wear eye protection and use proper tools, Loctite, grease, and torque specs during assembly.
T275C Carbon Care (Specific for Carbon Frames):
- Cleaning: Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water; avoid abrasive cloths or cleaners.
- Cable Routing: Ensure all frame surfaces in contact with cables are protected; cable housing rubbing on carbon can wear over time.
- Brake Levers, Handlebar Ends, Fork Crown: Ensure these components do not contact the frame at full rotation.
- Storage: Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike stand or car rack.
- Inspection: Always inspect your frame for any chain suck damage. Intense frames come equipped with steel chain suck plates, but damage can still occur.
- Post-Crash Inspection: Always inspect your frame in full after a crash for cracks, dents, or loose fibers. A qualified Intense Cycles dealer should inspect any damage.
- Grease: Use high-grade waterproof grease on seat post, BB, and head set bearing contact areas with the carbon.
- Cleaning: Never ream or face a carbon frame.
- Torque: Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings.
Maintenance Schedule:
- Every Ride:
- Tires: Check air pressure, inspect tread and sidewalls for tears and punctures.
- Chain: Brush off and lubricate.
- Brakes: Squeeze brakes and confirm function.
- General: Clean complete bike of mud and debris.
- Headset: Check adjustment.
- Box Link: Add grease thru zerk fittings.
- Frame Pivots: Check torques.
- Spokes: Inspect for damage, check tension.
- Shock and Fork: Check air pressure, inspect for leaks.
- 500 Miles or 1 Month:
- All "Every Ride" tasks.
- Derailleur Cables: Inspect and lube.
- Seatpost: Clean and regrease interface with frame.
- Frame Pivots: Remove pivot bolts, check bearings for pitting and wear.
- Headset: Disassemble stem, headset and fork. Check bearings for pitting and wear.
- Hubs: Pull wheels off, check hub bearings for pitting and wear.
- Bottom Bracket: Remove crank arms and check BB bearings for pitting and wear.
- Brakes: Replace brake pads.
- Chain: Inspect for damage and check for stretching.
- 2000 Miles or 6 Months:
- All "Every Ride" and "500 Miles or 1 Month" tasks.
- General: Complete tune-up.
- 4000 Miles or 1 Year:
- All previous tasks.
- Shock and Fork: Overhaul (See MFG Recommendations).
The above maintenance schedule is only a guideline; refer to component manufacturer for specific instruction on maintaining their parts.
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