Bike of the Week - Intense Sniper XC FRO - World Cup Speed at $3000 Off
Nathan Schultz
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate cross-country race machine, this is it. The Intense Sniper XC FRO combines a featherweight carbon frame, 100mm of travel, and geometry perfected for World Cup courses. Built to climb with explosive power and descend with confidence, it’s designed for riders who demand every competitive edge.
Why the Sniper FRO Stands Out:
Full carbon frame with a class-leading stiffness-to-weight ratio
100mm front and rear travel for maximum pedaling efficiency and control
Pro race build featuring SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS and carbon wheels
World Cup geometry proven by Intense Factory Racing athletes
FRO = For Racing Only: a purebred race bike with no compromises
Originally priced at $9,999, the Sniper XC FRO is now available for $6,999—a rare opportunity to own a podium-ready XC race bike at an unmatched price.
Intense Sniper XC FRO
Build Specs
| BUILD | FRO | |
| WEIGHT | 21 lbs 2 oz // 9.66 kg | |
| FRAME | Sniper 29 XC Monocoque Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon Top Link, Titanium Hardware, Internal Shift, Dropper Post and Brake Routing, Flak Guard. 100mm (4") Travel | |
| FORK | Rockshox Sid SL Ultimate 100mm / Boost | |
| SHOCK | Rockshox Sid Luxe Ultimate RL 165mm x 40mm (100mm Travel), 2-position (open/closed) | |
| WHEELSET | DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline Carbon 25mm Inner Width / Boost / 1411g Weight | |
| HUBS | DT Swiss 180 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt | |
| TIRES | MAXXIS Ikon Maxx Speed EXO 3C 29" x 2.20" | |
| HANDLEBAR | INTENSE Recon Elite Carbon 760mm | |
| GRIPS | INTENSE Foam | |
| BRAKESET | Sram Level Ultimate Carbon 160mm Rotors Front and Rear | |
| SHIFTER | SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP Rocker Paddle | |
| DERAILLEUR | SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP | |
| CRANK | SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle 12SP/DUB/34T 170mm SM / 175mm MD-XL / Boost | |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB BB92 | |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG 1299 Eagle 12SP / 10-52T | |
| CHAIN | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12SP | |
| STEM | INTENSE Recon XC 60mm SM-MD / 70mm LG-XL | |
| HEADSET | Tange Seiki Integrated / IS41-IS52 / 40 | |
| SEATPOST | Kindshock LEV Ci Dropper 31.6mm, 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 175mm LG-XL | |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Fusion |
