M29
Intense
Downhill
M29 is a carbon downhill mountain bike (2023), from Intense. It is best suited to riders who prioritize comfort and confidence on longer off-road rides, with a setup that gives you a comfort-leaning position, while being more at home in gravity-focused bike park riding. On MatchBikes metrics, it scores well for capable suspension support for rougher terrain and a comfort-leaning ride feel over longer rides. That said, relative to category specialists, the trade-off is less emphasis on outright speed than speed-focused builds and more of a flat-to-rolling terrain bias than a climbing focus. Next step: compare this bike with other downhill models on MatchBikes.com.
6.1
Rating

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Score Summary
Performance
6.6
Value
2.8
Fit
7.4
Performance
Built for speed and efficiency
Speed
3.6
Very Low
Climbing Efficiency
1.2
Flatlander
Suspension
10.0
Extreme rough-terrain ready
Fit
Dialed-in Fit & Comfort
Riding Position
4.6
Comfort
Fit Flexibility
6.2
Moderately Adjustable
Ride Comfort
8.8
Comfortable
Value
Value for Money
2.8
Overpriced
Surface Range
Bike ParkSpecifications
General
Brand
Intense
Model
M29
Year
2023
Price
$6,999
Category
Mountain
Sub Category
Downhill
Groupset
GX, SRAM
Wheels
29"
Frame
Frame
Full carbon fiber front and rear triangle utilizing an optimized carbon layup for the Downhill category. Features fully guided Internal cable routing, carbon top link, titanium hardware, ISCG-05 tabs, threaded BB and molded frame protection. Concentric bottom link with integrated bearings. 208mm of rear wheel travel. Locking rear axle (157mm boost hub spacing)
Suspension Fork
DVO ONYX DC D1 203mm air spring, AVA volume adjustment, low speed compression and low speed rebound adjustment, solid front axle with pinch bolts (110mm boost spacing)
Rear Shock
DVO Jade Coil High/Low speed compression, low speed rebound adjustable bladder, spring preload adjustment spring, shock size/stroke: 250mm x 70mm, Upper hardware; 8mm x 30mm, Lower Mounting Hardware: 8mm x 30mm
Suspension Type
Full
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM GC 7SP
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH 7SP
Cassette
e*Thirteen Helix DH 36t. 165mm length, 55mm chainline
Crank
e*Thirteen Helix DH 36t. 165mm length, 55mm chainline
Bottom Bracket
e*Thirteen Threaded
Chain
SRAM PC 1110 7SP 108 Links
Wheels
Front Hub
Front - e*Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx20mm boost / Rear - E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor HG driver body 157mm x 12mm boost
Rear Hub
Front - e*Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor 110mmx20mm boost / Rear - E Thirteen hub 32h 6-bolt rotor HG driver body 157mm x 12mm boost
Rims
e*Thirteen LG1 DH 30MM Alloy Rim / E Thirteen alloy hub/boost
Tires
MAXXIS Assegai WT 3C Maxx Grip DH 29"X2.50" -Front/Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Description
SRAM Code R 4-piston Rotors: 200mm 6-bolt 1.8mm Front/Rear
Cockpit
Stem
INTENSE DH Stem, 35mm, 50mm length
Handlebar
INTENSE Recon 35mm, 20mm ride, 800mm width
Grips
INTENSE Logo Lock-On
Seat
Saddle
SDG I-FLY 2.0, I-Beam Rail
Seatpost
SDG I-Beam Alloy, 31.6mm/300mm
Geometry
| Measurement | SIZE | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |




























































