Intense 951 GRAVEL 2023 User manual

2023

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CONTENTS
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WELCOME TO THE
INTENSE FAMILY!
CONGRATULATIONS ON
YOUR NEW INTENSE
951 GRAVEL BIKE!
AT INTENSE WE HAVE
ONE GOAL -
TO PROVIDE THE RIDE
OF YOUR LIFE!
04-05 Getting to know your bike
06-07 Getting to know your tools
08-19 SETup guide
20-21 GEOMETRY
22-23 COMPONENT LIST
24-25 MAINTENANCE
26-27 PARTS LISTINGS
28-29 PARTS KITS
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INTENSE 951 GRAVEL
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BIKE
Featuring a lightweight full carbon frame and rolling on

all-road bike… in fact it might be the only bike you’ll ever




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SADDLE
(SEAT)
BOTTLE
CAGES &
BOTTLEs
BRAKE
CALIPER
FENDER
MOUNT
BRAKE
rotor
CRANKARM
FRONT DERAILLEUR
CHAINRINGS
CHAIN
CHAINSTAY
RIM
TIRE
SPOKES
CASSETTE
REAR
DERAILLUER
tailLIGHT
SEAT
CLAMP
SEAT POST
SEATTUBE
TOPTUBE
DOWNTUBE
FLAK
GUARD
PEDAL
WHEEL HUB
HEADTUBE
BRAKE LEVER
SHIFTER
LUGGAGE
MOUNTS
FORK
CHAINSTAY
PROTECTOR
SEATSTAY
FENDER MOUNT
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HANDLEBARS
headLIGHT
STEM
HOODS

WHAT ELSE IS IN THE BOX?
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOOLS





we don’t want any cross-threads!






1. Tubeless sealant
2. 3-way Y-wrench Mul-HEX/Allen tool
(4mm, 5mm, 6mm)
3. Torque wrench driver bits
a) Phillips head screwdriver
b) Torx 25
c) 2mm HEX/Allen driver
d) 2.5mm HEX/Allen driver
e) 3mm HEX/Allen driver
f) 5mm HEX/Allen driver
4. Mini Hand Pump with Presta Valve plus
bole cage mounng bracket
5. Torque Wrench
WANT TO GO TUBELESS?


intense951.com/pages/techvideos for our handy
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SETUP GUIDE
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When we talk about the drive-side of your bike we are talking about the side that has the chain and
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

the stand. Only use the seatpost to clamp the bike to the stand. For those of you who don’t have a

following pages.
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Your new 951 GRAVEL is almost ready to go, you just need to do a few things to get your bike ready
for the ride. Over the next few pages we’ll show you how to assemble your bike. Aer that, you’ll set
your saddle height, and check your re pressure to ensure a great rst ride.
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STEP 02
INSTALL HANDLEBARS
1E
rear wheel.
2ARemove packaging from stem and
handlebars.
1F

will free the front wheel from the bike and it can
be placed to the side. You can now install the
handlebars.
2BLoosen both stem bolts by using the 5mm


forward-facing.
STEP 01
REMOVE BIKE FROM THE BOX
1A

cages) 2 each.
1C


to complete the build.
1B


1D
bike with wire snips.
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STEP 03
INSTALL SEATPOST
3A
seat to protect seat for rest of build.
3B
step 11.
STEP 02
INSTALL HANDLEBARS (CONTINUED)
2C

the 3-way tool.
2E

bolts then rotate the handlebars up. Then snug


2DNow place the handlebars on the stem
and begin placing the bolts back in the
faceplate.
2F

CHECK GAP IS THE
SAME UNDERNEATH
GAP
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5ENow take the front wheel and install by
placing the disc rotor in between the brake

caps slide into the dropout grooves on the fork.
5F


end and gently turn to engage the thread in the
opposite end.
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STEP 04
REMOVE REMAINING PACKAGING
4AFlip bike over and remove remaining
packaging.
5A 
 5B 

re-install once the front wheel is in place.
4BRemove protector from rear wheel.
5C

just removed from the fork and and push back
through the hub to pop out the spacer on the non-
disc side. The hub end cap will most likely pop out

5D


two pieces with your hand (top photo). You can



the hub.
STEP 05
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE SPACER

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STEP 07
RUN THROUGH THE GEARS
STEP 08
ENSURE PROPER BRAKE
FUNCTION

check that they are working correctly. To do this

so that the wheel begins to spin. With your hand

anything in the chain). If you are having any issues

Series on our website:
intense951.com/pages/techvideos

they are working properly by making sure you feel

SHIFTING
n 
side of the handlebar. The long lever
 
 
lever should always be pushed all the
 
chainring in the front to ensure a clean
 
n 
 
n 
 
has a built in trim feature that allows
micro adjustment of the front derailleur
when in the long chainring.
STEP 06
INSTALL THE PEDALS
6A

an opposite thread on it. You need to make sure
that you have the correct pedal for each side of




6B



thread the crankarms. A spot of grease on the
thread is good to use here. You can use either


PEDAL LABEL
5G

 5H


STEP 05
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL (CONTINUED)

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STEP 14
INSTALL HEADLIGHT
AND TAILLIGHT
To install place the headlight on the handlebar and
secure strap.





seatpost and secure strap.
STEP 13
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE







STEP 11
ADJUST THE HOODS
The hoods should come adjusted but if you need

using a 5mm allen and pivot in or out the hoods.
Take care not to remove bolt all the way because

adjusted already.




Remove seat packaging. Loosen seat clamp



STEP 12
TORQUE STEM
STEP 09
ADJUST SEAT HEIGHT
STEP 10
ADJUST HANDLEBARS
10AIt's important to make sure that your
handlebars are lined up correctly.
The bar should be in line with the frame. The top
photo shows the bars incorrectly lined up while the

10B

rotate the handlebars into place. Make sure the
faceplate is centered on the bars by using the lines


INCORRECT
ALIGNMENT
CORRECT
ALIGNMENT

C
BB Drop
B
F
H
E
K
A
I
D
G
J
GEOMETRY
21
951
GRAVEL
(MM / INCH)
SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE XL
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    
FORK OFFSET    
FORK TRAIL    
    
    
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COMPONENT LIST
Model: INTENSE 951 GRAVEL
Model Year: 2023
 

intense951.com/pages/bikemanuals
the components listed above.
COMPONENT MANUAL ONLINE RESOURCE
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LOOKING AFTER YOUR BIKE
MAINTENANCE


also ensure the bike is safe to ride at all levels. It is important to read and understand the carbon

ride. These will not only help to limit or avoid costly repairs but will also help to avoid injury due to
service neglect and component failure.
CARBON CARE


each frame is designed around. Not following these guidelines will decrease the level of performance
and possibly cause injury or death.

 

 

• Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike stand or car rack.


 
 

the carbon.
• Never ream or face a carbon frame.


Acon Every Ride 500 Miles 2000 Miles 4000 Miles
or 1 Month or 6 Months 1 Year
TIRES  
sidewalls for tears and punctures
  
BRAKES   
GENERAL     
   
   
   
    
    
    
 
    
 
BRAKES     
    
for stretching
GENERAL      
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ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
      
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Frame Protecon Kit IT150186 Frame Protecon Flak Guard Kit 951 Gravel
  
  
Derailleur Hanger Kit Rear IT150187 Derailleur Hanger Kit Rear 951 Gravel
  
  
  
Derailleur Hanger Kit Front IT150188 Derailleur Hanger Kit Front 951 Gravel
  
  
  
Seat Stay Bridge Kit IT150189 Seat Stay Bridge Kit 951 Gravel
  
  
  
Axle Kit Rear IT150190 Axle Kit Rear 951 Gravel
  
Axle Kit Front IT150191 Axle Kit Front 951 Gravel
  
Guide/Grommet Kit IT150192 Guide/Grommet Kit 951 Gravel
  
  
  
  
9 IT150192 Grommet Front Derailleur 951 Gravel
  
11 IT150192 Grommet Rear Derailleur 951 Gravel
  
  
Bolt Kit Complete IT150193 Bolt Kit Complete 951 Gravel
  
  
  
  
  
  
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