Intense TRACER T275 CARBON User manual

user manual tracer T275 carbon
Tracer 275

Welcome to
the family
AT INTENSE, WE HAVE ONE GOAL - TO PROVIDE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE.
Our team of designers, engineers and product experts are focused on one thing every
day: your experience on the bike. We build bikes that are as thrilling to look at as they
are to ride, and we build them for the select few of you who understand the difference
and refuse to settle for anything else.
From the early days of Intense, when founder Jeff Steber worked alone in his garage to
today, where a crew of talented people work in a Temecula, CA factory, Intense has been
a brand built on passion by forward thinkers who, even today, love nothing more than
to throw a leg over a sweet bike and head out for a rip. We’re so glad you’ve joined us.
Welcome to Intense, we hope it’s the ride of your life.
THE TRACER 275
The Tracer family has represented Intense Cycles in the Trail/Enduro category for the
last ten years. The newest generation of Tracers, which features the 275 wheel size,
has been in development since 2012 and embodies a perfect balance of beauty and
aggression while delivering an unprecedented ride quality.
Designed with a slack head angle, low bottom bracket and short chainstays, the new
Tracers lead the industry in modern trail geometry, providing smooth pedaling and stable
performance, with a look only available from Intense.
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frame features 4
Geometry 5
exploded view and b.o.m. 6
Assembly 8
torque chart 12
setup 13
maintenance 16
registration 19
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frame
features /
spec
frame Features //
•Adjustable Travel – 5 3/4˝ or 6 1/4˝ (145mm or 160mm)
•27.5 wheel size
•Patented VPP Suspension Technology
•Tapered Head Tube
•ISCG 05 Mounts
•Internal Cable Routing for dropper posts
•Monocoque Front Triangle (t275C only)
•Modern Trail Geometry
•Integrated 142X12 dropouts
•Integrated Internal Cable Routing System (T275c) / External cable (t275)
•Angular Contact Bearing / Collet 15MM Axle System
with replaceable Grease Zerks
•FLack GuaRD Chain stay & Down tube Protection
component spec //
•Fork – accepts 1.125" straight steer or 1.125"/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

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Geometry
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SMALL MEDIUM LARGE XLarge
AWheel Base 1124 mm / 44.25” 1149 mm / 45.25” 1175 mm / 46.25” 1200 mm / 47.25”
BTop Tube Length (HOR) 560 mm / 22” 585 mm / 23” 616 mm / 24.25” 641 mm / 25.25”
CChain Stay Length 432 mm / 17” 432 mm / 17” 432 mm / 17” 432 mm / 17”
DHead Tube Length 100 mm / 4” 114 mm / 4.5” 125 mm / 5” 125 mm / 5”
EHead Tube Angle 66.5˚ 66.5˚ 66.5˚ 66.5˚
F Reach 395 mm / 15.5” 416 mm / 16.4” 445 mm / 17.5” 470 mm / 18.5”
G Stack 594 mm / 23.4” 609 mm / 24.0” 618 mm / 24.3” 618 mm / 24.3”
HBB Height 343 mm / 13.5” 343 mm / 13.5” 343 mm / 13.5” 343 mm / 13.5”
ISeat Tube Angle (Effective) 74.5˚ 74.5˚ 74.5˚ 74.5˚
JSeat Tube Angle (Actual) 70.5˚ 70.5˚ 70.5˚ 70.5˚
KSeat Tube Length 395 mm / 15.5” 445 mm / 17.5” 485 mm / 19” 540 mm / 21.25”
LStandover Height 792 mm / 31.2” 798 mm / 31.4” 802 mm / 31.5” 803 mm / 31.6”
GEOMETRY NOTEs
GEOMETRY TAKEN AT TOP OUT WITH 552MM
FORK LENGTH AND 42MM FORK OFFSET.

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exploded view
and b.o.m.
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ITEM
NO. ITEM PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC.
1Derailler Mount
Cover 130209 For Single Chain Ring Setup 1N/A
2Box Link 130770 Forged Lower Link 1N/A
3Top Link 130771T Forged Top Link 1N/A
4Cone Adjuster 130777 Main Pivot Expander Cone 2N/A
5Bearing Cap 130778 Main Pivot Bearing Cap 4N/A
6Axle Upper 130780 Top Link Pivot Axle 120 Nm /
175 in-lbs
7Washer 130784 Top Link Pivot Lower Washer 2N/A
8Bolt Shoulder 130785 Top Link Pivot Bolt 320 Nm /
175 in-lbs
9Rear Axle 130786 142 x 12mm Wheel Axle Kit 111 Nm /
100 in-lbs
10 Spacer 130789 Top Link Pivot Upper Spacer 2N/A
11 Hanger 130790 Derailleur Hanger Forged Blk 1N/A
12 Bolt Main Pivot 130791 Main Pivot 1.5t
Expander Bolt Blk 27 Nm /
60 in-lbs
13 Hanger Bolt 130792 Derailleur Hanger Bolt 111 Nm /
100 in-lbs
14 Plug 140004 Box Link Pivot Plug 2N/A
15 Ring 140005 Ring Cock 1.5265 Blk 1N /A
16 Bumper 140006 Box Link Bumper 1N/A
17 Clip Plastic 310001 Snap-on Cable Guide Single 2N/A
18 Guide Plastic 310004 Bolt-on Cable Guide Single 3N/A
ITEM
NO. ITEM PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC.
19 Seat Collar 346939 QR 34.9 Blk 1N/A
20 Shock 365000 Rear Shock 7.875 x 2.25 1N/A
21 Zerk Fitting 401011 M6 x 1.0 25 Nm /
40 in-lbs
22 SHCS M6 x 40 410002 Shock Bolt,
Socket Head, M6 x 40 27 Nm /
60 in-lbs
23 SHCS M6 x 22 410009 Cone Adjuster Bolt,
Socket Head, M6 x 22 214 Nm /
125 in-lbs
24 BHCS M5 X 12 410010 Guide Bolt,
Button Head, M5 X 12 56 Nm /
54 in-lbs
25 FHCS M6 x 12 410037 Derailleur Mount Cover Bolt,
Flat Head, M6 x 12 17 Nm /
60 in-lbs
26 Bearing 6901 430001 12 x 24 x 6 2RS Radial Bearing 2N/A
27 Bearing 7902 430007 15 x 28 x 7 2RS
MAX Angular Contact Bearing 4N/A
28 Bearing 6802 430008 15 x 24 x 5 2RS
MAX Radial Bearing 2N/A
29 Guard Flack CS 500187 Flack Guard
Tracer 275C Chain Stay 1N/A
30 Guard Flack DT 500189 Flack Guard
Tracer 275C Down Tube 1N/A
31 Decal California
Bear 500300 Decal California Bear 1N/A
32 Head Badge 500335 Head Badge Flame Logo 1N/A
33 Front Triangle Carbon, 4 Sizes 1N/A
34 Rear Triangle Carbon, 1 Size 1N/A
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Assembly
Tools needed
•High Grade, waterproof grease
(Maxima Waterproof Grease
recommended)
•Blue Loctite #243
•5mm HEX wrench x2
•8mm HEX wrench
Recommendation
use Grease on lower linkage bolts
only. use loctite on upper linkage
bolts, dropout bolts and hanger bolt.
PRE FACE //
Service and maintenance on an Intense bicycle requires special tools, abilities and
knowledge of working on bicycles. It is always recommended to use an authorized
Intense dealer for service and maintenance. Always wear eye protection. It is critical
to use the proper tools, loctite, grease and torque specs during assembly. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.

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CONNECTING TOP LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
AHolding top link (#130771) with
shock mountpointed forward; hold upper
spacer (#130789) against inside of
bearing race.
BMatch upper linkage to pivot point on
top tube, making sure that spacers do
not fall out (IMAGE #1).
CUsing upper pivot axle (#130780),
insert through non-drive side of top link
bearing and push through to drive side
bearing making sure spacers do not fall
out. Then, apply loctite #243 to bolt
(#130785) as well as upper axle threads,
and thread bolt into axle from drive side
using 5mm HEX wrench (IMAGE #2).
DHolding 5mm HEX wrench on non-
drive side upper axle, insert torque
wrench into bolt on drive side
and tighten to 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs
(IMAGE #3).
CONNECTING BOX LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
AHold bearing cap (#130778) with
rounded edge facing outwards against
bearings on linkage piece (IMAGE #4).
See exploded view on page 6 for linkage
orientation.
BMatch link to front triangle pivot point
and insert main pivot expander bolt with
greased threads (#130791) through
non-drive side of box link, holding
bearing caps in place (IMAGE #5). Use
8mm HEX to install and torque bolt to
7 Nm / 60 in-lbs.
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CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO
BOX LINK //
AFollow previous steps to connect rear
triangle to box link (IMAGE #6 & 7).
CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO
TOP LINK //
AInsert shoulder bolts (#130785)
through seat stay bearings. Hold lower
top link washer (#130784) against
inside race of seat stay bearing on top
of shoulder bolt threads (IMAGE #8).
BApply loctite #243 to female threads of
top link (#130771). Match shoulder bolts
to top link threads and tighten shoulder
bolts to 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs making sure
that each washer is in place between
bearing and linkage (IMAGE #9).
INSTALLING REAR SHOCK //
AUsing rear shock, match forward end to forward shock mount and install M6x40mm
bolt (#410002) through drive side of frame (IMAGE #10). Do not tighten.
BMatch rear end of shock to desired travel setting (see below) on upper linkage and
install M6x40mm bolt (#410002) through non-drive side of linkage.
CTighten both M6x40mm (#410002) shock bolts in small increments until you reach
approximately 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs.
adjustable travel
the upper linkage of both the t275 and
T275C models feature dual mounting
positions which allow you to choose
between 160mm and 145mm rear travel.
for more information see the set up
guide on page 13.
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INSTALLING DERAILLEUR HANGER //
AGrease outer edges of derailleur
hanger (#130790) and add loctite #243
to threads of hanger bolt (#130792)
(IMAGE #14).
BInsert hanger (#130790) into frame
opening on drive side and match with
hanger bolt (#130792), threading bolt
into hanger. Torque to 11 Nm / 100 in-lbs
(IMAGE #15 & 16).
INSTALLING ADJUSTER CONES //
AGrease and insert cone adjuster
(#130777) into head of main
pivot expander bolt (#130791)
with M6x22mm bolt (#410009)
inserted through cone adjuster
(IMAGE #11 & 12).
BTighten M6x22mm bolt (#410009) with
5mm HEX and torque to 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs
(IMAGE #13).
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torque
Achieving proper torque is vital to
ensuring the safe performance and
function of the T275 and T275C frames.
Failure to do so could result in sub-
optimal performance of your frame
as well as premature wear and tear
of individual parts.
additional reference
In addition to this chart, all torque
values are laser etched onto
corresponding hardware for your
reference.
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torque chart
7 Nm / 60 in-lbs
7 Nm / 60 in-lbs
20 Nm / 175 in-lbs
M8 HEX 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs
M5 HEX 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs M8 HEX 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs
M5 HEX 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs
11 Nm / 100 in-lbs
20 Nm / 175 in-lbs

seatpost
make sure to insert seat post at least
4” into the main frame. Anything less
than this amount could cause damage
to the frame or even failure.
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set up shock setup
cane creek db air
set up and tune
proper set up and tuning can vary from shock to shock. Please
consult the cane creek manual included with your bike for complete
information about set up, tuning and general maintenance or visit
www.canecreek.com/products/suspension
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MY SETTINGS
DATE/TRAIL/CONDITIONS
SHOCK AND STROKE LENGTH
RIDING WEIGHT
SAG
SPRING RATE / AIR PRESSURE
HSC [HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION]
LSC [LOW SPEED COMPRESSION]
HSR [HIGH SPEED REBOUND]
LSR [LOW SPEED REBOUND]
SUPPLE
PEDAL
EFFICIENCY
G-OUT
CONTROL
FIRM
LIVELY POP
PLUSH
0
0 25
0
TURNSTURNS
CLICKS
CLICKS CLICKS
25
CLICKS
4
RESISTS
BOTTOMINGPLUSH 0TURNS TURNS 4
*Cane Creek Base Tune Recommendation: Tracer 275 / T275C
(Base Tune Recommendation: 16mm)
1.25
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12
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MY SETTINGS //
adjustable travel
upper mount: 160mm
lower mount: 145mm
seat post should be
inserted at least 4”
into main frame

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Travel 145 mm 160 mm
Shock Stoke 57 mm
Shock Sag 20% when sitting on the bike
Fork Sag 25-30% when sitting on the bike
SHOCK Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 200x57mm High Volume MM Tune
RIDER WEIGHT(LBS/KGS) SPRING (PSI) REBOUND (clicks out) SPRING (PSI) REBOUND (clicks out)
100 lbs / 45 kgs 109
1 to 2
112
1 to 2
110 lbs / 50 kgs 117 121
120 lbs / 54 kgs 124 129
130 lbs / 59 kgs 131 137
140 lbs / 63.5 kgs 139 145
150 lbs / 68 kgs 146
3 to 4
154
3 to 4
160 lbs / 72.57 kgs 153 162
170 lbs / 77.11 kgs 161 170
180 lbs / 81.65 kgs 168 179
190 lbs / 86.18 kgs 175 187
200 lbs / 90.72 kgs 183 195
210 lbs / 95.25 kgs 190 204
220 lbs / 99.79 kgs 198 212
230 lbs / 140.33 kgs 205
5 to 6
220
5 to 6
240 lbs / 108.86 kgs 212 228
250 lbs / 113.40 kgs 220 237
260 lbs / 117.93 kgs 227 245
270 lbs / 122.50 kgs 234 253
280 lbs / 127.00 kgs 242 262
290 lbs / 131.54 kgs 249 270
300 lbs / 136.08 kgs 256 278
shock setup
Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3
set up and tune
proper set up and tuning can vary
from shock to shock. Please consult
the rockshox manual included with
your bike for complete information
about set up, tuning and general
maintenance or visit www.sram.com/
rockshox/products

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Travel 145 mm 160 mm
Shock Stoke 57 mm
Shock Sag 20% when sitting on the bike
Fork Sag 25-30% when sitting on the bike
SHOCK FOX Shox Evolution, FLOAT CTD ADJ, 200x57 mm Tracer 275 Custom Tune
RIDER WEIGHT(LBS/KGS) SPRING (PSI) REBOUND (clicks out) SPRING (PSI) REBOUND (clicks out)
100 lbs / 45 kgs 96
3 to 4
114
3 to 4
110 lbs / 50 kgs 103 120
120 lbs / 54 kgs 109 127
130 lbs / 59 kgs 115 133
140 lbs / 63.5 kgs 122 140
150 lbs / 68 kgs 128
5 to 6
146
5 to 6
160 lbs / 72.57 kgs 135 153
170 lbs / 77.11 kgs 141 159
180 lbs / 81.65 kgs 148 166
190 lbs / 86.18 kgs 154 172
200 lbs / 90.72 kgs 160 179
210 lbs / 95.25 kgs 167 185
220 lbs / 99.79 kgs 173 192
230 lbs / 140.33 kgs 180
7 to 8
198
7 to 8
240 lbs / 108.86 kgs 186 205
250 lbs / 113.40 kgs 193 211
260 lbs / 117.93 kgs 199 218
270 lbs / 122.50 kgs 205 224
280 lbs / 127.00 kgs 212 231
290 lbs / 131.54 kgs 218 237
300 lbs / 136.08 kgs 225 244
shock setup
FOX Shox Evolution, FLOAT CTD ADJ
set up and tune
proper set up and tuning can
vary from shock to shock. Please
consult the Fox manual included
with your bike for complete
information about set up, tuning
and general maintenance or visit
www.foxracingshox.com

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maintenance
GENERAL SERVICE AND CARE //
You have purchased a high performance bicycle which requires a certain level of service
and maintenance to sustain the level of performance your frame was designed around.
Proper care will also ensure the bike is safe to ride at all levels. It is important to read
and understand the carbon care information as well as follow the maintenance schedule
and inspect your bicycle before each 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.
t275C carbon care
Intense Cycles employs advanced composite techniques and materials in
our frames which do require a certain level of care and maintenance to
ensure a safe experience at the high level of performance each frame is
designed around. Not following these guidelines will decrease the level
of performance and possibly cause injury or death.
• Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water to clean the carbon surfaces. Do
not use abrasive cloths or cleaners.
• Be sure all frame surfaces in contact with cables are protected. Cable
housing rubbing on carbon can wear over time.
• Be sure brake levers, handle bar ends and the fork crown do not contact
the frame at full rotation.
• Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike stand or car rack.
• Always inspect your frame if you experience any chain suck. Intense
frames come equipped with steel chain suck plates but damage can still
be done in the event of chain suck.
• Always inspect your frame in full after a crash to be sure there is no
damage. Look for cracks, dents or loose fibers. If you discover damage
in any degree it’s best to have your frame inspected by a qualified
Intense Cycles dealer. Any direct impact to the frame can cause serious
structural damage.
• Use high grade waterproof grease on seat post, BB and head set bearing
contact areas with the carbon.
• Never ream or face a carbon frame.
• Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings.

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maintenance Schedule*
Action Every Ride 500 Miles or
1 Month
2000 Miles or 6
Months
4000 Miles or
1 Year
Tires Check air pressure, inspect tread and sidewalls for tears and punctures X
Chain Brush off and lubricate X
Brakes Squeeze brakes and confirm function X
General Clean complete bike of mud and debris X
Headset Check adjustment X
Box Link Add grease thru zerk fittings X
Frame Pivots Check torques X
Spokes Inspect for damage, check tension X
Shock and Fork Check air pressure, inspect for leaks X
Deraileur Cables Inspect and lube X
Seatpost Clean and regrease interface with frame X
Frame Pivots Remove pivot bolts, check bearings for pitting and wear X
Headset Disassemble stem, headset and fork. Check bearings for pitting and wear X
Hubs Pull wheels off, check hub bearings for pitting and wear X
Bottom Bracket Remove crank arms and check BB bearings for pitting and wear X
Brakes Replace brake pads X
Chain Inspect for damage and check for stretching X
General Complete Tune-Up X
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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