INTENSEcycles Recluse User manual

user manual recluse

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, enjoy your experience.
THE RECLUSE //
Introducing the Recluse, an All Mountain ride with 140mm of rear wheel travel. This
full carbon monocoque chassis is built with the strength and stiffness needed for all
mountain riding but maintains the comfort and forgiveness for those longer trail rides.
It’s equipped with Flak Guard Armor, grease zerks for easy maintenance and a whole
lot of attitude that will keep you alone, out in front of the pack.
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Welcome to
the family
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introduction / registration 2
frame features / component spec 4
Geometry 5
exploded view and b.o.m. 6
Assembly 8
torque chart 13
setup 14
maintenance 18
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frame
features /
spec
Frame Features //
• Travel: 5.5" (140mm)
• 27.5” Wheel size
• Integrated BOOST 148 x 12 dropouts
• 5.98 lbs / 2,715 grams = Standard frame w/ alloy link, no shock
• 5.55 lbs / 2,520 grams = SL Super Light frame w/ alloy link,
Titanium hardware, no shock
• INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
• Internal Seat Tube Cable Routing for dropper posts
• Monocoque front triangle
• H20 Bottle Fitment
• FLacK GauRD Downtube and Chainstay protection
• Tapered Head Tube
• Direct Mount Front Derailleur
• Angular Contact/Collet Bearing System with replaceable Grease Zerks
Component Spec //
• Fork – 1.5” tapered steer, 150mm Travel, 542mm lower leg length, 42mm offset
• Shock – 200mm x 57.15mm (7.875” x 2.25”), 22mm x 6mm and
30mm x 6mm reducers
• Front derailleur – Direct Mount
• Seat post – 31.6mm
• Headset – Cane Creek, 40, Alloy Cartridge (www.canecreek.com)
• Bottom bracket - PF92
• Rear Axle – BOOST 148 x 12 T/A
• Brake Mount – international standard for 160mm rotor
• Crank set - BOOST 148 Compatible - single or double ring only
• Rear Wheel - BOOST 148 Compatible

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Geometry
C
A
B
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K
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GEOMETRY NOTEs
GEOMETRY TAKEN AT TOP OUT WITH 542MM
FORK LENGTH AND 42MM FORK OFFSET.
Component spec NOTE
the recluse is designed around the use
of single or double chain ring sets only.
Use of a triple ring set will not allow
proper clearance with the frame.
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE XLARGE
AWheel Base: 1142 mm/ 45” 1169 mm/ 46” 1196 mm/ 47” 1222 mm/ 48”
BTop Tube Length: 575 mm/ 22.6” 601 mm/ 23.6” 626 mm/ 24.6” 652 mm/ 25.6”
CChain Stay Length: 419 mm/ 16.5” 419 mm/ 16.5” 419 mm/ 16.5” 419 mm/ 16.5”
DHead Tube Length: 102 mm/ 4” 115 mm/ 4.5” 127 mm/ 5” 127 mm/ 5”
EHead Tube Angle: 66˚ 66˚ 66˚ 66˚
FReach: 417 mm/ 16.4” 438 mm/ 17.3” 460 mm/ 18.1” 486 mm/ 19.2”
GStack: 587 mm/ 23.1” 599 mm / 23.6” 611 mm/ 24” 611 mm/ 24”
HBB Height: 344 mm/ 13.5” 344 mm/ 13.5” 344 mm/ 13.5” 344 mm/ 13.5”
ISeat Tube Angle (Effective): 75˚ 75˚ 75˚ 75˚
JSeat Tube Angle (Actual): 72˚ 72˚ 72˚ 72˚
KSeat Tube Length: 376 mm/ 14.8” 446 mm/ 17.6” 484 mm/ 19” 515 mm/ 20.3”
LStandover Height: 792 mm/ 31.2” 800 mm/ 31.5” 807 mm/ 31.8” 807 mm/ 31.8”

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exploded view
and b.o.m.
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ITEM
NO. ITEM PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC.
1Derailleur Mount
Cover 130209 For Single Ring Setup 1 N/A
2Box Link 130764 Forged Lower Link 1 N/A
3Bearing Cap
24mm OD 130765 Top Link Bearing Spacer
(Lower) 2N/A
4Bearing Cap 130778 Box Link Bearing Cap 4 N/A
5Axle Upper 130780 Top Link Pivot Axle
(Upper) 120 Nm /
175 in-lbs
6Bolt Shoulder 130785 Top Link Pivot Bolt 1 20 Nm /
175 in-lbs
7Spacer 130789 Top Link Bearing Spacer (Upper) 2 N/A
8Hanger 130790 Derailleur Hanger Forged 1N/A
9Bolt Main Pivot 130791 Box Link Expander Bolt 37 Nm /
60 in-lbs
10 Hanger Bolt 130792 Derailleur Hanger Bolt 111 Nm /
100 in-lbs
11 Rear Axle 130799 Axle 148 x 12 Boost 1 11 Nm /
100 in-lbs
12 Cone Adjuster 130807 Cone Adjuster Blk, 8.3 mm Height 3 N/A
13 Top Link 130808 Forged Top Link 1 N/A
14 Bumper 140006 Box Link Bumper 1N/A
15 O-Ring 140013 Seat Clamp o-ring 1N/A
16 Plug 140038 Box Link Pivot Plug 3 N/A
17 Cable Guide
Grommet 140039 Cable Guide Grommet
(Head Tube) 2N/A
18 Cable Guide Plug 140040 Cable Guide Plug (Thru) 8 N/A
19 Cable Guide
Grommet 140042 Cable Guide Grommet
(Rear Triangle) 1N/A
20 Clip 310001 Cable Guide Clip 2 N/A
21 Seat Collar 346941 Bolt-on 36.1 Blk 1 N/A
ITEM
NO. ITEM PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. TORQUE SPEC.
22 Zerk Fitting 401011 M6 x 1.0 2 5 Nm /
40 in-lbs
23 BHCS M5 X 12 410010 Water Bottle Bolt, Button Head,
M5 X 12 26 Nm /
54 in-lbs
24 SHCS M6 x 22 410032 Cone Adjuster Bolt, Socket Head,
M6 x 22 Titanium 314 Nm /
125 in-lbs
24ST SHCS M6 x 22 410009 Cone Adjuster Bolt, Socket Head,
M6 x 22 Stainless Steel 314 Nm /
125 in-lbs
25 FHCS M6 x 12 410037 Front Derailleur Mount Bolt,
Flat Head, M6 x 12 Blk 17 Nm /
60 in-lbs
26 SHCS M6 x 40 410050 Front Shock Bolt, Socket Head,
M6 x 40 Titanium 17 Nm /
60 in-lbs
26ST SHCS M6 x 40 410053 Front Shock Bolt, Socket Head,
M6 x 40 Stainless Steel 17 Nm /
60 in-lbs
27 SHCS M6 x 45 410051 Rear Shock Bolt, Socket Head,
M6 x 45 Titanium 17 Nm /
60 in-lbs
27ST SHCS M6 x 45 410054 Rear Shock Bolt, Socket Head,
M6 x 45 Stainless Steel 17 Nm /
60 in-lbs
28 Bearing 7902 430007 15 x 28 x 7 2RS
MAX Angular Contact Bearing 4N/A
29 Bearing 6802 430008 15 x 24 x 5 2RS
MAX Radial Bearing 4N/A
30 Guard Flack SS 500254 Flack Guard Seatstay 1 N/A
31 Protector Chainstay 500255 Protector Chainstay 1N/A
32 Guard Flack DT 500256 Flack Guard Down Tube 1 N/A
33 Guard Flack CS 500259 Flack Guard Chainstay 1N/A
34 Decal 500300 Decal California Bear 1N/A
35 Head Badge 500335 Head Badge Flame Logo 1N/A
36 Front Triangle Carbon - 4 Sizes 1 N/A
37 Rear Triangle Carbon - 1 Size 1 N/A
38 Rear Shock Shock 7.875in x 2.25in
(200mm x 57mm) 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.
PREFA CE //
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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2
3
CONNECTING TOP LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
A Holding top link (#130808) with shock
mount pointed forward, hold upper spacer
(#130789) against inside of bearing race
(IMAGE #1).
B Match upper link to top tube, making
sure that spacers do not fall out.
C Using 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 (IMAGE #2). Install shoulder bolt
(#130785) into drive side of top link
pivot, and tighten to 20 NM or 175 in/
lbs (IMAGE #3).
CONNECTING BOX LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
A Hold bearing caps (#130778) with
rounded ends facing outwards against
bearings on box link (#130764), (note
box link orientation (IMAGE #4), with
rubber bumper facing upward and
rearward on box link).
B Match link to front triangle and from
non drive side, insert greased main pivot
bolt (#130791) through the non-drive
side of frame (IMAGE #5).
C Use 8mm HEX to install, then torque
pivot bolt (#130791) to 7 NM or 60 in/lbs.
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CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO BOX LINK //
A Follow previous step to connect rear
triangle to box link (IMAGE #6).
B Use 8mm HEX to install, then torque
pivot bolt (#130791) to 7 NM or 60 in/
lbs (IMAGES #7 & 8).
CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO TOP LINK //
A Holding bearing cap (#130765) with
squared edges against the bearing and the
rounded side facing outward (IMAGE #9),
Swing the seat stays up and align with
the lower spacers. From the non drive
side of top link insert greased main pivot
bolt (#130791) through the non-drive
side of frame (IMAGES #9 & 10).
B Use an 8mm HEX to install torque main
pivot bolt (#130791) to 7 NM or 60 in/
lbs (IMAGE #11).

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TIGHTENING SEATSTAYS TO TOP LINK //
A Grease and install adjuster cone
(#130807) into head of main pivot bolt
(#130791) and greased M6x22mm bolt
(#410032) through the adjuster cone
into the main pivot bolt (IMAGE #16).
B Using hand pressure, squeeze the top
of seat stay together at the lower top
link location to eliminate side to side
play (IMAGE #17) then use a 5mm HEX
to make snug.
C Torque M6x22mm (#410032) to 14 NM
or 125 in/lbs (IMAGE #18).
INSTALLING REAR SHOCK //
A Holding rear shock match forward
end to forward shock mount, and install
greased M6x40mm bolt (#410050)
through drive side of frame (IMAGE #12).
Do not tighten.
B Match rear end of shock to upper
link and install greased M6x45mm bolt
(#400051) through non-drive side of link
(IMAGE #13).
C Torque shock bolts (#410050 &
#400051) to 7 NM or 60 in/lbs (IMAGES
#14 & 15).
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INSTALLING DERAILLEUR HANGER //
A Grease outer edges of derailleur hanger
(#130790) and loctite derailleur bolt
(#130792) if not pre loctite applied.
B Insert hanger (#130790) into back of
frame opening and match derailleur bolt
(#130792) on the front side threading
bolt into hanger (IMAGE #22 & 23).
C Torque derailleur bolt (#130792) to 11
NM or 100 in/lbs (IMAGE #24).
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INSTALLING ADJUSTER CONES ON LOWER LINK //
A Grease and install adjuster cone
(#130807) into head of main pivot bolt
(#130791) and greased M6x22mm bolt
(#410032) through the adjuster cone into
the main pivot bolt (IMAGES #19 & 20).
B Torque M6x22mm (#410032) to 14 NM
or 125 in/lbs (IMAGE #21).
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torque
Achieving proper torque is vital to
ensuring the safe performance and
function of the recluse frame. Failure
to do so could result in sub-optimal
performance 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
20 Nm / 175 in/lbs
7 Nm / 60 in/lbs
7 Nm / 60 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
M8 HEX 7 Nm / 60 in/lbs
M5 HEX 14 Nm / 125 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
seatpost
4”

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shock setup
rock shox monarch rC3 / R 200 x 57mm
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
Travel 140 mm
Shock Stoke 57 mm
Shock Sag 20% when sitting on the bike
Fork Sag 25-30% when sitting on the bike
SHOCK: Recluse 275 Expert Rock Shox Monarch RC3 200x57 mm DB2 MM S 320
SHOCK: Recluse 275 Foundation Rock Shox Monarch R 200x57 mm DB2 MM S 320
RIDER WEIGHT (LBS/KGS) SPRING (PSI) REBOUND (clicks out)
100 LBS / 45 KGS 80
2 to 3
110 LBS / 50 KGS 88
120 LBS / 54 KGS 97
130 LBS / 59 KGS 105
140 LBS / 63.5 KGS 114
150 LBS / 68 KGS 122
3 to 4
160 LBS / 73 KGS 131
170 LBS / 77 KGS 139
180 LBS / 82 KGS 148
190 LBS / 86 KGS 156
200 LBS / 91 KGS 164
210 LBS / 95 KGS 173
220 LBS / 100 KGS 181
230 LBS / 104 KGS 190
5 to 6
240 LBS / 109 KGS 198
250 LBS / 113 KGS 207
260 LBS / 118 KGS 215
270 LBS / 122 KGS 224
280 LBS / 127 KGS 232
290 LBS / 131.5 KGS 241
300 LBS / 136 KGS 249

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shock setup
FOX FLOAT X2 200 x 57mm
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
Travel 140 mm
Shock Stoke 57 mm
Shock Sag 20% when sitting on the bike
Fork Sag 25-30% when sitting on the bike
SHOCK: Recluse 275 Factory FOX Shox, FLOAT X2, F-S, K, 2POS Lever, 200x57 mm
SHOCK: Recluse 275 Pro FOX Shox, FLOAT X2, P-SE, A, 2POS Lever, 200x57 mm
RIDER WEIGHT(LBS/KGS) SPRING (PSI)
100 LBS / 45 KGS 100
110 LBS / 50 KGS 111
120 LBS / 54 KGS 121
130 LBS / 59 KGS 132
140 LBS / 63.5 KGS 142
150 LBS / 68 KGS 152
160 LBS / 73 KGS 163
170 LBS / 77 KGS 173
180 LBS / 82 KGS 184
190 LBS / 86 KGS 194
200 LBS / 91 KGS 204
210 LBS / 95 KGS 215
220 LBS / 100 KGS 225
230 LBS / 104 KGS 235
240 LBS / 109 KGS 246
250 LBS / 113 KGS 256
260 LBS / 118 KGS 267
270 LBS / 122 KGS 277
280 LBS / 127 KGS 287
290 LBS / 131.5 KGS 298
300 LBS / 136 KGS 308

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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.
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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