Intense M16 Carbon Pro Bike 2016The Next Generation of MWe’ve all heard the saying, “Learn from your mistakes!” But what about learning from your successes? Looking at the history of Intense’s M series, you’d be quick to notice it’s decorated past and proven progression of elite level downhill race machines. Ultimately, you’d be able to see that the M16 is the latest result of Intense learning from its M series successes of yesteryear. In 2015 Intense mastered the M16 as a hydroformed alloy frame, leaving them with a clear next step; replicate the M16 using the more exotic carbon fiber material. Aside from carbon fiber’s obvious weight savings (nearly a 3 pound reduction from the alloy model) and stiffness capacities, working with carbon fiber permitted Intense further flexibility in not only its structural design, but also in its aesthetics, such as full internal cable routing and sleeker, more refined lines. Some of the less noticeable additions include built-in fork bumpers, molded rubber frame protectors, and a sweet little plastic fender to protect the rear shock from mud and trail-grime. With 8. 5 to 9. 5 X 2. 4440 mm/ 17. 5 ̊63.

Intense M16 Carbon Pro Bike 2016 Review