Comments on: Intense Prototype Spy Shots http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:46:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: jb http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20641 jb Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:33:04 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20641 I use an older LX (m570, I think?) which is the slightly cheaper version of that m750. The newer ones with the High/Low adjusters positioned farther back are definitely problematic on all Intense frames. I initially moved the chain over from my Paragon to my new Spider 29, but found out the hard way that the chain wasn't long enough. When I replaced the chain, I did add a couple extra links so that there'd be a little slack for suspension movement even in middle-ring, big-cog (I don't run a big ring). The length issue had more to do with the longer chainstays on the Intense than on my old hardtail. I didn't take that into consideration when moving the chain over, so it's my own fault. I really like the Spider 29. Did a 40 mile race on it this past weekend, and got to know it pretty well. It's a fast bike and the steering is really amazing through twisty singletrack. I use an older LX (m570, I think?) which is the slightly cheaper version of that m750. The newer ones with the High/Low adjusters positioned farther back are definitely problematic on all Intense frames.

I initially moved the chain over from my Paragon to my new Spider 29, but found out the hard way that the chain wasn’t long enough. When I replaced the chain, I did add a couple extra links so that there’d be a little slack for suspension movement even in middle-ring, big-cog (I don’t run a big ring). The length issue had more to do with the longer chainstays on the Intense than on my old hardtail. I didn’t take that into consideration when moving the chain over, so it’s my own fault.

I really like the Spider 29. Did a 40 mile race on it this past weekend, and got to know it pretty well. It’s a fast bike and the steering is really amazing through twisty singletrack.

]]> By: Jeremy http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20594 Jeremy Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:32:12 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20594 Thanks - any thoughts on chain length? - have read about chain lengthening issues with the VPP and people breaking chaings/benging cogs etc. Thanks - any thoughts on chain length? - have read about chain lengthening issues with the VPP and people breaking chaings/benging cogs etc.

]]> By: BC http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20587 BC Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:56:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20587 Jeremy-- the front derailleurs with the most clearance would be the xt750 (old, but available at your shop through BTI distributor) Also, the '08 XT has some more real estate and fits a lot of 29"ers much better. I've heard that the soon-to-come XTR front derailleurs will follow suit. Jeremy– the front derailleurs with the most clearance would be the xt750 (old, but available at your shop through BTI distributor)

Also, the ‘08 XT has some more real estate and fits a lot of 29″ers much better. I’ve heard that the soon-to-come XTR front derailleurs will follow suit.

]]> By: Jeremy http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20582 Jeremy Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:28:51 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20582 I just picked up a spider 29 and the handling is very responsive like a 26er. I'm having an issue with my front derailleur choice and wanted to know what others are using on this frame? I put an xtr top swing m970 on it and there's very minimal clearance from the suspension arm right behind the seat tube to the point it bangs on descents. Any suggestions would be great. thanks! I just picked up a spider 29 and the handling is very responsive like a 26er. I’m having an issue with my front derailleur choice and wanted to know what others are using on this frame? I put an xtr top swing m970 on it and there’s very minimal clearance from the suspension arm right behind the seat tube to the point it bangs on descents. Any suggestions would be great. thanks!

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20543 Guitar Ted Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:38:59 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20543 Yes, I agree. I think that the option of having the longer offset has helped prompt this. If you recall, the original Spyder 29"er, (in that totally rockin' camoflage) was done previous to the advent of the "super offset" forks now coming online. Now the head angles can be relaxed and the steering can be what Jeff Steber wanted too. FYI: Did you know that Steber made/makes custom guitars? :) Yes, I agree. I think that the option of having the longer offset has helped prompt this. If you recall, the original Spyder 29″er, (in that totally rockin’ camoflage) was done previous to the advent of the “super offset” forks now coming online.

Now the head angles can be relaxed and the steering can be what Jeff Steber wanted too.

FYI: Did you know that Steber made/makes custom guitars? :)

]]> By: The Monkey http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20520 The Monkey Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:26:53 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/08/12/intense-revamps-the-spyder-29er/#comment-20520 hmmmm, interesting that the 74 degree HTA is being re-thought... hmmmm, interesting that the 74 degree HTA is being re-thought…

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