Not dissimilar to Bigfoot sightings, we've been reading the whispers and viewing the spy photos of the 6 Point 6 for the last year, but hard information has been scarce. Well, it's time to believe the hype! Intense has now answered the call for an aggressive all-mountain, enduro-style machine with the release of the state-of-the-art 6 Point 6, mating the ride quality of the legendary 5.5 EVP with the burly aggressiveness of the Uzzi. Unlike its brethren, the 5.5 EVP, the Intense 6 Point 6 goes beyond its name, delivering 6.7" of plush VPP travel.
Understanding the demands that the 6 Point 6 frame is expected to shoulder, Intense employs a 1.5" headtube reinforced with beautifully crafted gussetting, highlighted by a hydroformed Easton/Intense aluminum top tube, placing the strength where you need it most, while saving weight wherever possible. Intense's reknowned CNC artistry is prevalent once again, from the rear stays to the headtube. Tire clearance is rated for a 2.5" Intense DH tire.
The 6 Point 6 is disc-specific and comes equipped with a Fox Float RP23 shock. Or, for $70 you can upgrade to a Fox DHX Air. Or for the ultimate in plush adjustability and an upcharge of $400 (steel coil) or $600 (titanium coil), you have the option to upgrade to a Cane Creek Double Barrel. Trademark sealed pivot bearings throughout the suspension provide the lateral stiffness, traction and monster travel we've all come to know and love from Intense's VPP bikes. The 6 Point 6 is ideally mated with a 6" travel front fork to balance the geometry.
The Intense 6.6 is available in Intense Red, Stealth Black, Pearl White, Works (raw aluminum) or Midnight Blue. Or for a $125 upcharge and 3-4 week wait, you can customize your 6.6 in any of the following colors: Java, Platinum, Works Red, Works Blue, Black Chrome, Hot Rod Orange, Baby Blue or Iron Grey. It uses a 31.6mm seatpost, and requires a 34.9mm top swing/top pull front derailleur.
2008 Intense 6 Point 6 Pricing |
| |
Frame |
Shimano FR/DH | SRAM FR/DH |
 |
| 6 Point 6 |
$2169
|
4747
|
4724
|
 |
2008 Intense 6 Point 6 Geometry |
| Size |
Seat Tube |
Effective Top Tube |
Stand Over |
BB Height |
Head Tube Angle |
Seat Tube Angle |
Head Tube |
Chainstay Length |
| S |
16.0 |
21.8 |
27.5 |
13.75 |
68.5 |
73.0 |
4.625 |
17.0 |
| M |
19.0 |
22.8 |
29.0 |
13.75 |
68.5 |
73.0 |
5.25 |
17.0 |
| L |
21.0 |
23.8 |
29.0 |
13.75 |
68.5 |
73.0 |
5.25 |
17.0 |
| All lengths are measured in inches. |
