Thanks to the success of festivals like Crankworx and Qashqai and the movies that allow us to relive them at home, Slopestyle has solidified its niche within mountain biking. Electrifying aerials, death defying stunts and challenging terrain provide an incredible rush of adrenaline -- whether it's as a spectator or competitor. Now Intense fuels that rush with the introduction of the SS Slopestyle frame, specifically designed to meet the demands of guys like Nigel Page and Darren Pokoj. That said, it's ready to clear, or case, the worst any bike park, the North Shore, or your imagination has to offer. After all, you don't always nail it the first time around, right?

The Intense SS Slopestyle has taken the strengths of four legendary Intense models -- the 6 Point 6, Uzzi VpX, M3 and Socom FRO -- and applied them to a Slopestyle specific format. 6.5 inches of low leverage ratio (2.6 to 1) VPP travel keeps you higher in the travel, and takes more impact to bottom out the rear -- this is especially noticeable when cornering or preloading into the face of a jump. The geometry is optimized for Slopestyle and it all starts with a slackened head angle previously found only on pure DH bikes which aren't nearly as maneuverable in tight situations -- we found it to be ideal for riding the gnarly steeps. The low 13.5" bottom bracket height is great for carving turns in the most technical areas, and a burly Uzzi-style rear provides an amazing stiffness. All in all, it makes for a bike that's both easy and fun to throw around, and extremely forgiving when you miss.

The SS Slopestyle's onepointfive headtube reinforced with beautifully crafted gusseting is highlighted by a low-slung hydroformed Easton/Intense aluminum top tube, placing the strength where you need it most, while making it as easy as possible to swing your legs over as you hurtle through the air. 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 Intense SS Slopestyle is disc-specific and comes equipped with a Fox DHX 5.0 Coil shock. Or for an upcharge of $350 (steel coil) or $575 (titanium coil), you have the option to upgrade to a Cane Creek Double Barrel. Trademark sealed pivot bearings throughout the suspension provide lateral stiffness, traction and monster travel we've all come to know and love from Intense's VPP bikes. The SS Slopestyle is ideally mated with a 160mm travel front fork, though it can accept up to 200mm. As the frame can accept a front derailleur, please specify your preference for 135mm or 150mm replaceable dropouts to provide the necessary chainline for your build. It uses a 73mm bottom bracket shell.

The Intense SS Slopestyle 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 Intense SS Slopestyle in any of the following colors: Nigel Page Special Edition (Pearl White with Union Jack decal set), Java, Platinum, Works Red, Hot Rod Orange, Baby Blue or Iron Grey. It uses a 31.6mm seatpost, and can use a 34.9mm top swing/top pull front derailleur.

2008 Intense SS Slopestyle Pricing
	Frame	Shimano FR/DH	SRAM FR/DH
SS Slopestyle	$2299	4793	4895

2008 Intense SS Slopestyle Geometry

Size	Seat Tube	Effective Top Tube	Stand Over	BB Height	Head Tube Angle	Seat Tube Angle	Head Tube	Chainstay Length
S	16.0	21.5	28.25	13.6	66.5	74.0	5.250	16.75
M	16.0	22.5	28.25	13.6	66.5	74.0	5.250	16.75
L	16.0	23.5	28.25	13.6	66.5	74.0	5.250	16.75
All lengths are measured in inches.