PINK BIKE DOWNHILL FEILD TEST: THE M1 IS MAKING WAVES!
Words: Alex De Rocco
In the world of downhill mountain biking, every nuance of a bike's performance can make or break its reputation. Recently, our INTENSE M1 was featured in a comprehensive downhill mountain bike comparison by Pinkbike, a trusted name in the mountain biking community.
Matt and Henry from Pinkbike have been diligently testing and evaluating a range of downhill bikes. As the bike park season kicked off, they maximized their time on the trails, pushing each bike to its limits to understand what sets a great downhill bike apart in 2024. Through rigorous runs and in-depth analysis, they compared, contrasted, and ultimately ranked these bikes, sharing their insights and rationale for each assessment.
Henry Quinney's enthusiasm for the M1 is unmistakable. He shared, "INTENSE has my heart... It's a big red bike and I F@&%!ng love it so much." Such a powerful endorsement from a respected voice in the community underscores the M1's remarkable impact. Quinney further elaborated on the bike's versatility, stating, "I thought, going all out fast I would go for the linear, but for a more relaxed all day feeling in the bike park I would go with the progressive."
Their detailed review highlights what makes the M1 a standout choice. The feedback underscores the meticulous engineering and design philosophy that INTENSE Cycles pours into every model. The M1's performance on the toughest terrains speaks volumes about its capabilities and the passion behind its creation.
The recent successes of the MS-INTENSE-RACING team further validate the M1's prowess. Eleonora Farina claimed her first Downhill World Cup victory at the Les Gets World Cup, a monumental achievement that has thrilled the entire INTENSE community. Additionally, Tuhoto-Ariki clinched a victory on the M1 at the URBAN DH 1800 DISTRICT event, showcasing the bike's competitive edge.
On top of that the UK National DH Series opener at Rhyd-Y-Felin saw INTENSE Cycles achieving remarkable results with three podium finishes despite challenging weather and track conditions. Joe Breeden secured 3rd place in the Elite Men category, Lou Ferguson placed 3rd in Elite Women despite a crash, and Olly Morris clinched 1st in Vets Men with a crash.
