
Frame: Intense M3
Size medium. VPP actually works well although I don’t do much pedaling. (mental note start training and give up the cigs)
Forks: Fox 40RC2
Spring changed to heavier version. High and low speed compression adjustment. These are incredibly light weight for their size.
Rear Shock: TF Tuned 5 th Element
3’ stroke with a 450x 3’ ti spring. 105 psi gives a really active ride.


Stem: Easton Vice
50mm Length standard clamp
Handlebars: Easton EC70
Standard width.
Headset: Hope
Stick it on and forget about it.
Grips: ODI lock on

Brakes: Hope Mono 6ti
225mm disk on the front and standard 185mm on the rear.
Shifter: Shimano LX
9 speed.
Rear Mech: Shimano Dura Ace
Short cage road mech
Block: Shimano Ultegra 12/25
A close ratio block means smooth shifts with no big steps in the gearing.

Cranks: Saint
Light, strong and stiff. 170mm.
Chain Device: E Thirteen.
Great chain device, never drops the chain.
Chain Ring: 38t ring
As john said a chain ring is a chain ring.
Pedals: Easton Flatboy
No devil pedals for me, stick a set of FiveTen’s on your feet and go.
Chain: Connex Whipperman

Hubs: Hadley
Unbelievably smooth. If they’re good enough for Steve Peat then…
Rims: Intense Mag30 DH
Gun metal grey.
Tyres: Maxxis High Roller front and rear.
Good for all tracks, except Innerleithen in the dry.
Seatpost: Easton EA50
Clamp the saddle to it and forget about it.
Saddle: Fizik Gobi ti rails.
Very light and strong.

Thanks again to Ian for providing the info - if you'd like to feature your bike send info and pics to Michael@IrishDH.com