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over jumps isn't exactly a disadvantage either. As a moto dude, I'm more comfortable with mass under me for jumps and bumps home than I am with svelte carbon weave and spandex. The bottom line: The Intense Tazer MX is ready for people like me (motorcycle people) to fully enjoy its recurring theme of moto- inspired bicycle performance. And if I can walk into my trusted motorcycle shop and pick one up, that's even better. CN RIDE REVIEW I INTENSE TAZER MX PRO P126 SPECIFICATIONS 2022 INTENSE TAZER MX PRO ($8999 / $7999 FOR 2021 AS TESTED) MOTOR Shimano EP8 Steps BATTERY BT-E8010, 4 Steps, 504Wh. battery lock w/2 keys DISPLAY Shimano Steps LCD, Bluetooth compatible FRAME Tazer optimized carbon 29-in. front and 275+ rear triangle, enduro link pivot system, downtube flak guard armor, internal derailleur, brake, dropper post, and display unit routing, ISCG 05 mount, 150mm travel FORK Ohlins DH38 Race fork, dual crown, air spring system REAR SHOCK Ohlins TTX22M coil, high/low speed compression adjustment, rebound adjustment - spring 480 lbs. (S/M size) 548 lbs. (L/XL size 2) FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 170mm (6.7 inches) REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 155mm (6.1 inches) HEADSET Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/EC49.40 SHIFTERS Shimano SLX, 12-speed REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano SLX, 12-speed CRANKSET e*thirteen e*spec 34 tooth 165mm length PEDALS Black Wellgo CHAIN Shimano E-Bike, 12-speed CASSETTE Shimano Deore 12-speed 11-51 tooth BRAKES Magura MT7 with 203mm Storm HC rotors front and back WHEELSET FRONT 29 in. e*thirteen e*spec 30mm inner width, 110x15mm including valve & rim tape WHEELSET REAR 27.5 in. e*thirteen e*spec 35mm inner width, 148x12mm rear, 6 bolt, including valve & rim tape TIRE FRONT 29x2.60, Minion DHR II, foldable, 120 TPI, 3CMaxx Terra/EXO+/TR TIRE REAR 27.5x2.8, Minion DHR II, foldable, 120 TPI, 3CMaxx Terra/EXO+/TR HANDLEBAR Intense Recon 35mm OD x 800mm wide, 30mm rise STEM Intense direct mount 35mm OD x 50mm length GRIPS ODI Elite Flow SEATPOST Intense Recon Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm travel (SM/MD) or 150mm travel (LG/XL) w/Raceface lever SADDLE SDG Bel-Air w/ Cr-Mo rails WEIGHT 52.11 lbs. (size S/M, tubeless, with pedals) Controls on the 2021 model are courtesy of Renthal, 2022 models get Intense-branded bars but brake components stay the same with Magura units.