JS "JEFF STEBER" TUNED SUSPENSION

JS Tuned is a refined suspension system, designed to work with each individual Intense bike model to optimize its individual kinematics, geometry, wheel size, drivetrain and component spec. The system is a culmination of the real world experience of the Intense Cycles founder and designer Jeff Steber, the Intense engineering team, the Factory Team riders and other experienced brand test pilots.

HOW IT WORKS

JS Tuned uses two short, counter-rotating links that offer the ability to fine-tune shock rates and wheel path in perfect harmony to create a balanced, active suspension system that climbs and accelerates as well as the system descends.

The main takeaway (JS-Tuned Suspension) is excellent small bump sensitivity, better pedaling efficiency, greater control at the top of the suspension, and reduced bottom out. It’s sophisticated, high-level stuff, and the fact that Intense leverages this platform and then meticulously tunes it to each bike is a bit of a big deal.

Jonathan Johnson, Gear Blog, MEC Canada

KEY POINTS OF JS TUNED

Key Point 1

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EFFICIENCY

A compact, integrated system that not only provides ride efficiency but also offers strength, stiffness and manufacturability with the added bonus of being low-maintenance

Key Point 2

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SEGMENT SPECIFIC

Each model’s suspension is fine tuned with a top-quality platform, designed to create world-class segment leaders whether aimed at XC/ light Trail, Trail / Enduro or DH.

Key Point 3

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BALANCED BRAKING

The counter-rotating links achieve a balance of traction and stability under braking forces with minimal impact to the bike’s geometry.

Key Point 4

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BALANCED PEDAL FORCES

Counter-rotating links allow flexibility in shock rates and wheel path to create a refined balanced platform that climbs & accelerates as well it descends.

Key Point 5

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STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

The JS Tuned structural integrity is superior due to the combination of short, stiff links and unified rear triangle, combined with large 15mm collet bolts and angular-contact bearings.

Key Point 6

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LOW MAINTENANCE

Easy to replace, high quality, angular-contact bearing with grease ports along with 15mm Collet bolt system.