My Crankbrothers seat post is a big piece of s--t. Been back to crankbrothers twice, works for about a month. My Opium down hill wheels are worthless also. Crankbrothers is pretty to look at, just don't use it.

I'm afraid your correct. I would pay more for a domestically produced carbon frame, but I know a lot of people can't or won't pay more. Its a shame. Way of the world.

To agree with mpathic, the pivot bolts need more attention than i think they should. New from the factory i would have to retorque them every run. I removed and put red loctite on them and drilled the ends and safety wired them. since then i have had no issues. I need to do the same to my Uzzi, because i have to tighten them frequently. I am very mechanical, so it doesnt bother me, but somebody that isnt I could see this being a big issue. I love the fact it is Made in the USA. I sold my Santa Cruz because they switched to Asia. If Intense goes that route I will switch to Devinci (Canada is close enough)...

I can only speak from my experience. I own a suzuki, kawasaki motorcycle franchise and have seen every mechanical failure possible with new and old equipment alike. Broken frames on MX bikes and sport bikes, blown apart triple clamps, broken rear shocks, shattered cranks, cases etc. ALL BRANDS.....Ktm, suzuki, honda, kawasaki, yamaha. My point being, nothing is indestructable. My first Intense was a 2002 m1, which a good friend of mine still owns. Then M6, 951, m9, Uzzi, in that order. I weigh 190 lbs and race cat 1 DH, as of yet I have had no issues with durability or alignment. My other Bike was a Santa Cruz Nomad, also a great bike. Going through my m9 right now and all seems good to go for coming year.

So stoked to own one! Made in USA is great. Hopefully Jeff will be able to figure out a way to make the carbon frames here in America.

I am a mechanic by trade and all things break sometimes. my 951, m6, and m9 have been flawless.

I said Oh No out loud when I read it. We have all done silly things from time to time. R.I.P. Dane.