Great product news from Germany: The innovative suspension brand Intend just dropped a new fork, and it's called the "Essential."
We can say off the bat this thing looks pretty sick. The whole idea behind it? Keep it simple, but still rip like a beast, while keeping the package affordable!
A work of art and german engeneering! Photo: Intend BC
For those who don’t know, Intend was founded by Cornelius Kapfinger, a total suspension nerd from Germany. The brand is all about pushing boundaries with super innovative designs and top-notch craftsmanship. Intend made waves with their wild upside-down forks and crazy attention to detail – basically, they’re a small brand that loves doing things differently, and riders worldwide are here for it.
Since the 2000s Upside Down forks always have been there! Photo: Intend BC
Unlike their super high-end Edge and Infinity forks, the Essential ditches some of the fancy bells and whistles to focus on what really matters: shredding trails without emptying your bank account. It’s designed to give you top-tier performance with a bit more of a minimalist vibe.
The Essential is rocking a super smooth air spring and a reliable half open-bath damper, which means fewer parts to break and easier servicing. Plus, Intend's known for their crazy good machining and sleek design, and this fork is no exception – it looks clean, fast, and ready to charge.
Makes every bike even more special - Intend Essential! Photo: Intend BC
With travel options from 100mm up to 180mm, it's perfect for trail and enduro riding. It has also a good weight, coming in around 2150 grams, so your bike won't feel like a tank on the climbs. So if you’re looking for a no-nonsense fork that still delivers mad performance, the Intend Essential is definitely worth checking out. It’s proof that you don’t need a million settings to have a good time on the trails – just solid engineering and a focus on the ride.
FACTS:
Pricing: 1449€ incl. 19% VAT Travel: 150 - 180mm Brake Mount: 180/203/220mm, Post Mount Boost Dropouts: 15x110mm Boost Axle to Crown: 581.5 mm (170mm travel), 571.5mm (160mm travel), ... Offset: 44mm Weight: 2150g Damper Adjustments: LS Rebound, LS Compression Air Spring Adjustments: Air spring pressure, 3-Pos Volume Spacer Steerer Tube: Tapered 1 1/8" - 1 1/5"
