Intense Uzzi VP 2009

[Nimrod]

I bought this bike a year ago. Very nice condition, but yes, a bit old thing. Brakes leaking, short travel reverb, ugly red colour etc.


Removing the powder paint, one of the worst jobs ever... But after a very long time, one drilled hole in the seat tube for internally routed dropper posts, the 2x9 drivetrain and some other components it's running again.

Frame: Intense Uzzi VP '09
Shock: Fox DHX4
Fork: Fox Van 36 Fit RC2 180mm
Headset: Hope
Stem: Race Face Atlas
Seatpost: One up V2 210mm
Handlebar: Gusset Open Prison 2“
Shifters: Sram X.0
Crank: Race Face Atlas + 22/36 Blackspire rings
Pedals: HT PA03A
Cassette: XT 11-34
Front Derailleur: XTR e-type
Rear Derailleur: Sram X9
Hubs: Hope Pro II
Rims: DT Swiss E2200
Saddle: Carbon China
Brakes: Hope V2 with 203/183mm rotors
Tires: old Specialized Butcher SX and Clutch
Weight: something around 16.5 Kg





The bike is heavy for me, especially in the front end. I need to do something about it sometime...

 

[stevet1]

G'ah you lot are really bringing the photography skills! Bike looks ace, well done.

 

[Lacuna]

Nice bike. Conversely, I preferred the red frame but not so keen on the red wheels

 

[Nimrod]

Nice bike. Conversely, I preferred the red frame but not so keen on the red wheels

Yes, you may be right. There was too much red.

OK, Formula 35



Fox 36 Van

 

[Nimrod]

This fork is a game changer. The bike is much more playful, I finally have no problem riding with the longest setting.
And I got a rear shock
Monarch


Fox

 

[Nimrod]

As for the shocks, the weight difference is hardly noticeable.
NOS Thomson Elite

 

[stevet1]

Wow that's quite a weight saving on the forks. Air vs coil though I assume?

 

[Nimrod]

Wow that's quite a weight saving on the forks. Air vs coil though I assume?

Yes, Formula has air spring, Fox Van coil.

 

[Bentrailstar]

That looks great, lovely ride

 

[Nimrod]

11 speed upgrade in progress