Bike vs Bike - Brian Lopes' Intense Tracer T275 vs. Intense Carbine 29 - Mountain Bike Feature

When you've accomplished as much on a bike as Brian Lopes, you know how to dial in your rides. Brian just built up an Intense Tracer T275 and Intense Carbine 29 for the up-coming enduro season. While they're extremely similar, there are some subtle differences like size, gearing, stem length and tire choice. Plus, we like head-to-head battles. Dig into these svelte carbon steeds and pick your favorite by voting at the end. Photos and info by Dan Severson

Brian Lopes Intense Tracer T275 Highlights

Size Large, 160mm travel
X-Fusion Vector Rear Shock with 375lb Super Alloy Spring
X-Fusion Metric Fork with HLR Damper
Shimano XTR Shifter and Rear Derailleur, XT 11-42t cassette, XTR cranks (175mm) and Wolftooth Dropstop Chainring 34t
Magura MT5 brakes
Factor 327 Carbon Wheelset
Maxxis High Roller II 3C/EXO/TR front, Minion DHR II 3C/EXO/TRrear
KS Lev 150mm drop seatpost
HT T1 Pedals
Renthal Fatbar Carbon (760mm) and Apex Stem (40mm)
ODI Elite Series grips (prototype compound)
KMC X 11 SL SLC chain
Chris King headset and bottom bracket
WTB Silverado saddle
Weight 29lbs

Brian Lopes Intense Carbine 29 Highlights

Size Medium, 140mm travel
X-Fusion Vector Rear Shock with prototype internals and 350lb Super Alloy Spring
X-Fusion Trace Fork with HLR Damper
Shimano XTR Shifter and Rear Derailleur, XTR 11-40t cassette, XTR cranks (175mm) and Wolftooth Dropstop Chainring 36t
Magura MT5 brakes
Factor 329 Carbon Wheelset
Maxxis Minion DHF 3C/EXO/TR front, High Roller II 3C/EXO/TR rear
KS Lev 150mm drop seatpost
HT T1 Pedals
Renthal Fatbar Carbon (760mm) and Apex Stem (50mm)
ODI Elite Series grips (prototype compound)
KMC X 11 SL SLC chain
Chris King headset and bottom bracket
WTB Silverado saddle
Weight 28.5lbs