MEET THE HERO - FOR ALL TRAIL HEROES OUT THERE
The Intend Hero is built to fit into modern trail bikes. Lightweight, fast and beautiful. It shares the same technologies like the bigger forks, same air spring and same DH-ready damping.
If you search for a fork, which is either Enduro-ready and also lightweight - then this is your fork.
- Ride Style
All mountain / Trail
- Travel Range
Maximum stroke 160mm / Adjustable in 10mm steps
- Wheel Size
29”
- Spring Type
Air spring
- Damping
Open bath cartridge
- Adjustments
Rebound / Compression / Air spring / Progression
- Weight
1820g with Light Alloy Axle / 1850g with Steel Axle
- Colour
Black anodized / Silver anodized (also black crown)
- Other
Royal flush coating / SKF D35 green dust wipers (Without collar) / Main and current sag indicators
CHECK SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONS
| Ride Style | All mountain / Trail |
| Travel Range | Maximum stroke 160mm / Adjustable in 10mm steps / Theoretical minimum stroke 0mm |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Spring Type | Air spring |
| Damping | Open bath cartridge |
| Adjustments | Rebound / Compression / Air spring / Progression |
| Weight | 1820g w/ light alloy axle / 1850g w/ Steel axle |
| Brake Mounting | 180mm / 203mm w/ adapter (Boost or Non-Boost) |
| Dropout | 15mm x 110mm / Boost |
| Axle System | Bolt-On thru axle |
| Axle Material | Light alloy / Steel |
| Fork Offset / Rake | 44mm |
| Axle To Crown | 160mm (565mm) / 150mm (555mm) / 140mm (545mm)... You get the idea! |
| Steerer Tube | Tapered 1 1/8” - 1.5” |
| Steerer Tube Length | 243mm |
| Steerer Tube Material | High strength alloy |
| Stem Clamp Diameter | 28.60mm |
| Crown Race Seat Diameter | 39.79mm |
| Crown Material | High strength alloy |
| Stanchions Material | High strength alloy |
| Stanchions Diameter | 35mm |
| Lowers Material | High strength alloy |
| Colour | Black anodized / Silver anodized |
| Other | Royal flush coating / SKF D35 green dust wipers (Without collar) / Main and current sag indicators |
FAQ
What is the difference between steel & light alloy axles?
15mm axles vary only in material. 20mm axles vary by weight and wall-thickness.
20mm Light alloy / 75g (Recommended for regular use)
20mm Steel / 150g
15mm Light alloy / 47g
15mm Steel / 80g (Recommended for regular use)
Is this fork available with black lower stanchions?
This option is not available.
Can I change the brake mounting standard after purchase?
Edge, Flash and Infinity forks share the same dropouts. You can choose between 180mm boost and non-boost, as well as 203mm boost and non-boost. Dropouts used on Hero forks are different and only compatible with PM180 / Boost.
Are 223mm brake mounts optional?
This option is not available. You can simply use normal brake adapters to make that combination work.
Are Intend forks safe to ride with 223mm rotors?
Yes! You can put any 223mm rotor on Edge, Flash and Infinity forks.
Is it possible to change the axle diameter after purchase?
Yes! You can always change between 110×20 or 110x15mm on all Edge, Flash and Infinity forks. Hero forks are only available in 110x15mm.
Can I use a non-boost-hub?
Yes! On Edge, Flash and Infinity forks, you can use 110×20 non-boost hubs, combined with the correct non-boost brake mount. 100x15mm hubs are possible with Boost-spacers.
Is it possible to get stanchion guards for this forks?
This option is not available.
Is it possible to change the travel after purchase?
Yes! You can easily adjust the stroke by adding or removing 10mm spacers.
Does the length of the fork change with adding or removing 10mm spacers?
Yes! By exactly 10mm.
Can I order this fork with a 1 1/8″ straight steerer or different offset ?
This option is not available.
What are the color options for Intend forks?
You can choose between black anodized and silver anodized.
I’ve seen some different colors, do you offer these?
Color options other than silver anodized and black anodized are not available.
Where can I test this fork?
Intend as a company is not based around active sales. I’ve decided to spend all time in developing products, and not convincing people to buy existing products. Sorry about this!
