IntendEssential
€1,599 RRP Germany, EUR incl. 19% VAT
- Travel
- 150 / 160 / 170 mm
- Wheel size
- 29"
- Stanchions
- 35 mm, upside-down
- Damper
- Semi-open bath, self-bleeding
- Spring
- Air, volume spacer
- E-bike rated
- EFBE E-Gravity
- Weight
- 2,150 g29", claimed
Overview
The Intend Essential is the brand's entry-level 35 mm upside-down enduro fork, 150–170 mm, 2150 g, 15 or 20 mm axle; €1,599 incl. VAT.
The Essential is Intend's entry-level upside-down all-mountain/enduro fork, built in single batches of 85 to keep the price down. It uses a cerakoted BCT crown and the enduro-proven steerer and upper legs of the bigger forks, with 150/160/170 mm travel options.
Compared with the top-line Originals and Blackline forks it uses a simpler air spring (travel change requires disassembly; progression via a three-position volume spacer) and a semi-open-bath version of the same damping parts. Every Intend fork is designed, engineered and tested in Freiburg, Germany, and assembled by hand in-house one at a time; Intend says bushings are calibrated to each tube, crowns are bonded to prevent creaking and each fork is aligned individually.
- Most affordable Intend fork
- 150 / 160 / 170 mm, 29" only
- Semi-open-bath damper with HS/LS internals
- 15 or 20 x 110 Boost dropouts
- EFBE E-Gravity rating (fork chart)
Gallery
Full specifications
Chassis
- Offset
- 44 mm
- Steerer length
- 240 mm
- Stanchions
- 35 mm
- Axle-to-crown
- 581.5 mm (170), 571.5 mm (160)
- Steerer
- Tapered 1 1/8"–1.5" (inner diameter 23 mm)
- Dropout
- 15 x 110 Boost or 20 x 110 Boost
- Brake mount
- 200/203 mm or 220/223 mm brake mount included
- Lowers
- Champagne-coated tubes with pressed-on dropouts
General
- Ride style
- Enduro / All Mountain
- Travel range
- 150 / 160 / 170 mm (change requires disassembly)
- Wheel size
- 29" only
- Spring
- Air spring, 3-position volume spacer in bottom cap
- Damping
- Open bath, self-bleeding, HS/LS rebound & compression
- Adjustments
- LS rebound / LS compression / Air spring / Progression
- Weight
- 2150 g
- Colour
- Black anodized
- EFBE rating
- E-Gravity (fork chart)
Manufacturer specification — Intend. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Intend Essential: FAQ
How much does the Intend Essential cost?
€1,599 (RRP Germany, EUR incl. 19% VAT). Prices vary by country and retailer.
How much does the Intend Essential weigh?
Intend quotes 2,150 g (29", claimed).
Is the Intend Essential suitable for e-bikes?
Yes — Intend lists it as e-bike rated or e-bike specific.
What are the key specs of the Intend Essential?
Travel: 150 / 160 / 170 mm; Wheel size: 29"; Stanchions: 35 mm, upside-down; Damper: Semi-open bath, self-bleeding; Spring: Air, volume spacer; E-bike rated: EFBE E-Gravity.
