Well, my Tracer isn't new...I like the looks of the new Intense bikes, but mine's not one of 'em. Also, the bike I tend to favor over the Tracer is not one of the Proflexes (the one I mainly ride is for commuting, so it gets the bulk of my mines) but my 1998 K2 4000...it does have the Girvin/Noleen Crosslink linkage fork, though...carbon legs, a new air shock and tight bushings makes for a solid ride. The Tracer, which is in top form and well outfitted with XTR, a Fox shock and Spinergys, is a strange bike...even with the rear shock lockout on it tends to spring a bit when pedaling. The 4000 is just a more predictable ride. Both decent rides in their own ways, though.

- Doug