High value on a budget
The Intend Essentials suspension fork is the entry level fork for anyone who wants to save some bucks for the rest of their next dream build. That doesn't mean you're missing out on performance though because we made sure to integrate as much technology as possible. The essential fork comes with a cerakoted BCT crown, and our trusted enduro proven steerer tube and upper legs. The fork has a travel range of 150-180mm. It utilizes a simple yet flawless air spring and an open bath damping cartridge which give you that supple and high quality feeling you might or might not (yet) be used to from Intend products and they're also very user-friendly to service.
By reducing variety and assembly / production expenses by making a single batch of 85 pcs in one production, we are able to offer the essentials fork at a more attractive price point.
Will you save money over a top line Intend fork? Yes.
Will you feel a decrease in performance? Maybe yes, but maybe not
 
What are the differences to the Top-Line Originals and Blackline forks?
 
The Air spring does not have the Travelizer adjustment. That means you need to disassemble the fork for changing the travel.

It also does not work with the token-less technology by changing the bottom caps for progression. It works with a volumespacer in the bottom cap to adjust this. This volume spacer has 3 positions:
 
- without, less progression
- mid position, mid progression (installed in the fork already)
- max position, max progression
 
The Essential shared the same damping parts as the Originals and Blackline forks, but it's a semi open bath system instead of the closed bladder version.
 
Is it possible to swap the Essential forks to our Top-line internals?
Yes, but this means the complete bottom section needs to be changed, which is just as expensive as buying a Top-line fork in the first place. This gives you the opportunity to experience an Intend fork for a lower price but being able to upgrade to the latest internal technology at a later point in time.
This fork is for you IF you do not need the latest internal tech and features, but you want to have the benefits and experience of an Intend fork.
 
Disclaimer: The first batch of forks will not be compatible with the Linearizer - our retrofit dual positive air chamber.
 
Technical data
 
Fork Offset / Rake
44mm
Steerer Tube Length
240mm
Stanchions Diameter 
35mm
Axle to Crown
170mm (581.5) /160mm (571.5) ...you get the idea!
Steerer Tube
Tapered 1 1/8" - 1,5" (inner diameter: 23mm)
Dropout
15mm x 110mm boost or 20mm x 110mm boost
Brakemount
180mm, 203mm or 220mm brakemount included
 
Note: Delivery time is ~3 - 4 weeks from date of payment