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Primer Elite
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$5,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 115 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Dec 2019 · Danny Milner
The Intense Primer has evolved with a broader purpose, and carries the entire weight of Intense's trail expectations on its shoulders.
Decent weight
Feels old school
Nov 2019 · Tom Marvin
A Factory-series Fox DPX2 shock controls the Primer S Pro’s rear suspension, while a matching 36 fork sits up front.. .
Rear suspension is efficient with good small-bump sensitivity as well as stability
Full-carbon frame and bling spec
Maxxis Rekon+ rear tyre lacks traction in some conditions
I’d prefer a GRIP2-damped Fox fork, ideally
Oct 2019 · Brandon
Most riders are familiar with the handling differences between 27.5-inch and 29er wheels, but once the third option is tossed into the mix, the choice can become a difficult one to make.
Jan 2019 · James Vincent
Intense Cycles is one of those brands that has just got IT, whatever IT actually is
Jan 2018 · Sean White
An engaging and rapid 29" wheel trail bike
Nov 2016 · Benjamin Slabaugh
The Intense Primer 29er was one of the best looking bikes spotted at Outerbike. But how did it ride? - Mtbr.com
Aug 2016
Intense Cycles has upped the ante with the new Primer 29c, creating a 29er equipped for all-around trail duty.
Aug 2016
(August 2, 2016) TEMECULA, Calif. -- Continuing with a streak of new bike releases for 2016, the latest from Intense Cycles is the Primer: a 115 mm– 130 mm travel carbon 29er. Built on the new JS Tuned suspension, the Primer could be described as a 29-inch version of the Intense Spider 275 launched back in April of this year.
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3, Solo Air Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3, 200mm x 51mm Travel: 115mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, BB92, Press fit |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40, ZS44/EC49.40 |
| Stem | Intense Recon ELITE, 31.8mm diameter, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Intense Recon Carbon, 31.8mm diameter, 760mm width |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Elite |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer, 150mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Intense Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | TRUVATIV Stylo Eagle, 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295 X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | None |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM with 180mm front and 160mm rear 6-bolt rotors Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TLM |
| Rims | Pacific Rim Carbon, 26mm depth, 30mm channel, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | Front: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 110mm x 15mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole:, Rear: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 148mm x 12mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole |
| Rear Hub | Front: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 110mm x 15mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole:, Rear: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 148mm x 12mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35", F120, DC, EXO, TR front and rear |
First added April 14
Last updated April 14
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