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Primer Factory
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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$7,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR 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
Jan 2018 · Sean White
An engaging and rapid 29" wheel trail bike
Feb 2017 · McCoy
Does just about anything its rider asks of it
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.
Aug 2016 · Robin Weaver
The punchy, supportive nature of the rear suspension coupled with the Primer’s ludicrously low weight means you can pump, pop and launch this bike just about anywhere you want it to go, and it’s progressive enough to take a serious thump out back without feeling harsh when you do exhaust all 130mm of travel. . .
Light and nimble making it easy to chuck about on the trail.
Fast bikes don’t always come cheap
Aug 2016 · Jim Buchanan
The new Intense Primer 29 left us drooling with its drop-dead gorgeous looks, but did its performance match up to its aesthetics?
| 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: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press Fit GXP BB92 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40, ZS44/EC49.40 |
| Stem | ENVE Mountain, 55mm |
| Handlebar | ENVE Mountain RSR, 760mm width |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Pro with carbon rails |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer, 150mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | none |
| Grips | Intense Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1299 XX1 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth, gold |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed, gold |
| Chain Guide | none |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9020 with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors, Centerlock Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR M9020 |
| Rims | ENVE M60/40 HV Carbon |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | Front: DT Swiss 240S, 110mm x 15mm, centerlock, 28 hole:, Rear: DT Swiss 240S, 148mm x 12mm, centerlock, 28 hole |
| Rear Hub | Front: DT Swiss 240S, 110mm x 15mm, centerlock, 28 hole:, Rear: DT Swiss 240S, 148mm x 12mm, centerlock, 28 hole |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35", F120, DC, EXO, TR front and rear |
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Last updated April 14
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