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Primer Foundation
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX, NX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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 Revelation RC, Solo Air Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL, 200mm x 51mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB92, Press fit |
| Headset | Intense |
| Stem | Intense Recon, 31.8mm diameter, 45mm length |
| Handlebar | Intense Recon Alloy, 31.8mm diameter, 760mm width |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Sport |
| Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect, 150mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Intense Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130, 11-speed, 11-42 tooth |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110, 11-speed |
| Chain Guide | None |
| Brakes | Shimano M500 with 180mm rotor front, 160mm rotor rear Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M500 |
| Rims | Race Face AR 27, 32 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Front: Intense Tuned, 110mm x 15mm, 32 hole;, Rear: Intense Tuned, 148mm x 12mm, 32 hole |
| Rear Hub | Front: Intense Tuned, 110mm x 15mm, 32 hole;, Rear: Intense Tuned, 148mm x 12mm, 32 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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