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PRIMER 29" - PRO
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150mm front |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Intense Primer is a versatile enduro bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced and fun ride. While it boasts a lightweight, high-end design with excellent frame details and after-sales support, some reviews note that its suspension and ride quality don't quite match up to some similarly priced competitors. The bike's geometry is fairly conservative, which may not suit everyone's riding style.
Versatile performance in climbing and descending
Lightweight and high-end design
Excellent after-sales support and setup
Suspension and ride quality not as sorted as some rivals
Conservative geometry may not suit all riders
Rear suspension lacks mid-stroke support
the 29-inch bike quickly became one of Brandon’s favorite mid-travel 29ers of the year
Mountain Bike Action"It's a lightweight, good looking and high-end bike that offers a lot for the asking price, but the ride and suspension isn't quite as sorted as some similarly spendy rivals."
off.road.cc“WTF is that?!”, exclaimed my pairs partner when I rolled up to the 10@kirroughtree endurance race late last summer.
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Jul 2021 · Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes didn't hold back on the build for his mixed-wheel machine.
Feb 2021
The 2021 Intense Primer 275 Pro is a bike that will give the rider confidence to charge hard and tackle most terrain with ease.
The Build Kit
Ground hugging feel
Cornering Traction
Grips are too thin
Not very playful on jibs
Would like a longer dropper
Mar 2020 · Daz Hall
Is the Intense Primer 29 Pro the Quiver Killer that the marketing makes out? Ex racing whippet Daz tries keeping up on the ups and downs.
Feb 2020
Intense's Primer S Pro marries a 29" wheel and 150mm of travel up front to 140mm of bounce and a smaller, fat tyred 650b wheel at the rear. It's a lightweight, good looking and high-end bike that offers a lot for the asking price, but the ride and suspension isn't quite as sorted as some similarly spendy rivals.
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 2018 · Sean White
An engaging and rapid 29" wheel trail bike
| Frame | Primer 29” Trail Monocoque Carbon Frame. Optimized Layup Carbon fiber. Carbon top link, Titanium hardware, Internal shift, dropper post and, brake routing. ISCG05 mounts, Flak guard armor. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Red; Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 34 / 150MM / Boost Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory DPX2 / 210MM x 50MM |
| Bottom Bracket | DUB BSA 73mm Bottom Bracket (Threaded) |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 / ZS44-EC49 |
| Stem | Intense Recon Elite 50MM |
| Handlebar | Intense Recon Carbon 780MM |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Elite |
| Seatpost | Fox Factory Transfer 31.6MM / 125MM SM / 150MM MD-LG / 175MM XL (Frame Size Specific) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Intense |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Tru-Vativ Stylo Alloy 6K Eagle 12sp / DUB / 32t / 170MM / Boost |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1295 Eagle 12-speed 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8020 Front (Four Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano XT M8000 Rear (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | E13 LG1 Enduro Race 30MM / Boost |
|---|---|
| Spokes | E13 |
| Front Hub | LG1 Race SL hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt, XD |
| Rear Hub | LG1 Race SL hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt, XD |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis High Roller II 29" x 2.50” // Rear: Maxxis Agressor 29x 2.30” |
First added August 28
Last updated August 28
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