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PRIMER 29 Expert
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,299| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'11" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Intense Primer is a trail bike that combines striking design with exciting ride dynamics, offering a mix of agility and traction. Its suspension is smooth with minimal pedal feedback, though some riders desire more mid-stroke support. Upgrades like the DHX2 coil shock and ENVE carbon rims can enhance performance, but they also add weight and cost.
Striking design and aesthetics
Smooth-feeling suspension
Agile feel through corners
Ground hugging feel
Cornering Traction
More mid-stroke support would help in most trail situations
Not the lightest carbon trail bike
Grips are too thin
Not very playful on jibs
Would like a longer dropper
The Primer has an incredibly agile feel through corners.
BikeRadarIntense stake their claim to creating ‘striking mountain bikes since 1993,’ and the striking part is something I personally do get onboard with.Pinkbike
I consider the DHX2 to be the real game-changer on all the upgrades made to the build.Pinkbike
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Jul 2021 · Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes didn't hold back on the build for his mixed-wheel machine.
Apr 2021 · Tom Marvin
A classy-looking, smooth-riding trail bike that needs work to get it riding just-so
Lovely finish, head-turning looks. Smooth-feeling suspension, well-considered parts list
More mid-stroke support would help in most trail situations
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.
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Ground hugging feel
Cornering Traction
Grips are too thin
Not very playful on jibs
Would like a longer dropper
Dec 2020
It’s a balanced, shred-ready bike...
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
Jan 2018 · Sean White
An engaging and rapid 29" wheel trail bike
| Frame | Primer 29” Optimized Layup Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Carbon top link, Ti hardware, internal shift, dropper post and brake routing. ISCG05 mounts, flack guard armour, 140mm (5.5") travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Midnight Grey / White; Warm Grey / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36, 29" 150mm Travel, GRIP, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float DPX2, 210mm x 50mm (140mm), 3-position (open/trail/closed) Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73MM Bottom Bracket (Threaded) |
| Headset | Tange Seiki ZS44-EC49/40 |
| Stem | INTENSE Recon 45mm |
| Handlebar | INTENSE Recon Alloy 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Sport w/ Cr-Mo Rails |
| Seatpost | INTENSE Recon 31.6mm dropper, 125mm SM / 150mm MD-LG / 170mm XL Type: Dropper |
| Grips | INTENSE |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle 12SP |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle 12SP, DUB, 32t, 170mm SM-LG/ 175mm XL / Boost |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle 12SP Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230 Eagle 12SP, 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle 12SP |
| Brakes | Shimano M6120 Front (Four Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano M6120 Rear (Four Piston) 180mm Rotors Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | ETHIRTEEN LG1 Enduro 30MM Rim INTENSE Alloy Hub/ Boost |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | INTENSE Alloy hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt |
| Rear Hub | INTENSE Alloy hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II WT Exo+ 29"x 2.4”, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II WT Exo+ 29"x 2.4” |
First added December 12
Last updated March 4
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