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PRIMER S
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,699| Weight | 7.4 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Öhlins |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | e*thirteen TRS Plus, XT |
| Brakes | 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.
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
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
Jan 2018 · Sean White
An engaging and rapid 29" wheel trail bike
| Frame | Primer S 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 |
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| Fork | Ohlins RFX 36 M.2 / 150mm / Boost Travel: 150mm |
| Shock | Ohlins TTX22M Coil / 210mm x 50mm (140mm) / Front Reducer Size - 20mm. X 6mm. Rear Reducer Size - 20 mm. x 8 mm. Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | EThirteen 30MM (Threaded) |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 / ZS44-EC49 |
| Stem | ETHIRTEEN Plus 35 40mm |
| Handlebar | ETHIRTEEN Race Carbon 35x800mm |
| Saddle | SDG Radar w/ Cr-Mo Rails |
| Seatpost | ETHIRTEEN Vario Infinite Dropper w/ adjustable travel 31.6MM / 120MM SM / 150MM MD / 180MM LG-XL (Frame Size Specific) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Intense |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12SP |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | ETHIRTEEN TRS Plus 12SP / 32t / 170MM SM-LG/ 175mm XL / Boost |
| Shifters | Shimano XT 12SP I-Spec |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 12SP / 11-51T |
| Chain | Shimano XT 12SP |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 29" |
|---|---|
| Spokes | E13 |
| Front Hub | ETHIRTEEN hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt |
| Rear Hub | ETHIRTEEN 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 13
Last updated April 20
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