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2022 Intense

PRIMER 29

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Float 36
ShockFox Float X Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle
BrakesTRP Trail EVO Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

PRIMER 29

26 mph

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Staff Rides: Photographer Nathan Hughes' Intense Primer S

Jul 2021 · Nathan Hughes

Nathan Hughes didn't hold back on the build for his mixed-wheel machine.

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BikeRadar
Intense Primer 29 Expert review

Apr 2021 · Tom Marvin

A classy-looking, smooth-riding trail bike that needs work to get it riding just-so

Highs
  • Lovely finish, head-turning looks. Smooth-feeling suspension, well-considered parts list

Lows
  • More mid-stroke support would help in most trail situations

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Loam Wolf
Review: 2021 Intense Primer 275 Pro

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.

Highs
  • The Build Kit

  • Ground hugging feel

  • Cornering Traction

Lows
  • Grips are too thin

  • Not very playful on jibs

  • Would like a longer dropper

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Mountain Bike Action
One Of MBA's Favorite Bikes Of 2020: Intense Primer 29

Dec 2020

It’s a balanced, shred-ready bike...

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Singletrack World
Intense Primer 29 Pro | A Solution For The One Bike Shed?

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.

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off.road.cc
Intense Primer S Pro 2020 review

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.

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MBR
Intense Primer 29 Pro review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Decent weight

Lows
  • Feels old school

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Specs
Build
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, flak guard armor, 140mm (5.5") travel

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX Performance Float 36, 29" 150mm Travel, GRIP, 51mm offset, Boost 110x15mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Performance Float X, 210mm x 50mm (140mm), 2-position (open/trail)

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 73MM BOTTOM BRACKET (THREADED)

Headset

Tange Seiki ZS44-EC49/40

Stem

INTENSE Recon 45mm

Handlebar

INTENSE Recon Alloy 760mm SM / 780mm MD-XL

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport w/ Cr-Mo Rails

Seatpost

INTENSE Recon 31.6mm dropper, 125mm SM / 150mm MD-LG / 170mm XL

TypeDropper

Grips

INTENSE Lock-on

Groupset
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

TRP Trail EVO Front (Four Piston) 1800mm Rotors / TRP Trail Evo Rear (Four Piston) 1800mm Rotors

TypeTRP Trail EVO Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

e*Thirteen 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/Rear: kenda Pinner 29" x 2.4"

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