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2024 Intense

PRIMER S

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

$6,699
Weight33.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 160mm
ForkÖhlins
ShockÖhlins
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesMagura MT7 Pro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
PRIMER S
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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 S

26 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Intense Primer S review

Jun 2023 · Mick Kirkman

The Primer S offers superb control and grip, plus a great spec, but isn’t the most cohesive overall package

Highs
  • Distinctive Öhlins suspension feel that offers outstanding grip

  • E*thirteen carbon bar, stem and grips didn't need any setup work

Lows
  • Heavy, slower-rolling e*thirteen LG1 wheels

  • Handling doesn't feel intuitive and natural

  • Dated seat tube angle and ride feel

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

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Ohlins RFX 36 M.2 / 160MM / Boost

Travel160mm

Shock

Ohlins TTX22M Coil / 210MM x 50MM (140MM) / Front Reducer Size - 20MM X 6MM, Rear Reducer Size - 20MM x 8MM.

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

e*Thirteen 24mm (Threaded)

Headset

Cane Creek 40 / ZS44-EC49

Stem

e*Thirteen Plus 35 40MM

Handlebar

e*Thirteen Race Carbon 35x800mm

Saddle

SDG Radar w/ Cr-Mo Rail

Seatpost

e*Thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper w/ adjustable travel 31.6MM / 120MM SM / 150MM MD / 180MM LG-XL (Frame Size Specific)

TypeDropper

Grips

IINTENSE Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 12SP

Crank

e*Thirteen Helix 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

Brakes

Magura MT7 Pro Front (Four Piston) Magura Storm HC 203MM Rotors / Magura MT7 Pro Rear (Four Piston) Magura Storm HC 180MM Rotors

TypeMagura MT7 Pro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

e*Thirteen LG1 Enduro 30mm Rim

Front Hub

e*Thirteen LG1 Race SL hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt

Rear Hub

e*Thirteen LG1 Race SL hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub 6-bolt

Tires

Front: MAXXIS Minion DHF WT Maxx Grip 3C EXO 29" x 2.50" / Rear: MAXXIS Minion DHR II WT Maxx Terra 3C EXO+ 29" x 2.40"

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