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    MSRP
    $6,999$9,500
    Where to Buy
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    $9,500

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    Category
    EnduroEnduro, E-Bike
    8.3
    8.0
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 34Öhlins RXF38
    Shock
    Fox Float DPX2 FactoryÖhlins
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    29″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized mid-drive
    Specialized 700Wh
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo CarbonGX Eagle Transmission, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    -150mm
    Brand Site

    intensecycles.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Intense PRIMER 29" - ELITE is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Levo Alloy Öhlins Coil LTD
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    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    2020 PRIMER 29" - ELITE

    28 mph

    2024 Levo Alloy Öhlins Coil LTD

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsRed; Yellow

    Specialized M5 premium alloy, headset adjust, BB height adjust, S-Sizing, internal cable routing, 150mm travel, 148mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsRed; Yellow

    Fork

    Fox Factory 34 / 150MM / Boost

    Travel160mm

    Ohlins RXF38, 29", 160mm travel

    Travel160mm

    Shock

    Fox Factory DPX2 / 210MM x 50MM

    Ohlins TTX coil, 210x55mm S2: 411lbs, S3: 457lbs, S4: 502lbs, S5: 548lbs, S6: 605lbs

    Bottom Bracket

    DUB BSA 73mm Bottom Bracket (Threaded)

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40 / ZS44-EC49

    Stem

    Intense Recon Elite 50MM

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Handlebar

    Intense Recon Carbon 780MM

    Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm width

    Saddle

    Fabric Scoop Radius Elite

    Bridge, 155/143mm, Hollow Ti-rails

    Seatpost

    Fox Factory Transfer 31.6MM / 125MM SM / 150MM MD-LG / 175MM XL (Frame Size Specific)

    X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9, S1: 100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 170mm, S6: 190mm

    Grips

    Intense

    Diety Lockjaw grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Derailleur

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Tru-Vativ Stylo Carbon Eagle 12sp / DUB / 32t / 170MM / Boost

    Praxis forged M30, custom offset, 160mm, SRAM Eagle Transmission 34t Steel, 104BCD

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG 1295 Eagle 12-speed 10-50t

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette, 12spd, 10-52t

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8020 Front (Four Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano XT M8000 Rear (Two Piston) 180mm Rotors

    Front: TRP DH-R Evo brakes, 220mm rotor, Rear: TRP DH-R Evo brakes, 220mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    E13 LG1 Enduro Race Carbon 30MM / Boost

    Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm internal width, 28h: Roval Traverse 27.5 Alloy, 30mm internal width, 32h

    Spokes

    E13

    Sapim Force

    Front Hub

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

    DT Swiss 370, 28h, 15x110

    Rear Hub

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

    DT Swiss 370, 32h, 12x148

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis High Roller II 29" x 2.50” // Rear: Maxxis Agressor 29x 2.30”

    Front: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 27.5x2.3"

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized 2.2 Custom RX Trail Tuned Motor

    Battery

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized M3-700, Integrated battery, 700Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Charger

    Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

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