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    Primer Elite2018 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $5,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    8.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Pike RCT3
    		RockShox Monarch RT3
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc
    		X01 Eagle, GX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		115mm
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    Summary
    		The Intense Primer Elite is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Primer Elite
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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)

    29 mph

    Primer Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Primer Elite2018 Intense
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Pike RCT3, Solo Air

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch RT3, 200mm x 51mm

    Travel: 115mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP, BB92, Press fit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40, ZS44/EC49.40

    Stem

    Intense Recon ELITE, 31.8mm diameter, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    Intense Recon Carbon, 31.8mm diameter, 760mm width

    Saddle

    Fabric Scoop Radius Elite

    Seatpost

    FOX Transfer, 150mm travel

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Intense Lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    TRUVATIV Stylo Eagle, 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1295 X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    SRAM Level TLM with 180mm front and 160mm rear 6-bolt rotors

    Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level TLM

    Wheels
    Rims

    Pacific Rim Carbon, 26mm depth, 30mm channel, 28 hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition

    Front Hub

    Front: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 110mm x 15mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole:, Rear: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 148mm x 12mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole

    Rear Hub

    Front: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 110mm x 15mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole:, Rear: DT Swiss 350 Classic, 148mm x 12mm, 6-bolt, 28 hole

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35", F120, DC, EXO, TR front and rear

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