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    Primer Expert2018 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    6.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    		RockShox Monarch RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
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    Summary
    		The Intense Primer Expert is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Primer Expert
    Other Trail bikes
    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 Expert

    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 Expert2018 Intense
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RC, Solo Air

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch RL, 200mm x 51mm

    Travel: 130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP, BB92, Press fit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Intense Recon, 31.8mm diameter, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    Renthal Fatbar Alloy, 31.8mm diameter, 760mm width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race

    Seatpost

    FOX Transfer, 150mm travel

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    none

    Grips

    Intense Lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo Eagle, 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1275 X1 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    none

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8000 with180mm centerlock rotors front and rear

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT M8000

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss M1900, Spline, 28 hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion

    Front Hub

    Front: DT Swiss M1900, 110mm x 15mm, Centerlock, 28 hole;, Rear: DT Swiss M1900, 148mm x 12mm, Centerlock, 28 hole

    Rear Hub

    Front: DT Swiss M1900, 110mm x 15mm, Centerlock, 28 hole;, Rear: DT Swiss M1900, 148mm x 12mm, Centerlock, 28 hole

    Tires

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

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