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    PRIMER EXPERT2019 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $4,299
    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
    Brand Site

    intensecycles.com

    Summary
    		The Intense PRIMER EXPERT is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    PRIMER EXPERT
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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 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 EXPERT2019 Intense
    Frame

    Primer 29 Monocoque UD Carbon Front and Rear Triangle, Alloy Top Link, Internal Derailleur Routing, Integrated protector, w/ 148 x12 mm spacing, 115 -130 mm travel

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Rock Shox Revelation RC 29, Solo Air, 140mm, Boost 110x15mm

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Rock Shox Monarch RL, 200x51mm

    Travel: 130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Pressfit GXP BB92

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/EC49.40

    Stem

    Intense Recon ELITE 50mm, 31.8 mm diameter

    Handlebar

    Renthal Fatbar 760mm x 20mm Alloy, 31.8 mm diameter

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race w/ Cr-Mo Rails

    Seatpost

    Fox Transfer 31.6mm, 150mm Dropper

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Intense Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle 12speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    TRUVATIV Stylo Eagle Boost GXP 175mm, 34T, BLK

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle 12speed Trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1275 X1 Eagle 12speed, 10-50T

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle 12speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8000 Hydraulic Disk 180mm Front & 160mm Rear

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss M1900 Spline 29", 28 Hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss M1900, Centerlock, 110x15mm, 28 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 28 Hole Rear

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss M1900, Centerlock, 110x15mm, 28 Hole Front / 148x12mm, XD, 28 Hole Rear

    Tires

    Maxxis 29x2.35 Forekaster F120 DC/EXO/TR

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