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    Primer Foundation2018 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    6.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    		RockShox Monarch RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		GX, NX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
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    Summary
    		The Intense Primer Foundation is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Primer Foundation
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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)

    24 mph

    Primer Foundation

    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 Foundation2018 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

    Race Face BB92, Press fit

    Headset

    Intense

    Stem

    Intense Recon, 31.8mm diameter, 45mm length

    Handlebar

    Intense Recon Alloy, 31.8mm diameter, 760mm width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Sport

    Seatpost

    Race Face Aeffect, 150mm travel

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Intense Lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Race Face Aeffect, 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1130, 11-speed, 11-42 tooth

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110, 11-speed

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    Shimano M500 with 180mm rotor front, 160mm rotor rear

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M500

    Wheels
    Rims

    Race Face AR 27, 32 hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion

    Front Hub

    Front: Intense Tuned, 110mm x 15mm, 32 hole;, Rear: Intense Tuned, 148mm x 12mm, 32 hole

    Rear Hub

    Front: Intense Tuned, 110mm x 15mm, 32 hole;, Rear: Intense Tuned, 148mm x 12mm, 32 hole

    Tires

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

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