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    PRIMER FOUNDATION2019 Intense
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,299
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    6.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    		RockShox Monarch RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    intensecycles.com

    Summary
    		The Intense PRIMER FOUNDATION 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
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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)

    25 mph

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    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 FOUNDATION2019 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 PF DUB BB92

    Headset

    Intense Tapered

    Stem

    Intense Recon 45mm, 31.8 mm diameter

    Handlebar

    Intense Recon 760mm Alloy, 31.8 mm diameter

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Sport w/ Steel Rails

    Seatpost

    Intense Recon 31.6mm, 150mm Dropper

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Intense Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX EAGLE 12speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM NX EAGLE DUB 175mm, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX EAGLE 12speed Trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230 EAGLE 11-50T

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle 12speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano M500 6 Bolt 180mm FR / 160mm RR

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Race Face AR 27, 29", 32 Hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion

    Front Hub

    Intense Tuned, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, 32 Hole Front / 148x12mm, 32 Hole Rear

    Rear Hub

    Intense Tuned, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, 32 Hole Front / 148x12mm, 32 Hole Rear

    Tires

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

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