Intense Primer 29 Pro 2020
Intense Primer is a mountain and trail bike model for pro or experienced bikers. These bikes are expensive, but have high-end components hardcore bikers can appreciate. These bikes have the best carbon frames in the market. Other parts, like the chassis, are very sturdy and reliable too. Read full review
Intense Primer Review
Intense Primer bikes are intended for experienced and hardcore mountain bikers. These bikes are not cheap. Expect the best price to range over $4,000. The Primer 29 can cost close to $10,000, which is like buying a car. So we recommend this bike model only for experienced bikers. It was a delight to review this super bike model. We took it for a long test ride on our favorite sloping trails. Here goes our review.
These bikes are definitely eye catching. They come with lovely exteriors painted in a combination of a dull color like black, and a vivid color like orange. The bikes have carbon chassis similar in design. However, the the more expensive bikes under this model have the chassis made from sturdier material. The walls tend to be thicker for the less expensive ones and thinner for the more expensive ones. Other parts include top components like SRAM 12-speed Eagle drivetrains and RockShox Stealth dropper posts.
There’s no doubt that this is a high-end carbon bike. Intense is known for carbon bikes and each component is designed specially to optimize the advantage of the carbon composite. We didn’t find any exaggerated angled on these bikes. The bikes are impressively speedy and reliable. They tackled even tough mountain trails with relative ease. The bikes were nimble enough to be maneuvered with ease. Our reviewers were definitely impressed.
+Pros:
- Specially designed carbon composite frame
- Unique chassis
- High-end components
- Speedy and reliable
-Cons:
- Very,very expensive
The Verdict
Intense Primer bikes are definitely not for the cash strapped. These high-end bikes are for hardcore mountain bikers who don’t mind spending a lot on a bike to rely on for years. This is one of the best carbon models out there, as expected from Intense. All in all, if you are looking for an expensive carbon mountain bike, this would be perfect.
Intense Primer 29″ PRO BIKE 2020Choose the bike, then choose the wheel sizeNow everyone knows that mountain bikers have strong opinions on wheel sizes. To quote the hilarious Youtube video How to be a Mounter Biker by IFHT Films, “pick a wheel size and be a di*k about it”. With the 2020 Intense Primer, the days of a specific bike only being available with one wheel size are over. Want a 29er? Great! Want a 27.5 play bike? Also great! Want to be like all those EWS and DH pros and run a “mullet” bike? You can do that too! The Intense Primer 2020 comes in both major wheel sizes and even a mix of both. You are currently looking at the 29er version of the 2020 Primer.If you looked at an Intense bike from several years past, you’d find a VPP decal near the rear shock. VPP stands for Virtual Pivot Point and is one of the most renowned suspension designs in mountain biking. Several years ago, Intense Founder, Jeff Steber decided to take VPP and improve upon it. The result is JS-Tuned suspension, which is present on the entire 2020 line of Intense bikes. JS-Tuned still uses two short counter-rotating links, but now the new “trail-link” system present on the Primer provides efficient pedaling on the top of the travel without losing any small bump sensitivity while descending. Achieving both of these suspension characteristics is as ideal as it gets.The Intense Primer 29 Pro stays true to the trail and comes with a great build kit for the price. A Fox Factory 34 fork up front and Fox Factory DPX2 rear shock smooth out the roughest trails, the wide range SRAM X01/GX Eagle drivetrain gives you all the gears you need to climb the steepest hills and sprint past every finish line, the Shimano XT M8020 hydraulic brakes give you exceptional stopping power when the ride gets too rowdy, and E*Thirteen LG1 Enduro Race wheels wrapped with Maxxis High Roller II and Maxxis Aggressor tires provide you with a tubeless setup for ultimate traction and control.Whether you’re a fan of 29-inch wheels, 27.5-inch wheels, or maybe you want to try both at the same time, the 2020 Intense Primer is calling your name. With 140mm of rear travel, it’s the perfect weapon for anything from local single-track to gnarly enduro races. Throw a leg over the Primer and ride your favorite trails with speed, confidence, and most importantly, excitement!COMPARE GEOMETRY: Compare the geometry of all three models of the Primer at the bottom of this product page.REVIEWSVital MTB – “The new 2020 Primer mountain bikes keep the Intense Cycles tradition alive with cleanly designed, high-performing trail machines.” – Shawn SpomerMTBR – “If one had to summarize these three, we’d say they’re siblings that are definitely related but have their own character. The 29er is the fastest, the 275 is the most playful and the 279 Primer S is the rowdiest.” – Francis CebedoFeaturesJS-Tuned suspension provides a great pedaling platform while retaining excellent small bump sensitivity140mm of rear travel makes the Primer the perfect all-around bike for many aspects of mountain bikingThick frame guards on the bottom of the downtube and seat tubeprotect the carbon frame from flying debrisThree versions of the Primer allow you to choose the wheel size and geometry you wantSPECIFICATIONSFrame2020 Intense Primer, JS-Tuned Suspension, Carbon Fiber, 12x148mmForkFox Factory 34, 150mm TravelRear ShockFox Factory DPX2, 210mm x 50mmHeadsetCane Creek 40, ZS44/EC49ShiftersSRAM GX Eagle, 12-SpeedFront DerailleurWho? What?Rear DerailleurSRAM X01 Eagle, 12-SpeedCranksetTru-Vativ Stylo Alloy 6K Eagle, 32TBottom BracketTru-Vativ DUB 83mm BSAPedals-ChainSRAM GX Eagle 12-SpeedCassetteSRAM XG 1295 Eagle, 10-50TBrakesShimano XT M8020/M8000, Four Piston Front, Two Piston RearRotor Size180mm Front/RearWheelsetE*Thirteen LG1 Enduro Race 30mmTiresFront: Maxxis High Roller II 29×2.5″Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29×2.3″HandlebarIntense Recon CarbonStemIntense Recon EliteGripsIntenseSeatpostFox Factory Transfer 31.6mmSeatclamp-SaddleFabric Scoop Radius EliteIntended UseTrail, Enduro, All-MountainWeightN/AGeometry and Size Guide// Low SettingLower SettingIntense Primer GeometrySizeSmallMediumLargeX-LargeA: Seat Tube Length(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)395408.4408.4418.3430.8430.8444.3451451479.25475.5475.5B: Effective Top Tube(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)565.9577580.3594.3607.4610.4622.4635.6638.7658.9672675.2C: Stack(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)571.9610.9616.5585.8611617595.1620.4626.5609638.9645.2D: Reach(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)411.9413405435.8443.3435460.9468.4460.1492.96498.4490.2E: BB Height(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)345345334.6345345334.3345345334345345334F: BB Drop(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)8.4830.324.28.630.424.58.7830.5224.78.9630.6625G: Head Tube Length(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)9090901059090115100100130120120H: Head Tube Angle(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)65.2deg65.9deg65.1deg65.2deg65.9deg65.1deg65.2deg65.9deg65.1deg65.2deg65.9deg65.1degI: Seat Tube Angle (Effective)(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)74.9deg75deg74.1deg74.9deg75deg74.1deg74.8deg75deg74.1deg74.8deg75deg74degJ: Standover Height(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)791.5813.3805.6791.1812.6804.9794.7817809803.6826818K: Chainstay Length(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)432440440432440440432440440432440440L: Wheelbase(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)1152.81167.91167.81182.811981197.81211.91226.91226.912501264.91265.7Suggested Rider HeightFrame SizeSmallMediumLargeX-LargeRider Height5’5 – 5’6 154 – 166 cm5’4 – 5’10 164 – 177 cm5’8 – 6’2 175 – 187 cm6’2 – 6’6 185 – 197 cmIntense Primer GeometrySizeSmallMediumLargeX-LargeA: Seat Tube Length(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)395408.4408.4418.3430.8430.8444.3451451479.25475.5475.5B: Effective Top Tube(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)567.9579.5582.5596.4609.6612.7624.5637.9641661.1674.3677.6C: Stack(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)576.1615620.6590615.4621.3599.6624.9630.9613.7643.5649.8D: Reach(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)406407398.4429.9437.3428.9455462.4454.1487.2492.4484E: BB Height(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)337.8337327.2337.6337326.8337.3337326.5337337326F: BB Drop(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)15.937.731.5616.137.931.9516.438.132.316.738.432.8G: Head Tube Length(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)9090901059090115100100130120120H: Head Tube Angle(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)64.6deg65.3deg64.5deg64.6deg65.3deg64.5deg64.6deg65.3deg64.5deg64.7deg65.3deg64.5degI: Seat Tube Angle (Effective)(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)74.3deg74.3deg73.5deg74.3deg74.4deg73.5deg74.2deg74.4deg73.5deg74.2deg74.2deg73.4degJ: Standover Height(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)785.8807.6799.9785.5807799.2789811803797.9820812.5K: Chainstay Length(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)433.82441.5441.5433.82441.5441.5433.82441.5441.5433.82441.5441.5L: Wheelbase(Primer 27.5″)(Primer 29″)(Primer S 27.5/29″)1154.31168.91168.71184.311991198.71213.41227.821227.711251.51265.81265.7Suggested Rider HeightFrame SizeSmallMediumLargeX-LargeRider Height5’5 – 5’6 154 – 166 cm5’4 – 5’10 164 – 177 cm5’8 – 6’2 175 – 187 cm6’2 – 6’6 185 – 197 cm
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