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Shop all Intense Cycles Shop sale Intense CyclesToday, the trend in mountain bike design is towards machines that allow you to pedal the distance and get you back down while havin' a ton of fun. The Intense Cycles Primer 29C Foundation Bike does just that with a build that is perfect for the rider looking for speedy single track but likes the occasional steep technical trails. Intense has refined their 29'er with more aggressive geometry based around JS tuned suspension that yields a ride similar in performance to a 27.5. The full carbon frame noticeably reduces vibration transfer while the RockShox suspension and 29er wheels soak up small and large bumps in stride for a well composed ride. Experience all the benefits of a 29er with the responsiveness of a 27.5 - saddle up the Intense Cycles Primer 29C Foundation Complete Mountain Bike and let 'er buck!
Carbon Framset – Monocoque UD Carbon Front/Rear Triangle, Alloy Top Link
JS Tuned Suspension – JS Tuned uses two short, counter-rotating links that offer the ability to fine-tune shock rates and wheel path in perfect harmony to create a balanced, active suspension system that climbs and accelerates as well as the system descends.
Downtube & Chainstay Flack Guard Protection
Integrated Boost 148 x 12 Dropouts
Tapered Head Tube
Direct Mount Front Derailleur Option
Angular Contact / Collet Bearing System w/ Replaceable Grease Zerks
H2O Bottle Fitment
Internal Cable Routing – For derailleur, brake, and dropper post routing.
RockShox Monarch Plus R DebonAir – Monarch Plus provides traction-gaining suppleness, giving you more control over any type of terrain – all in a lightweight bombproof package. Proven Rapid Recovery and Solo Air technologies come standard for this lightweight big hitter. Now with twice the rebound range, Monarch Plus allows you to take your riding to levels you never thought possible with a short and mid travel air shock. DebonAir upgrade provides more linear spring curve and more traction/control.
Shock Adjustments – External Rebound Adjust, Air Spring Pressure
Adjustable Rear Travel – 130 mm - 115 mm
RockShox Pike RC Boost Fork – It is the new-school all-mountain and enduro riders’ weapon of choice. It has received critical acclaim by the global mountain-bike media. It came out of the box and marched its way to an Enduro World Series overall title. And with good reason. PIKE was engineered to provide the plushest, most high-performance ride quality imaginable. Its Charger Damper with Rapid Recovery™ keeps you riding high in the travel, where the feel is plushest, and maintains your bike’s natural geometry. Its stiffness to weight to travel ratios are unbeatable, meaning you get a lot more from a lot less. Better control from fewer and more intuitive rider inputs allow you to charge harder. Which equals time and energy for more laps. If all-mountain riding and enduro racing is how you describe a good day in the saddle, then PIKE should be on your ride.
Adjustments – External Rebound | Low Speed Compression to 'Lock'
Fork Adjustments – External Rebound, Low Speed Compression to 'Lock'
SRAM NX 11-Speed Shifter – SRAM NX trigger shifter with X-ACTUATION™ technology gives you sharp, dependable shifting. Built for precise and swift shifting across SRAM's wide range 11-speed cassette, the NX trigger shifter brings industry changing technology to everyone.
SRAM NX 11-42T Cassette – The PG-1130 cassette is light, durable and equipped with SRAM’s super wide 11-42 gear range that’s a perfect fit for any ride.
SRAM GX 11-Speed Rear Derailleur – Leveraging the legendary history of SRAM shifting, the GX 1x11 rear derailleur provides incredible shifting speed and precision. X-ACTUATION™ technology eliminates slop and shifting variation. ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™ technology delivers maximum drivetrain stability—even through the most punishing terrain. And with CAGE LOCK™ technology, wheel removal and installation are easier than ever.
Race Face Æffect Crankset – The Æffect crankset is designed to handle aggressive trail riding at XC crank weight, featuring the Cinch System with interchangeable spider options and the trusted 24mm EXI interface spindle, the Æffect is a rock solid crankset for the modern XC and trail rider.
SRAM NX 11-Speed Chain – Designed from a long line of dependable, lightweight chains that are built for toughness. Designed with SRAM’s trusted XX1 geometry, the PC-1110 features solid pin construction, 11-speed PowerLock® and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
Shimano BL M506 Brakes – Original Shimano parts guarantees that all components work perfectly – for optimum performance and maximum safety and longevity.
Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin Tires – Touring and All Mountain riders love them. Seen in fast cross-country racing, as well as in technically demanding Enduro competition. Nobby Nic enters the third generation. The new SnakeSkin sidewall is standard and makes it immune to cuts and blows, while Tubeless conversion is as easy and safe as never before.
Sun Helix TR27 Rims – STR Tubeless Ready Rims
Seat Post – Intense Recon, 350 x 31.6 mm
Oversize Item – Ships within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 408 | 431 | 453 | 477 |
Stack (mm) | 609 | 616 | 628 | 632 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 572 | 597 | 622 | 648 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 432 | 457 | 483 | 508 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 72.3 | 72.3 | 72.3 | 72.3 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 337 | 337 | 337 | 337 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 94 | 102 | 114 | 119 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1130 | 1156 | 1181 | 1207 |
Standover Height (mm) | 800 | 803 | 809 | 811 |
Complete Weight (lbs) | 30.00 |