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Intense Cycles Primer 275 Expert

Intense Cycles Primer 275 Expert
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Our 140mm/150mm travel Primer trail bike is pure perfection…everywhere. The Primer 275 has all of the DNA of its bigger wheeled sibling, the Primer 29, but this time on nimble 27.5" wheels. You still get trail-flattening speed over any obstacle, both on tough climbs and technical descents, but the smaller wheels make the bike slightly more responsive and agile and better suited to tighter trails. In short, the Primer is the ultimate all-around performance trail bike, whether you prefer 29" or 27.5" wheels. It could be the only mountain bike you'll ever need.

The Primer trail bike is the most versatile model in our range. With 140mm of rear travel and 150mm up front, we have designed a bike that is capable and balanced, but also nimble and fun at the same time. We have tweaked the geometry on the 275 so that it has the exact same ride characteristics as the Primer 29, just with smaller wheels. So, with the Primer 275 you have a bike that is equally at home on long all-day rides, laps in your local woods, or multi-day adventures. It gives a confidence-inspiring trail ride and is the ultimate all-rounder.

The frame is the heart and soul of any bike, and all of our Primers are built around our perfectly designed monocoque carbon frame, with a dual-strut design rear triangle, optimized carbon fiber layup, a carbon top link, titanium hardware throughout, and internal (and silent) tubes for shifter, dropper post, and brake routing. Additional features include ISCG05 mounts, Flak guard armor frame protection on the downtube, a threaded bottom bracket shell and our adjustable 'Flip Chip' technology.

bike frame with labeled dimensions
Bike Sizes:
SmallMediumLarge
A. Reach 420mm / 16.5" 450mm / 17.72" 475mm / 18.7"
B. Stack 571.9mm / 22.5" 585.8mm / 23.1" 595.1mm / 23.4"
C. Standover 791.5mm / 31.2" 791.5mm / 31.2" 794.7mm / 31.3"
D. Effective Top Tube 565.9mm / 22.3" 594.3mm / 23.4" 622.4mm / 24.5"
E. Head Tube Angle 65.2˚ 65.2˚ 65.2˚
F. Head Tube Length 90mm / 3.54" 105mm / 4.13" 115mm / 4.53"
G. Seat Tube Angle 74.9˚ 74.9˚ 74.9˚
H. Seat Tube Length 395mm / 15.55" 418.3mm / 16.5" 444.3mm / 17.5"
I. Bottom Bracket Height 345mm / 13.59" 345mm / 13.59" 345mm / 13.59"
J. Bottom Bracket Drop 8.48mm / 0.33" 8.6mm / 0.34" 8.78mm / 0.35"
M. Wheelbase 1152.8mm / 45.4" 1182.8mm / 46.6" 1211.9mm / 47.7"
O. Chainstay Length 432mm / 17.0" 432mm / 17.0" 432mm / 17.0"v
bike frame with labeled dimensions
Bike Sizes:
SmallMediumLarge
A. Reach 414mm / 16.3" 444mm / 17.48" 469mm / 18.46"
B. Stack 576.1mm / 22.68" 590mm / 23.23" 599.6 mm / 23.6"
C. Standover 785.8mm / 30.9" 785.8mm / 30.9" 789mm / 31.1"
D. Effective Top Tube 567.9mm / 22.4" 596.4mm / 23.5" 624.5mm / 24.6"
E. Head Tube Angle 64.6˚ 64.6˚ 64.6˚
F. Head Tube Length 90mm / 3.54" 105mm / 4.13" 115mm / 4.53"
G. Seat Tube Angle 74.3˚ 74.3˚ 74.3˚
H. Seat Tube Length 395mm / 15.55" 418.3mm / 16.5" 444.3mm / 17.5"
I. Bottom Bracket Height 337.8mm / 13.3" 337.8mm / 13.3" 337.8mm / 13.3"
J. Bottom Bracket Drop 15.9mm / 0.62" 16.1mm / 0.63" 16.4mm / 0.64"
M. Wheelbase 1154.3mm / 45.5" 1184.3mm / 46.6" 1213.4mm / 47.8"
O. Chainstay Length 432mm / 17.0" 432mm / 17.0" 432mm / 17.0"v

Specs

Frame Primer 27.5" Trail Monocoque Carbon Frame. Optimized Layup carbon fiber. Carbon top link, Titanium hardware, Internal shift, dropper post and brake routing. ISCG05 mounts, Flak guard armor
Fork Fox Performance 36 / 150mm / Boost / Quick Release Axle / 44mm Offset
Rear Shock Fox Performance Float DPX2 / 210mm x 50mm / 3-position (Open, Trail, Lock-out)
Wheels ETHIRTEEN LG1 Enduro Race 30mm Rim, INTENSE Alloy Hub / Boost
Hubs INTENSE Alloy hubs 32 Hole 15x110 front, 12x148 rear hub, 6-bolt
Tires Maxxis Minion DHR II WT Exo+ 27.5 x 2.4"
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Bottom Bracket (Threaded)
Crankset SRAM NX Eagle 12SP, DUB, 32t, 170mm / Boost
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle 12SP
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle 12SP
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM PG1230 Eagle 12SP, 11-50T
Chain SRAM NX Eagle 12SP
Brakes Shimano M6120 Front (Four Piston) 180mm Rotors / Shimano M6120 Rear (Four Piston) 180mm Rotors
Handlebars Intense Recon Alloy 780mm
Tape/Grips INTENSE
Stem Intense Recon 45mm
Headset Tange Seiki ZS44-EC49/40
Seatpost INTENSE Recon Dropper 31.6mm / 125mm SM / 150mm MD / 17mm LG (Frame Size Specific)
Saddle WTB Silverado Sport
Pedals Sold separately

* Subject to change without notice.

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