Intense Primer
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Intense Primer. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
11 reasons to buy
- The Intense Primer has 140mm of travel in the rear and 150mm of travel in the front, providing riders with support and comfort on trails.
- Experts were pleased with the flip-chip geometry on the shock. It allowed riders to fine-tune the bike’s head tube angle and bottom bracket height.
- The Primer is lower in price than many other bikes in the carbon mid-travel mountain bike category.
- Maxxis tires give riders excellent traction for backcountry adventures over rocks and roots.
- The JS Trail suspension set-up offers riders excellent mid-stroke support, along with a quick feel on climbs.
- The Fabric Scoop saddle on the Primer is comfortable.
- The ovalized Intense grips are comfortable for long days of riding singletrack.
- Intense offers riders protection for their frame, with a rubberized downtube protector and chainstay protector.
- Test riders experienced minimal pedal bob on the Intense Primer.
- The bike’s threaded bottom bracket makes it easy to maintain.
- Riders found the bike stable and easy to control over jumps.
3 reasons not to buy
- The bike’s long seat tube limits the dropper post length.
- Although the JS Trail suspension cushions riders on descents, this bike does not have the plushest suspension in its category, according to testers.
- The low bottom bracket led some experts to experience pedal strikes on the trail.
Bottom line
The Intense Primer is a mid-travel bike available with either 29" or 27.5" wheels. Smaller wheel size alters performance to better suit riders looking for a more playful ride. The bike has 140mm of travel in the rear and 150mm of travel in the fork. Experts found the flip-chip geometry adjustments easy to use. The Primer is lower in price than other high-quality carbon, mid-travel mountain bikes such as Santa Cruz’s Hightower. The bike offers similar features to higher-priced competitors. These include frame protection, a threaded bottom bracket and grippy Maxxis Tires. Testers complain that the bike does not have a long dropper post. It is also prone to pedal strikes, with its low bottom bracket.Expert Reviews
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