Intense Cycles has
27.5" Intense Cycles 2022 Primer 275 Expert Trail Mountain Bike (2 Colors) for
$1999. Shipping is $94.99.
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Note: All flash sale purchases are final sale and non-refundable due to the exceptional discounts offered. We cannot accommodate returns or exchanges.
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About this item:
- 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, giving you confidence on long, all-day rides, jumps, or laps in your local woods.
- The frame is the heart and soul of any bike. 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, and adjustable 'Flip Chip" technology.
- The Primer 275 has a 'Flip Chip' feature which allows you to alter your bike's geometry between two positions. The High setting is best in technical terrain, while the Low is more suitable for flow and bike park-style riding.
- We talk about JS Suspension a lot here at INTENSE. JS stands for Jeff Steber (our founder and CEO); simply put, it is a sophisticated suspension system that uses two counter-rotating links to connect the front and rear triangles of the bike. The links are precisely placed to separate the pedaling and braking forces from the suspension performance. Every model in our range has its own personal and specific JS tune.
Top Comments
Excellent suspension for the price 140 - 150.
Eagle NX 1x12 transmission.
TRP Evo 4 piston hydraulic brakes.
Dropper post.
Very nice deal for a carbon frame full suspension mountain bike.
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complete bike for less than what they were selling the frameset?...
Excellent suspension for the price 140 - 150.
Eagle NX 1x12 transmission.
TRP Evo 4 piston hydraulic brakes.
Dropper post.
Very nice deal for a carbon frame full suspension mountain bike.
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If I were to buy this, I would likely turn it into a Mullet. While I do love the nimble feel of a 27.5 bike, the 29" rollover ability is undeniable. Thus, the mullet is the best of both worlds. I would assume that would require a fork upgrade (I can't see if it's a 29/27.5 fork or just a 27.5), but otherwise, this frame can be mulletted.
The weak parts here are the NX drivetrain. It's OK, but it uses a HG hub and that limits you. They are heavier and this is a pretty lightweight trail bike, so something to consider. Upgraded my wheels/hub/cassette and landed on SRAM GX, which I think is the sweet spot for price/value/performance.
I upgraded my wheels to DT Swiss 1700s with 350 hubs. This comes with great wheels and hubs and they don't need to be upgraded if you keep the 27.5 setup. Overall, very good deal on an older but amazing frame.
If I were to buy this, I would likely turn it into a Mullet. While I do love the nimble feel of a 27.5 bike, the 29" rollover ability is undeniable. Thus, the mullet is the best of both worlds. I would assume that would require a fork upgrade (I can't see if it's a 29/27.5 fork or just a 27.5), but otherwise, this frame can be mulletted.
Agreed, great bike at a great price. From the pics it doesn't look like there's much room on the fork below the arch to accomdate a 29" wheel.
I find the seat to be extra hard to sit on and feel really sore after only 15 mins of riding.
Does anyone have a softer seat that they can recommend to allow me to ride for longer?
5 v2 heavily modded..may bite..darn slickdeals 😄
I find the seat to be extra hard to sit on and feel really sore after only 15 mins of riding.
Does anyone have a softer seat that they can recommend to allow me to ride for longer?
First, it is very important to make sure your saddle is properly aligned. Once that is set, you will be less sore the more you ride. I was doing up to 50 miles a day on what was basically a piece of suede stretched over a plastic frame. Maybe a little padding between the suede and plastic, but not much. The more you ride, you just get used to it and it no longer hurts.
But, it is important to make sure your saddle is aligned properly, not leaning too far forward or rearward.
I've no experience with full suspension bikes so I'm sure their set up is much different than my old hard tail cross country bike and old steel road bike.
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I find the seat to be extra hard to sit on and feel really sore after only 15 mins of riding.
Does anyone have a softer seat that they can recommend to allow me to ride for longer?
1) Bike fit is important so the right parts of your bottom are touching the right parts of the seat.
2) You'll get better at riding and thus more time when your butt is supposed to touch the seat and less time when it isn't. Your butt should only really be on the seat when climbing or non aggressively pedaling on flat terrain. Most beginners have their butt on the seat too much. Use that dropper post and ride in attack position.
3) Most riders wear a chamois (butt pad) on medium to longer rides. I usually wear mine on 5+ miles but find myself wearing it less and not regretting it.