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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PRIMER 29 EXPERT The Primer 29 trail bike is the most versatile model in our INTENSE range. With 140mm of rear wheel travel and 150mm up front we have designed a bike that is confidence inspiring, balanced, nimble and fun. The Primer is a bike that is equally at home on long all-day rides, laps in your local woods or multi-day adventures. - Page 3 From the early days of INTENSE, when founder Jeff Steber worked alone in his garage, to today with our crew of talented people working in our Temecula, CA...
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Page 4: Components
05 Seatstay Rotor 06 Rear shock Spoke Saddle (seat) Tire Dropper seatpost Thru axle Seatpost clamp Model: INTENSE PRIMER 29 EXPERT Model Year: 2024 Frame Travel: 140mm Compatible Forks: 150mm Headtube/Headset: zs44/28.6 - ec49/40 Frame Seattube Dimensions: ID 31.6mm (ID = Inside Diameter) Seattube Diameter: 31.6mm... -
Page 5: Setup Guide
INTENSECYCLES1993 WE ARE HERE TO HELP! If at any time you feel unsure about what you are doing then please contact us at INTENSE or seek the help of a professional mechanic at your local bike shop. INTENSE +1 951.307.9211... -
Page 6: Remove Wheels And
S T E P 1 REMOVE WHEELS & PUT BIKE IN STAND When you first open your bike box you will find an accessory/tool box and the bike itself. Carefully locate the tool box and remove the wheels from the bike box and put to one side. -
Page 7: Install Handlebars
S T E P 2 INSTALL HANDLEBARS Remove any packaging on the front of the bike, then spin the handlebar stem 180º so that the stem and forks are facing forward (A). Make sure that the forks are the correct way around – the front brake caliper should be on the left (non-drive) side of the bike, with the fork arch facing forward. -
Page 8: Install Rear Derailleur
S T E P 3 INSTALL REAR DERAILLEUR Move to the rear of the bike and cut off any zip-ties or packaging from the rear derailleur and chain. Using a 5mm Allen key, screw the derailleur into the derailleur hanger/frame (A). At this point be careful that the ‘B screw’... -
Page 9: Install Rear Wheel
S T E P 4 INSTALL REAR WHEEL Take out the rear brake pad spacer (A). Once removed be careful not to squeeze the brake lever until the rear wheel is in position. The rear axle features an integrated pull-out lever that sits inside the axle body. - Page 10 S T E P 4 C O N T I N U E D . . . Once everything is lined up and in position, reinsert the axle and tighten using the integrated lever on the non-drive side (left), turning clockwise until tight (F). Reinstall the lever within the axle by pushing it firmly back in place.
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Page 11: Install Front Wheel
S T E P 5 INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Remove all packaging from the front wheel making sure the hub end caps are still in the correct place and that they haven’t been pulled off by accident. If they do come off, just press them back into position. -
Page 12: Install Pedals
S T E P 6 INSTALL PEDALS Pedals are somewhat of a personal choice – some people prefer flat pedals, others clipless, and then of course there are all the different brands and designs. So please take note, your bike does not come supplied with pedals, so that you can choose your own. -
Page 13: Adjust Headset And
S T E P 8 ADJUST HEADSET & HANDLEBARS Your bike’s headset comes ‘pre-loaded’ from our factory but it is good practice to check it. If it feels a little loose then undo the stem clamping bolts slightly using a 4mm Allen key and then gently tighten the top cap bolt to 2-4Nm (B). -
Page 14: Adjust Saddle Height, Install
S T E P 9 ADJUST SADDLE HEIGHT Set the height of your saddle (seat) with your seatpost in its fully extended position. Using a 5mm Allen key loosen the seatpost clamp and adjust the seatpost to the correct height. A good base measurement is to stand next to your bike in your riding shoes, putting your hand against the top of your hip bone (A). - Page 15 I M P O R T A N T N O T E : PRIMER 29 CABLE ROUTING After assembly It is important to ensure the cables are positioned 38mm (1.5") away from the bottom surface of the downtube. This allows enough slack in the cables so they do not come under tension when the suspension compresses.
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Page 16: Front Suspension Setup
You are looking for approximately 20% sag, so for the COMPRESSION 150mm (5.9”) fork that comes on the Primer 29 Expert models that measurement DAMPING Closed should be around 30mm (1.1”). Adjust the pressure in your forks until you reach (clockwise) the correct sag. -
Page 17: Rear Suspension
S T E P 1 3 REAR SUSPENSION SETUP 29 EXPERT To achieve the best performance from your FOX Performance Float X rear shock you first need to adjust the air pressure to get the correct sag setting for you. Sag is the amount your suspension compresses under your weight (in riding gear). -
Page 18: Final Check
S T E P 1 4 FINAL CHECK You are almost ready to go riding. Now is a good time As you get to know your bike you may to check over your bike to make sure that everything want to make some small personal looks correct –... - Page 19 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP GEOMETRY ADJUSTMENT The Primer has a feature called a ‘Flip Chip’ which allows you to alter the geometry of your bike between two positions. The bike comes as standard from our factory in the ‘High’...
- Page 20 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED While standing on the drive side gently push down on the rear shock and lower the shock out of the way (C). This will give you access to the shock spacers and Flip Chips.
- Page 21 G E O M E T R Y FLIP CHIP... CONTINUED Reinstall the two upper link spacers (G), then slightly loosen the front shock bolt, move the rear shock eyelet into position (H), getting everything lined up (making sure that the swingarm pivot with upper link pivot are still aligned), and then reinstall the rear D-Lock shoulder bolt making sure that it is fully...
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Page 22: Geometry Charts
P R I M E R 2 9 E X P E R T HIGH SETTING GEOMETRY SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE CHARTS WHEELBASE (A) 1188 MM / 46.8" 1217 MM / 48" 1247 MM / 49" 1279 MM / 50" REV. -
Page 23: Maintenance Schedule
CLEAN AND REGREASE INTERFACE WITH FRAME in any degree it’s best to have your frame FRAME PIVOTS REMOVE PIVOT BOLTS, CHECK BEARINGS FOR inspected by a qualified INTENSE, LLC PITTING AND WEAR dealer. Any direct impact to the frame can HEADSET DISASSEMBLE STEM, HEADSET AND FORK. -
Page 24: Parts Listings
500501 Flak Guard Primer 29 DT Back Section accordance with the said drawings, specifications and data are the exclusive property of Intense Cycles of Temecula, CA (USA), in accordance with the provisions of the National laws and International Conventions TEL: 1.951.296.9596 NCED LENGTH DIMENSIONS (mm) for the protection of Intellectual Property. -
Page 25: Parts Kits
P R I M E R 2 9 E X P E R T IT150125 QUICK RELEASE AXLE KIT REAR CNC 148 X 12 BOOST PARTS KITS 130899 QR491 Wheel Axle Kit IT340193 BEARING REBUILD KIT LOWER 130758 Crush Tube Lower Link 430007 Bearing 7902-1ZS-MAX 430009... - Page 26 P R I M E R 2 9 E X P E R T IT150185 LINK KIT UPPER HARDWARE PRIMER 29 PARTS KITS CONTINUED... 130785 Link Kit Upper Hardware Primer 29 130813 Bolt Shoulder Fine Thread Blk TW 130814 Bolt D-Lock 130821 Nut Drive Side SS 130835...
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Page 27: Torque Specifications
16 Nm / 140 in-lbs 20 Nm / 175 in-lbs Torque Notes: M8 HEX, 7 Nm / 60 in-lbs 2024 Primer 29 Expert M5 HEX, 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs UDH Derailleur Cap: 25 Nm / 221 in-lbs 4/18/2024 Axle (non-drive side): 11 Nm / 100 in-lbs... - Page 28 2 0 24 // P R I ME R 2 9 EX PE RT MANUAL...
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