USER MANUAL // PRIMER 29
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th e fam i ly
register your bike //
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techcenter@intensecycles.com
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At Intense, we have one goal -
to provide the ride of your life //
Our team of designers, engineers and product experts are focused on
one thing ever y day: your experience on the bike. We build bikes that
are as thrilling to look at as they are to ride, and we build them for the
select few of you who understand the difference and refuse to settle for
anything else. From the early days of Intense, when founder Jeff Steber
worked alone in his garage to today, where a crew of talented people work
in a Temecula, CA factory, Intense has been a brand built on passion by
forward thinkers who, even today, love nothing more than to throw a leg
over a sweet bike and head out for a rip. We’re so glad you’ve joined us.
Welcome to Intense, enjoy your experience.
the primer 29 //
Designed for the big wheel, trail enthusiast, the Primer 29 with the addition
of New Flip Chip sports 140 mm / 5.5” or 137 mm / 5.4” of rear wheel
travel on an extra wide, Boost 148 rear end. The carbon front and rear
triangles provide an exceptionally stiff yet comfortable ride that is light
and nimble. The bike is race ready and features internal cable routing,
160 mm post mounts and protective ak guards as standard amenities.
table of contents //
Introduction / Registration 2
Getting to Know Your Primer 29 4
Frame Features / Component Spec 4
Geometry 5
Exploded View and B.O.M. 6
Assembly 8
Frame Assembly 9
Torque Specications 16
Setup 17
Seatpost 17
Setting the Sag 18
Shock Setup 19
Setting the Flip Chip 20
Maintenance 22
Carbon Care 22
Maintenance Schedule 23
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Component Spec //
Geometry //
getting to
know your
primer 29
Frame Features //
• Rear Travel, Low Setting of Flip
Chip: 140 mm 5.5 inches with
210 x 50 stroke shock
• Rear Travel, Lower Setting of
Flip Chip: 137 mm 5.4 inches
with 210 x 50 stroke shock
• 29” Wheel size
• Integrated BOOST
148 x 12 dropouts
• Internal cable routing
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• Internal seat tube cable routing
for dropper posts
• Monocoque front triangle
• H20 bottle tment
• FLK – GRD Downtube,
Chainstay, Seatstay, and
Seattube protection
• Tapered head tube
• Max bearings and dedicated
frame hardware
• Fork: FOX 34 150 mm with 51
mm fork offset, 557 mm axle
to crown
• Rear Shock: 210 x 50, 20 mm x
8 mm rear reducer and 20 mm
x 6 mm front reducer
• Headset: Cane Creek, 40, Alloy
Cartridge, ZS 44 Upper/ EC 49
• Bottom Bracket: Threaded 73 mm
• Rear axle: BOOST 148 x 12
• Brake mount: post mount for
160 mm rotor
• Crank Set: BOOST 148
(single ring only)
• Rear wheel: BOOST 148
• Seat post: 31.6 mm
Lower (www.canecreek.com)
Component Spec note
The Primer 29 is designed around the use of a single chain ring only. Use
of a double or triple ring set will not allow proper clearance with the frame.
Warning
Not intended for use with forks larger than 150 mm of travel.
geometry NOTE
Geometr y taken at top out with 557 mm axle to crown length and 51 mm fork offset.
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X LARGE
Flip C hip Settin g: LOW LOWER LOW LOWER LOW LOWER LOW LOWER
Wheel Base:
A
Top Tub e L e ng t h:
B
Chain Stay Length:
C
Head Tube Leng th: 90 mm / 3.54” 90 mm / 3.54” 90 mm / 3.54” 90 mm / 3.5 4” 100 mm / 3 .94” 100 mm / 3.9 4” 120 mm / 4.7 ” 120 mm / 4.7”
D
Head Tube Ang le: 65.9˚ 65.3˚ 65.9˚ 65.3˚ 65.9˚ 65.3˚ 65.9˚ 65.3˚
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Reach:
Stack:
BB Height:
BB Drop
Seat Tube Ang le
(Effective):
Seat Tube Ang le
(Actual):
Seat Tube Leng th:
Standover Height:
1167.9 mm /
46”
577 mm /
22.7 ”
440 mm /
17. 3 ”
413 mm /
16.3”
610.9 mm /
24”
345 mm /
13.5 7”
30.3 mm /
1.2 ”
75˚ 74. 3˚ 75˚ 74.4 ˚ 75˚ 74.4 ˚ 75˚ 74. 2˚
70.3˚ 69.7 ˚ 70.3˚ 69.7˚ 70.3˚ 69.7˚ 70.3˚ 69.7 ˚
408.4 mm /
16.08 ”
813.3 mm /
32”
1168.9 mm /
46”
579.5 mm /
22.8”
441.5 mm /
17. 4 ”
407 mm /
16”
615 mm /
24.2”
337 mm /
13.3 ”
37.7 mm /
1.48 ”
408.4 mm /
16.08 ”
807.6 mm /
31.8”
1198 mm /
47. 2”
607.4 mm /
23.9”
440 mm /
17. 3 ”
443. 3 mm /
17. 4 5”
611 mm /
24”
345 mm /
13.5 7”
30.4 mm /
1.2 ”
430.8 m m /
16.96”
812.6 mm /
32”
1199 mm /
47. 2”
609.6 m m /
24.0”
441.5 mm /
17. 4 ”
437.3 mm /
17. 2 ”
615.4 mm /
24.23”
337 mm /
13.3 ”
37.9 mm /
1.49 ”
430.8 m m /
16.96”
807 mm /
31.8”
1226.9 mm /
48.3”
635.6 m m /
25”
440 mm /
17. 3 ”
468. 4 mm /
18.4 4”
620.4 mm /
24.42”
345 mm /
13.5 7”
30.52 mm /
1.2 ”
451 mm /
17. 8 ”
817 mm /
32 .16”
1227.82 mm /
48.3”
637.9 mm /
25 .1”
441.5 mm /
17. 4 ”
462.4 m m /
18.2 ”
624.9 mm /
24.6”
337 mm /
13.3 ”
38.1 mm /
1.5”
451 mm /
17. 8 ”
811 mm /
31.9”
1264.9 mm /
49.8”
672 mm /
26.5”
440 mm /
17. 3 ”
498.4 mm /
19.6”
638.9 mm /
25.2”
345 mm /
13.5 7”
30.66 m m /
1.21”
475.5 mm /
18.7”
826 mm /
32.5”
1265.8 mm /
49.83”
674.3 mm /
26.55”
441.5 mm /
17. 4 ”
492.4 m m /
19.4”
643. 5 mm /
25.3”
337 mm /
13.3 ”
38.4 mm /
1.5”
475.5 mm /
18.7”
820 mm /
32.3”
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exploded view and b.o.m. //
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ITEM
NO.
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ITEM
Rear Axle 13075 7
Bearing Spacer 130758
Bearing Cap 130 765
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PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION QT Y. TORQUE SPEC.
Axle R ear
148 mm x 12 mm Boos t
Lower Lin k Beari ng Spac er
Upper Li nk Bear ing Cap,
24 mm (Upper)
(Rear)
11 Nm /
1
100 in -lbs
1 N/A
2 N/A
ITEM
NO.
Bearing Cap 130 778
4
Hanger 13 079 0 Derailleur Hanger, Forged 1 N /A
5
Pivot Bolt 130791
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ITEM
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION QT Y. TORQUE SPEC.
Lower Link Bearing Cap,
28 mm (Rear)
Lower Lin k Pivot Bolt,
1.5T (Rear)
2 N/A
1
7 Nm /
60 in-lbs
20
21
22
23
24
25
ITEM
Hanger B olt 1307 98 Derailleur Hanger Bolt 1
Pivot Axle 13080 0
Pivot Bolt 130 80 6
Cone Adjuster 130 807
Shock B olt, Lef t 130813 D -Lock Bol t 1
Shock Nut 130814 Shock Nut 1
Bearing Spacer 130 821
Bearing Spacer 1308 35
Pivot Bolt 130 842
Bearing Spacer 130 847
Lower Lin k 13085 8
Top Li n k 13085 9 Carbon Top Link 1 N /A
Bearing Spacer 130860
Flip Chip 130865 D-Loc k Reduc er, Right 1 N/A
Flip Chip 13086 6 D-Lock Reduce r, Left 1 N/A
Plug 1400 38 Lo wer Link Pi vot Plug 1 N/A
O-Ring 140044 13. 8 mm ID x 2.4 m m 2 N/A
Seat Clamp 340342 Bolt-O n Seat Cla mp 1 N /A
Zerk Fitting 401011 M6 x 1.0 1
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION QT Y. TORQUE SPEC.
Lower Lin k Pivot A xle
(Front)
Lower Lin k Pivot Bolt
(Front)
Cone Adjuster,
8.3 mm He ight
Upper Li nk Bear ing Spac er
w/ O- Ring (Lower)
Upper Li nk Bear ing Spac er
(Lower)
Upper Li nk Pivot Bolt
(Upper)
Upper Li nk Bear ing Spac er
(Upper)
Forged Aluminum
Lower Lin k
Lower Lin k Beari ng Spac er
(Upper)
11 Nm /
100 in -lbs
20 Nm /
1
175 in-lbs
20 Nm /
1
175 in-lbs
3 N/A
16 Nm /
140 in -l bs
16 Nm /
140 in -l bs
2 N/A
2 N/A
7 Nm /
1
60 in-lbs
1 N/A
1 N/A
2 N/A
5 Nm /
40 in- lbs
ITEM
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ITEM
BHCS M 5 x 12 410010
SHCS M 6 x 22 4100 32
SHCS M 6 x 18 4100 48
SHCS M 6 x 40 410050
Bearing 7902 430007
Bearing 6802 430008
Bearing 6902 430009
Decal 500300 California Bear 1 N/A
Head Badge 500335 Head Bad ge Flame L ogo 1 N/A
Flack Guard
Do w n Tu be
Flack Guard
Chain Stay
Flack Guard
Seat Stay
Flack Guard
Se at Tu be
Flack Guard
Down Tube Front
Chain St ay
Protector
Front Triangle Carbon, 4 Sizes 1 N/A
Rear Triangle Carbo n, 1 Size 1 N/A
Rear Sho ck 210 mm x 50Mm 1 N/A
PART
NUMBER
500501
500502
500503
500504
500508
DESCRIPTION QT Y. TORQUE SPEC.
Water Bot tle Bolt,
Button Head, M5 x 12
Cone Adj uster Bo lt,
Socket Head, M6 x 2 2
Seat Clamp Bolt,
Socket Head, M6 x 18
Shock B olt, So cket Head,
M6 x 40 Titanium
15 x 28 x 7 2RS Max
Angular Contact Bearing
15 x 24 x 5 2RS
Max Radial Bearing
15 x 28 x 7 2RS
Max Radial Bearing
Flack Guard
Primer 2 9 Down Tube
Flack Guard
Primer 2 9 Chain S tay
Flack Guard
Primer 2 9 Seat St ay
Flack Guard
Primer 2 9 Seat Tube
Flack Guard
Primer 2 9 Down Tube Front
2 Nm /
2
18 in- lbs
14 Nm /
3
125 in-lbs
5 Nm /
1
45 in- lbs
7 Nm /
1
60 in-lbs
2 N/A
4 N/A
2 N/A
1 N/A
1 N/A
1 N/A
1 N/A
1 N/A
500509 C lear Cha in Stay Pr otecto r 1 N/A
ass em bly
Preface //
Service and maintenance on an Intense bicycle requires special tools,
abilities and knowledge of working on bicycles. It is always recommended
to use an authorized Intense dealer for service and maintenance. Always
wear eye protection. It is critical to use the proper tools, loctite, grease
and torque specs during assembly. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious bodily injury or death..
Tools needed
• High Grade, waterproof grease
• Blue Loctite® #243
• Anti seize
• 4 mm HEX wrench
Pro tips
• Be sure to apply a thin coat of grease to all pivot axles and rear axle.
This will reduce the chances of corrosion due to moisture and prevent
any possible creaks.
• After the rst few rides and all the components are broken in and settled
into place, go through and re-torque all pivot axles and fasteners. After
this rst adjustment, you will be ready to rip for the long haul.
• Use grease on any metal to carbon interface, including headset. Also
use grease on metal to metal interface of threaded bb.
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• 5 mm HEX wrench x 2
• 6 mm HEX wrench
• 8 mm HEX wrench
• Torque wrench
CONNECTING TOP LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
A Holding top link (#130859) as
oriented in the above picture,
apply grease to the outside face
of each of the top two bearings
in the top link to hold the upper
spacers (#130765) against the
outside bearing race (Image #1).
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B Match upper link to top tube
pivot point, making sure that
spacers do not fall out (Image #2).
C Using top link collet bolt
(#130842), insert into non-drive
side of frame and push through
the top link then thread into
the frame, taking care that the
spacers do not fall out.
3 4
D Using an 8 mm HEX wrench
torque to 7 Nm or 60 in/lbs
(Image #3).
E Grease and insert adjuster cone
(#130807) into top link collet bolt
(#130842). Grease M6 x 22 mm
bolt and install through adjuster
cone into top link collet bolt
(Image #4). Torque M6 x 22 mm
(#410032) to 14 Nm or 125 in/lbs.
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5 6
CONNECTING THE LOWER LINK TO FRONT TRIANGLE //
A Apply grease to the two pivot axle spacers
(#130860) to hold spacers against the inside of
the lower link bearing race (Image #5).
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B Match link to front triangle and from non drive
side, inser t greased lower pivot axle (#130800)
through the non-drive side of frame (Image #6).
7a
C Use 5 mm HEX to install shoulder bolt
(#130806), and tighten to 20 Nm or 175 in/lbs
(Image #7/7a).
CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO LOWER LINK //
A Apply grease to bearing face of
lower link and hold bearing caps
(#130778) with rounded ends
facing out wards, then press two
caps against the back bearings on
lower link (#130858) (Image #8).
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B Mate rear triangle with lower link
and align pivot points with bearing
caps (Image #9).
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C With lower pivot points aligned,
insert main pivot bolt (#130791),
using an 8 mm HEX wrench torque
to 7 Nm or 60 in/lbs (Image #10).
D Grease and insert adjuster
cone (#130807) into head of main
pivot bolt (#130791). Grease M6
x 22 mm bolt and install through
adjuster cone into main pivot bolt
(Image #11). Torque M6 x 22 mm
(#410032) to 14 Nm or 125 in/lbs.
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12 1513
CONNECTING REAR TRIANGLE TO TOP LINK //
A Put a small dab of grease on the outside
bearing race as well as on the contacting
surface of the bearing caps (#130835). This will
help hold the bearing caps in place during the
installation. Align the swing arm pivot with upper
link pivot point and bearing cap (Image #12).
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B Insert non-drive D-lock reducer Flip Chip
(#130865) and drive side D -lock reducer to join
top link with rear triangle (Image #13).
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INSTALLING REAR SHOCK //
C Install upper link spacer (#130821) on the
back side of D -lock reducer on both drive and
non-drive sides (Image #14/14a).
A With the rear shock reservoir oriented up,
align the forward end of shock to the shock
mount on front triangle. Install greased
shock shoulder bolt right (#410050) thru
shock mount and tighten to 7 Nm or 60 in/
lbs (Image #15).
B Align rear of shock to D-Lock reducers
and link spacers on the top link, insert shock
shoulder bolt left into the D-Lock reducer on
the non drive side (Image #16/16A).
C Conrm the D-Lock shoulder bolt is keyed
and completely inserted into the D- Lock
reducer on the non drive side. On the drive
side, thread drive side RT Nut (#130814) on to
shock shoulder bolt left (#130813). Using a 5
mm HEX wrench, torque to 16 Nm or 140 in/lbs
(Ima ge #17/17A).
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INSTALLING DERAILLEUR HANGER //
A Grease portion of derailleur
hanger (#130790) where it
interfaces with the frame. Apply
blue loctite to derailleur bolt.
B Insert hanger into back of frame
opening and align derailleur bolt
(#130798) with threads in the
hanger (Image #18).
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C Torque derailleur bolt (#130798)
to 11 Nm or 100 in/lbs (Image #19).
REAR AXLE //
A Grease and install adjuster
cone (#130807) in the head of
the axle, grease M6 x 22 mm bolt
(#410032) through adjuster cone
into axle (Image #20) and thread
into the rear axle.
B Insert 148 x 12 rear axle
(#130757) into axle opening on
non-drive side (Image #21).
C With the rear wheel and axle
installed, insert a 5 mm HEX key
through derailleur cap on the
drive side to reach the 5 mm hex
interface on the inside of the axle.
Turn wrench counter clock wise to
tighten the axle. Torque to 11 Nm or
100 in/lbs (Image # 22).
D On the non drive side, use a 5
mm HEX wrench and torque the
cone adjuster to 14Nm or 125 in/
lbs (Image #23).
SEAT CLAMP //
A Install seat clamp on frame,
note that the serial number is
on this area of the front triangle
(Image #24).
B Grease and install M6 x 18 mm
bolt through the drive side of seat
clamp (Image #25), when seat
post is installed torque the seat
clamp to 5 Nm or 45 in/lbs.
additional reference
In addition to this chart, torque values are laser etched
onto corresponding hardware for your reference.
seatpost //
setup
4 mm HEX , 7 Nm / 60 in -lbs
8 mm HEX , 7 Nm / 60 in -lbs
5 mm HEX , 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs
5 mm HEX , 5 Nm / 45 in -lbs
5 mm HEX , 16 Nm / 140 in- lbs
Preface //
We are almost ready to rip. Just a few more
checkpoints and adjustments to ensure the
performance and ride characteristics of the
Primer 29 are optimised for you.
4”
Tools needed
Derail leur Cap: 6 mm HEX , 11 Nm / 100 in-l bs
Axle (dr ive side): 5 mm HEX, 11 Nm / 100 i n-lb s
M6 x 22 Bo lt (non- drive s ide): 5 mm HE X,
14 Nm / 125 in-lbs
• shock pump
• small ruler or measuring device
• torque wrench
• Intense Carbon Paste
torque specifications //
Achieving proper torque is vital to ensuring the
safe performance and function of the Primer 29
frame. Failure to do so could result in sub-optimal
performance of your frame as well as premature
wear and tear of individual parts.
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8 mm HEX , 7 Nm / 60 in -lbs
5 mm HEX , 14 Nm / 125 in-lbs
5 mm HEX , 20 Nm / 175 in- lbs
Before insertion, liberally coat the seat post with carbon paste and gently
slide into the seat tube. With a minimum seat post insertion of 4", tighten
seat post clamp to 5 nm / 45 in-lbs. (Over tightening the seat post clamp
will inhibit the movement of the seat post and potentially damage seat
post and/or seat tube.
cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
setting the sag //
1. Remove fork and shock air caps and be sure you have a
shock pump and a small ruler or measuring device handy.
2. Go ahead and hop on the bike. Be sure to place
all your weight on the seat with the dropper in the
up position and both hands on the grips.
3. Give the bike 5-6 moderate bounces and
sit back down on the saddle.
4. Now have your friend slide both the rear shock and the front fork
o-rings down against the seal lip of the damper bodys (Image #1).
5. Step off the bike nice and easy. Be sure to not compress
the suspension after the o-rings have been set.
P r o T i p
Here is where having a friend helps. Have them straddle the front
wheel and pull the handle bars in a upward direction as to not allow the
suspension to compress as you get off (Image #4).
6. Using your measuring device, measure the gap between
the suspension seal lip and the o-ring. Using the chart
on the following page will tell you if you need more air
pressure or less air pressure (Images #2, #3).
7. Adjust air pressure with your shock pump accordingly (Image #5).
8. Re-visit steps 2-6 until your desired sag
measurement have been reached.
9. Install valve caps.
While suspension
is compressed on
fork or r ear shoc k,
slide o -rin g down
against the seal l ip
of damper body.
30%
3 5
Release compression.
Measur e gap fro m
o-r ing to sea l lip.
20%
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shock setup //
FOX FLOAT dpx2
210 x 50 mm
Proper set up and tuning can var y from shock to shock. Please consult
the Fox manual included with your bike for complete information about
set up, tuning and general maintenance or visit www.foxracingshox.com.
Trav el
Trav el
Shock Stroke
Shock Sag
Fork Sag
Shock
RIDE R WEIGHT
(LB S/KGS)
100 lb s / 45 kgs
110 lb s / 50 kgs
120 lb s / 54 kgs
130 lb s / 59 kgs
140 l bs / 63.5 kgs
150 lb s / 68 kgs
160 lb s / 73 kgs
170 lb s / 77 kgs
180 lb s / 82 kgs
190 lb s / 86 kgs
200 lbs / 9 1 kgs
210 lb s / 95 kgs
220 lb s / 100 kgs
230 lb s / 104 kgs
240 lb s / 109 kgs
250 lb s / 113 kgs
Low Sett ing: 140 mm (5. 5 inch)
Lower Set ting: 137 mm (5.4 inch)
30% whe n sitti ng on the b ike
20% when s itting on the bi ke
Fox Float DPX 2 Shock 210 x 50 mm
Air Pressure
(PSI)
130 11
140 10
155 9
165 9
185 8
195 8
205 7
215 7
225 7
240 6
250 6
260 5
275 4
285 3
300 2
310 2
(clicks ou t from fully clo sed)
Closed is Clockwise
Open is Counter Clockwise
50 mm (2 inch)
REBO UND
Low Sp eed
Compression
10 Clicks O ut
8 Clicks O ut
6 Clicks O ut
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Flip Chip: LOW and LOWER Settings //
The Low (Image #1) and Lower (Image #2) settings of the Flip Chip
allows you to optimize the performance characteristics of the Primer 29
by altering the frame's geometry. In general, the Lower setting results
in a more 'slack' geometry with a decreased head tube angle, lower BB
height as well as a lower standover height. For a detailed understanding
of exactly how the geometry is af fected, please refer to the geometry
chart located on page 5.
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Additional Notes
• To get the rear triangle and the
ip chip to completely install
in the Lower setting, the rear
triangle will “start” into the rear
travel before the ip chip is
fully engaged and locked into
place. This does decrease the
useable rear suspension travel
slightly to obtain this more
slack lower geometry position.
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• The front and rear tires,
in addition to traction and
grip per formance, act as a
secondary component of
suspension. Adjusting the tire
characteristics can help you
further optimize the Primer
29's performance.
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How to flip the flip chip //
A On the drive side, use a 5 mm
HEX wrench and loosen and
remove the drive side RT Nut
(#130814) (Image #3).
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B From the non drive side
remove the D-Lock shoulder bolt
(#130813) completely (Image #4).
C On the drive side, while holding
the back of the shock with left
hand, loosen the front shock bolt
(#410050) with 4 mm HEX wrench
in right hand, push down on rear
shock and lower the back of the
shock out of the way, then snug
the front shock bolt to hold shock
and prevent it from hitting on the
frame (Image #5).
D Remove the two left and right
upper link spacers (#130821)
(Image #6). Push out the Flip
Chips (#130865 and #130866)
so the Chip head clears the
rear triangle. Flip the Chips
180 degrees to the next setting
(either Lower or Low) (Image #7).
Re-install hardware and shock
following the steps detailed on
pages 12 and 13.
maintenance
general service and care //
You have purchased a high performance bicycle
which requires a cer tain level of service and
maintenance to sustain the level of performance
your frame was designed around. Proper care will
also ensure the bike is safe to ride at all levels. It
is important to read and understand the carbon
care information as well as follow the maintenance
schedule and inspect your bicycle before each ride.
These will not only help to limit or avoid costly
repairs but will also help to avoid injury due to
service neglect and component failure.
carbon care //
Intense Cycles employs advanced composite techniques and materials
in our frames which do require a certain level of care and maintenance
to ensure a safe experience at the high level of performance each frame
is designed around. Not following these guidelines will decrease the level
of performance and possibly cause injury or death.
• Use a soft cloth with warm soapy water to clean the carbon surfaces.
Do not use high pressure washers, abrasive cloths or cleaners.
• Be sure all frame sur faces in contact with cables are protected.
Cable housing rubbing on carbon can wear over time.
• Be sure brake levers, handle bar ends and the fork crown do not
contact the frame at full rotation.
• Never clamp any part of a carbon frame in a bike stand or car rack.
• Always inspect your frame if you experience any chain suck.
• Always inspect your frame in full after a crash to be sure there is
no damage. Look for cracks, dents or loose bers. If you discover
damage in any degree it’s best to have your frame inspected by a
qualied Intense Cycles dealer. Any direct impact to the frame can
cause serious structural damage.
• Use high grade waterproof grease on seat post, BB and head set
bearing contact areas with the carbon.
• Never ream or face a carbon frame.
• Be sure to follow all recommended torque settings.
• Use only genuine replacement parts for safety-critical components.
maintenance SchedulE* //
X
500 Mil es or
1 Month
Action Every Ride
Check ai r press ure, inspect tread and si dewalls for tear s and
Tires
punctures
Brush off and lu bric ate X
Chain
Squeeze brakes and conrm function X
Brakes
General
Headset
Box Lin k
Frame Pivots
Shock a nd Fork
Deraileur Cables
Seat post
Frame Pivots
Headset
Bottom Bracket
General
Shock a nd Fork
* The above m aintena nce schedule i s only a gui deline. Refer to c omponent manufactuter for spe cic i nstruction o n maintaining their par ts.
Clean c omplete bike of mud and debris X
Check adjustment X
Add grease thru zerk ttings X
Check torques X
Inspect for damage, check tension X
Spokes
Check ai r press ure, inspect for leaks X
Inspec t and lube X
Clean an d regrease inter fac e with fr ame X
Remove pivot bolts, check bearings for pitting and wear X
Disassemble stem, headset and fork. Check bearings for
pitting and wear
Pull whe els off, check hub bearings for p itting and wear X
Hubs
Remove cr ank arms and check BB bea rings f or pitt ing and
wear
Replace brake pads X
Brakes
Inspect for damage and check for stretching X
Chain
Complete Tune-Up X
Overhaul See MFG Recommendations
2000 Mi les or 6
Months
X
X
4000 Mi les or
1 Year
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