Prime: all mountain

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August 2012 delivery

29" Wheels The frame is designed for 29" wheels and can accommodate 2.5" tire widths
Adjustable geometry 3 positions with a flip of the chips - Trail, Mid, Aggressive
Short Chainstays
 To help the handling of the 29" wheels on this 130mm travel bike
Taper Headtube Strength and versatility to use zero stack or adjustable head angle cups
Hydroformed 7005 AL tubes Gusseting formed into the tube for added strength with less weight
ISCG2005 Run single ring up front
New KS Link suspension
 KS Link virtual pivot suspension for great wheelrate characteristics
Configurable dropouts
 Choose 10x135, 12x142, or 12x150 to match your riding style
Front derailleur Compatible Use Srams S3 direct mount system
Full length seat tube Lower the seat without shock interference and designed for dropper posts
Internal ribbed stays increased stiffness for railing burms and sticking landings
Aggressive geometry Slack angles paired with frame anti-squat keeps, speed going down and the front end planted on steeper climbs
Full compliment bearings For lower maintenance and robustness
Warranty 2 years [original owner]
Crash replacement

Lifetime [original owner]

Buildkit

Team 29

    

Expert 29

    

Comp 29

  
Item                
Headset Not Included     Not Included     Not Included  
BB Parts Race Face     Race Face     SRAM  
F. Tire Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.25   Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.25   Geax Saguaro 29 x 2.2
R.Tire Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.25   Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.25   Geax Saguaro 29 x 2.2
Rim Sun Ringle Charger Expert Wheelset   Sun Ringle Inferno 27 29er    Sun Ringle Inferno 27 29er 
Front Hub       Novatech D881SB   Novatech D881SB
Rear Hub       Novatech D882SB-10-SS   Novatech D882SB-10-SS
Spokes       Sha Dar 14G   Sha Dar 14G
Crankset Race Face Turbine 24/32/42 175mm   Race Face Evolve 24/32/42 175mm   SRAM X5 22/33/44 10spd 175mm 
Chain Guide N/A     N/A     N/A  
Chain  Yaban S1010CR   Yaban S1010CR   Yaban S1010CR
Freewheel SRAM PG-1070 11-36   SRAM PG-1050 11-36   SRAM PG-1030 11-36
Derailleur/F SRAM X9    SRAM X7    SRAM X7 
Derailleur/R SRAM X0   SRAM X9    SRAM X7 
Shift Lever/L SRAM X9    SRAM X7 3spd   SRAM X5 3spd
Shift Lever/R SRAM X9    SRAM X7 10spd   SRAM X5 10spd
Saddle SDG Bel-Air RL CroMo   SDG Galaxy Steel   SDG Galaxy Steel
Pedals Not Included     Not Included     Not Included  
Handlebar Race Face Atlas AM 725mm   Answer ProTaper 720 AM    Race Face Evolve 3/4 Riser 685mm
Stem Race Face Turbine 70mm   Race Face Evolve 70mm   Race Face Ride 70mm
Grips Funn Combat   Funn Combat   Funn Combat
Brake/F Avid Elixir 9 Carbon    Avid Elixir 7    Avid Elixir 3 
Brake/R Avid Elixir 9 Carbon   Avid Elixir 7    Avid Elixir 3
Rotor/F Avid G2CS 180mm   Avid G2CS 180mm   Avid G2CS 180mm
Rotor/R Avid G2CS 160mm   Avid G2CS 160mm   Avid G2CS 160mm

 

Front Derailleur Compatibility

The Prime like all the KS link bikes can accommodate 2x10 and 3x10 setups. Using only a low direct front derailluer and either a SRAM S3 or a Shimano 2012 and later E type with the BB shell plate removed will work. Their are two cable stop positions... the middle is for SRAM and the outside driveside position is for Shimano

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We've started shipping them!!!! First batches will arrive in North America in less then a week.

Its been a long time coming and its our first bike using the new KS Link suspension and new interchangable dropouts.

If you're looking for an agressive allmountain bike in a 29r platform then look no further then the Prime.