2018 NS

Metropolis 3

A 26″ steel frame hardtail dirt jump bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Weight30.4 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST DIRT
Wheels26″ Aluminum
DrivetrainSingle-speed
Groupset
BrakesRim
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3'11" +

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NS Metropolis 1 first ride review

Oct 2018 · Jonny Ashelford

An absolute classic, although it’d be good to be able to fit a tapered fork

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Specs
Build
Frame

Chromoly

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RST Dirt RA, 10mm axle, steel steerer

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Salt by WTP, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA press-fit, 1-1/8", loose ball bearings

Stem

NS Chemical, 25.4mm clamp

Handlebar

NS Lick, 740mm width

Saddle

Octane One fat seat/post combo

Seatpost

Octane One fat seat/post combo

TypeRigid

Pedals

NS Nylon

Grips

NS Sam Pilgrim signature, without flanges

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

N/A

Front Derailleur

N/A (1x-specific)

Crank

Salt by WTP, tubular cromoly

Shifters

N/A

Cassette

14 tooth freewheel

Chain

PYC-410H, 1-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Tektro Novela 160mm disc rear, Alhonga v-brake front

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Tektro Novela rear, Alhonga front

Wheels
Rims

Jalco DBX front, NS Fundamental rear

Spokes

14g-2.0mm, 14mm nipples

Front Hub

Front: Joytech 9mm, Rear: Joytech Single Speed

Rear Hub

Front: Joytech 9mm, Rear: Joytech Single Speed

Tires

Kenda Small Block 8, 26" x 2.1"

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