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2025 NS

Define AL 160

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 160mm
ForkRockShox 35 Gold RL
ShockMarzocchi Bomber
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Define AL 160

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

NS Define AL w/ 160mm travel, AL6061-T6 + AL6066-T6, custom hydroformed tubes,

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox 35 Gold RL 160mm travel, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 37mm offset

Travel: 160mm

Spring Type: Air

Shock

Marzocchi Bomber CR Trunnion 205x65, S-400, M-450, L-500 lbs/in

Travel: 160mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BSA 73mm

Headset

integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings

Stem

NS Tone 35, 45mm

Handlebar

NS Bar 35, 780mm, 20mm rise

Saddle

Octane One Crit , CrMo hollow rails

Seatpost

Kind Shox Rage i internal S-125, M-150, L-170mm, 31,6mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

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Grips

NS Hold Fast

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd

Crank

Shimano Deore FCMT510-1 170mm 34t

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd

Cassette

Sunrace CSMZ800, 12spd 11-51T

Chain

Shimano, 12 spd

Chain Guide

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Brakes

Front: Shimano MT410, 200mm, Rear: Shimano MT410, 180mm

Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Octane One Solar 27.5”, 32h, tubeless compatible

Spokes

Spokes w/14mm nipples

Front Hub

NS 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)

Rear Hub

NS 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)

Tires

Schwalbe Big Betty BikePark 27.5x2.4" / Schwalbe Big Betty BikePark 27.5x2.4"

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Last updated July 12

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