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2025 NS

Define AL 170 1

A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 170 / 180mm
ForkFox Performance Float 38
ShockFox Float X2 Performance
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesSRAM Guide RE Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Define AL 170 1

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/ 170mm travel, AL6061-T6 + AL6066-T6, custom hydroformed tubes, semi internal cable routing

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox Float 38 Performance Grip, 180mm travel, 3 Pos Micro Adj Lever, 110x15mm Boost, 1.5T, 44mm offset

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float X2 Performance w/ LSC, LSR Trunnion 225x70mm

Travel170mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA 73mm

Headset

GW integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings

Stem

NS Quantum Lite 35 , 45mm

Handlebar

NS Bar 35, 800mm, 20mm rise

Saddle

WTB Volt Medium Cromoly

Seatpost

Race Face Aeffect R S-125, M-150, L-170mm, 31,6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

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Grips

NS Hold Fast

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle type 3 12spd

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6k DUB 170mm 34t

Shifters

SRAM NX EAGLE, 12spd

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210,12spd 11-50t

Chain

SRAM, 12 spd

Chain Guide

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Brakes

Front: SRAM Guide RE, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 200mm

TypeSRAM Guide RE Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Octane One Solar 29” front, Octane One Solar 27.5” rear, 32h, tubeless ready

Spokes

Spokes w/14mm nipples

Front Hub

NS Rotary 15 Boost 110x15mm disc (sealed bearings)

Rear Hub

NS Rotary Cassette 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)

Tires

Maxxis High Roller II 29x2.5" WT TR EXO / Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.4" TR DH

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Last updated July 12

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