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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Dirt JumpDirt JumpDirt Jump
    Weight
    29.3 lbs30.4 lbs26.7 lbs
    5.0
    2.8
    4.9
    SteelSteelSteel
    Fork
    Manitou Circus SportRST DIRT (coil)Manitou Circus Expert (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″26″26″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscRimMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Race Face
    Drivetrain
    Single-speedSingle-speedSingle-speed
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    ns-bikes.com

    ns-bikes.com

    ns-bikes.com

    Summary
    The NS Metropolis 2, NS Metropolis 3, and NS Metropolis 1 are all 26″ steel frame hardtail dirt jump bikes with mid-range components. The Metropolis 2 has a better fork.
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    Accessories
    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Chromoly

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Chromoly

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Chromoly

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou Circus Sport, 20mm axle, aluminium steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RST Dirt RA, 10mm axle, steel steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Manitou Circus Expert, 20mm axle, aluminium steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    N/A

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Salt by WTP, 73mm, threaded

    Salt by WTP, 73mm, threaded

    Race Face Euro BSA

    Headset

    Salt by WTP, integrated IS42/IS42, sealed bearings

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

    Salt by WTP, integrated IS42/IS42, sealed bearings

    Stem

    NS Chemical, 25.4mm clamp

    NS Chemical, 25.4mm clamp

    NS Chemical, 25.4mm clamp

    Handlebar

    NS Lick, 740mm width

    NS Lick, 740mm width

    NS Lick, 740mm width

    Saddle

    Octane One fat seat/post combo

    Octane One fat seat/post combo

    Octane One fat seat/post combo

    Seatpost

    Octane One fat seat/post combo

    Octane One fat seat/post combo

    Octane One fat seat/post combo

    Pedals

    NS Nylon

    NS Nylon

    NS Nylon

    Grips

    NS Sam Pilgrim signature, without flanges

    NS Sam Pilgrim signature, without flanges

    NS Sam Pilgrim signature, without flanges

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Front Derailleur

    N/A (1x-specific)

    N/A (1x-specific)

    N/A (1x-specific)

    Crank

    Salt by WTP, tubular cromoly

    Salt by WTP, tubular cromoly

    Race Face Aeffect, 170mm length

    Shifters

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Cassette

    10 tooth freewheel

    14 tooth freewheel

    10 tooth freewheel

    Chain

    PYC-410H, 1-speed

    PYC-410H, 1-speed

    PYC-510HX, 1-speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Brakes

    SRAM Level rear, Tektro Novela front, 160mm rotors

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

    SRAM Level rear, Tektro Novela front, 160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level rear, Tektro Novela front

    Tektro Novela rear, Alhonga front

    SRAM Level rear, Tektro Novela front

    Wheels
    Rims

    NS Fundamental, 32-hole

    Jalco DBX front, NS Fundamental rear

    NS Fundamental, 32-hole

    Spokes

    14mm nipples

    14g-2.0mm, 14mm nipples

    14mm nipples

    Front Hub

    Front: Joytech bolt-on, Rear: Octane SS Pro, sealed bearings

    Front: Joytech 9mm, Rear: Joytech Single Speed

    Front: Octane One 20mm, sealed bearing, Rear: Octane One SS Pro, sealed bearing

    Rear Hub

    Front: Joytech bolt-on, Rear: Octane SS Pro, sealed bearings

    Front: Joytech 9mm, Rear: Joytech Single Speed

    Front: Octane One 20mm, sealed bearing, Rear: Octane One SS Pro, sealed bearing

    Tires

    Kenda Small Block 8, 26" x 2.1"

    Kenda Small Block 8, 26" x 2.1"

    Kenda Small Block 8, 26" x 2.1"

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