MSRP | $799 | $1,049 | $1,349 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Dirt Jump | Dirt Jump | Dirt Jump |
Weight | 30.5 lbs | 29.0 lbs | 26.0 lbs |
| Steel | Steel | Steel | |
Fork | RST DIRT (coil) | Manitou Circus Sport | Manitou Circus Expert (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ |
Brakes | Rim | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Race Face | ||
Drivetrain | Single-speed | Single-speed | Single-speed |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The NS Metropolis 3, NS Metropolis 2, and NS Metropolis 1 are all 26″ steel frame hardtail dirt jump bikes with mid-range components. The Metropolis 2 has a better fork. | ||
Frame | NS Bikes 4130 cromoly / Hi-Ten tubes Color: Black Gold | NS Bikes custom butted 4130 cromoly, integrated headset Color: Black Gold | NS Bikes custom butted 4130 cromoly, integrated headset Color: Black Gold |
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Fork | Rst Dirt T, 100mm travel, 9mm axle, 1&1/8” steerer tube ( spring only) Travel: 100mm | Manitou Circus Sport, 100mm travel, 9mm axle, 1&1/8” steerer tube Travel: 100mm | Manitou Circus Expert, 100mm travel, 20mm axle, 1&1/8” aluminium steerer tube Travel: 100mm |
Shock | / Spring Type: Air | / Spring Type: Air | / Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Salt by WTP, Spanish BB | Salt by WTP, Spanish BB | Race Face Euro BB BSA |
Headset | FSA press-fit 1-1/8”, loose ball | GW integrated IS42/IS42, sealed bearings | GW integrated IS42/IS42, sealed bearings |
Stem | NS Chemical 25.4 | NS Chemical 25.4 | NS Chemical 25.4 |
Handlebar | NS Lick, 740mm | NS Lick, 740mm | NS Lick, 740mm |
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 Hold Fast Unlocked | NS Hold Fast Unlocked | NS Hold Fast Unlocked |
Rear Derailleur | / | / | / |
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Crank | Salt by WTP tubular chromoly 30T steel ring | Salt by WTP tubular chromoly 25T steel ring | Race Face Affect 170mm 28t |
Shifters | / | / | / |
Cassette | freewheel 14t | / | / |
Chain | PYC-410H, 1spd | PYC-410H, 1spd | PYC-510HX, 1spd |
Chain Guide | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Brakes | Front: Alhonga v-brake, Rear: Tektro Novela 160mm | Front: Tektro Novela 160mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 160mm | Front: Tektro Novela 160mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 160mm |
Brake Levers | Tektro | Tektro/SRAM | Tektro/SRAM |
Rims | NJalco DBX 26”, NS Fundamental 26”, 32h | NS Fundamental 26”, 32h | NS Fundamental 26”, 32h |
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Spokes | Spokes w/14mm nipples | Spokes w/14mm nipples | Spokes w/14mm nipples |
Front Hub | Joytech 9mm bolt-on | Joytech 9mm bolt-on | Octane One 20mm (sealed bearings) |
Rear Hub | Joytech Single Speed, w/14t freewheel | Octane SS Pro, 10T driver (sealed bearings) | Octane SS Pro, 10T driver (sealed bearings) |
Tires | Kenda Small Block 8 26x2.1 | Kenda Small Block 8 26x2.1 | Kenda Small Block 8 26x2.1 |