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	Synonym RC 12020 NS	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry
Weight	23.1 lbs
	7.5
Frame	Carbon
	Fox Factory Float 32
	Fox Float DPS Factory
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″
	SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc


	X01 Eagle, GX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 12
Suspension	Full
Front Travel	100mm
Rear Travel	100mm
Brand Site	nsbikes.com
Summary	The NS Synonym RC 1 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

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Synonym RC 1

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Gear Range

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)

29 mph

Synonym RC 1

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Synonym RC 12020 NS

Frame	Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	FOX 32 FLOAT Step-Cast Factory, FIT4 damper, 2-position remote lockout with Open Mode Adjust, push-to-unlock, 44mm offset, 110x15mm Boost thru-axle Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	FOX FLOAT DPS Factory, 2-position remote lockout, push-to-unlock, EVOL LV, trunnion mount, 165mm x 37.5mm Travel: 100mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB PressFit BB92
Headset	FSA No.42/47/ACB
Stem	NS Synonym Race, 31.8mm clamp, -8° rise, Length: 60mm (SM), 70mm (MD), 80mm (LG/XL)
Handlebar	NS Licence Carbon Flat Lite, 31.8mm bore, 750mm width
Saddle	fi'zi:k Antares R3
Seatpost	KS LEV Ci Carbon dropper, 100mm drop (125mm on XL) Type: Dropper
Pedals	N/A
Grips	NS Silicone Lite

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, Type 3
Front Derailleur	N/A
Crank	Truvativ X1 Carbon DUB, 170mm length (175mm on XL)
Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette	SRAM XG-1295, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth
Chain	SRAM, 12-speed
Chain Guide	N/A
Brakes	SRAM Level TLM, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	SRAM Level TLM

Wheels

Rims	NS Enigma Lite, 32 hole, tubeless ready
Spokes	Straight pull
Front Hub	NS Rotary Straight Pull, sealed bearings, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear
Rear Hub	NS Rotary Straight Pull, sealed bearings, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear
Tires	Front: Maxxis Ikon, TR, 29" x 2.2", Rear: Maxxis Recon Race, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.25"

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