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    Synonym RC 12022 NS
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($8,801)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.0 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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    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)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Synonym RC 12022 NS
    Frame

    NS Synonym, superlite carbon fibre w/ 100mm travel

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Fox Factory 32 Step Cast Float FIT4, 100mm travel, 2pos remote lockout w/ Open Mode Adj, push-to-unlock, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 44 offset

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Factory Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x37.5

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Press Fit BB92

    Headset

    FSA NO.42/47/ACB

    Stem

    Synonym Race 31.8 (S:60, M:70, L & XL:80mm), angle - 8°

    Handlebar

    NS Licence Carbon Flat Lite 31.8, 750mm

    Saddle

    Fizik Antares R3

    Seatpost

    Fox Transfer SL Factory, 100mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

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    Grips

    NS Silicone Lite

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle type 3 12spd

    Crank

    Truvativ X1 Carbon DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1295, 10-50t 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM, 12 spd

    Chain Guide

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    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Level TLM, 180mm, Rear: SRAM Level TLM, 160mm

    Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    NSBikesxHunt 29", 32h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Straight Pull Spokes

    Front Hub

    NSBikesxHunt straight pull 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)

    Rear Hub

    NSBikesxHunt straight pull 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 2.2 TR / Recon Race 2.25 EXO/TR

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