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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    25.1 lbs
    6.7
    Frame
    Carbon
    Fox Performance Float 32
    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc
    GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    nsbikes.com

    Summary
    The NS Synonym RC 2 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Synonym RC 2
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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)

    27 mph

    Synonym RC 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    FOX 32 FLOAT Step-Cast Performance, GRIP damper, 2-position remote lockout with Open Mode Adjust, push-to-unlock, 44mm offset, 110x15mm Boost thru-axle

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance Elite, 2-position remote lockout, push-to-unlock, EVOL LV, trunnion mount, 165mm x 37.5mm

    Travel100mm

    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 Flat Lite, 31.8mm bore, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Octane One Crit, Ti-Alloy rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic internal dropper, 100mm drop (125mm on XL)

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    NS Silicone Lite

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, Type 3

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Truvativ Stylo 7k DUB, 170mm length (175mm on XL)

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210, 12-speed, 11-50 tooth

    Chain

    SRAM, 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    SRAM Level TL, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor

    TypeSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level TL

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0, 28 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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