Compare: 2022 NS Synonym RC2 vs Synonym TR2 vs Synonym TR1 vs Synonym RC 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Synonym RC22022 NS	Synonym TR22022 NS	Synonym TR12022 NS	Synonym RC 12022 NS

MSRP	($5,932)	($5,932)	($7,910)	($8,350)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Trail	Trail	Crosscountry
Weight	25.1 lbs	28.4 lbs	26.2 lbs	24.0 lbs
	6.4	6.4	7.5	7.5
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Fox Performance Float 32	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Factory Float 34	Fox Factory Float 32
Shock	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Float DPS Factory	Fox Float DPS Factory
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	GX Eagle, X1	GX Eagle, Truvativ
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	100mm	120mm	120mm	100mm
Rear Travel	100mm	120mm	120mm	100mm
Brand Site	nsbikes.com	nsbikes.com	nsbikes.com	nsbikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Synonym RC2

Synonym TR2

Synonym TR1

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 RC2

29 mph

Synonym TR2

29 mph

Synonym TR1

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 RC22022 NS	Synonym TR22022 NS	Synonym TR12022 NS	Synonym RC 12022 NS

Frame	NS Synonym, carbon fibre w/ 100mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	NS Synonym, superlite carbon fibre w/ 120mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	NS Synonym, superlite carbon fibre w/ 120mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	NS Synonym, superlite carbon fibre w/ 100mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	Fox Performance 32 Step Cast Float Grip, 100mm travel, 2pos remote lockout w/ Open Mode Adj, push-to-unlock, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 44 offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance 34 Step Cast Float Grip, 120mm travel, 2pos remote lockout w/ Open Mode Adj, push-to-unlock, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 44mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Factory 34 Step Cast Float FIT4, 120mm travel, 2pos remote lockout w/ Open Mode Adj, push-to-unlock, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 44mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	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: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Fox Performance Elite Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x37.5 Travel: 120mm	Fox Performance Elite Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x42.5 Travel: 120mm	Fox Factory Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x42.5 Travel: 120mm	Fox Factory Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x37.5 Travel: 120mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB Press Fit BB92	SRAM DUB Press Fit BB92	SRAM DUB Press Fit BB92	SRAM DUB Press Fit BB92
Headset	FSA NO.42/47/ACB	FSA NO.42/47/ACB	FSA NO.42/47/ACB	FSA NO.42/47/ACB
Stem	Synonym Race 31.8 (S:60, M:70, L & XL:80mm), angle - 8°	Synonym Trail 31.8 (S: 50, M, L & XL: 60mm), angle +5°	Synonym Trail 31.8 (S: 50, M, L & XL: 60mm), angle +5°	Synonym Race 31.8 (S:60, M:70, L & XL:80mm), angle - 8°
Handlebar	NS Licence Flat Lite 31.8, 750mm	NS Licence Mini Rise Lite 31.8, 760mm, 15mm rise	NS Licence Carbon Mini Rise Lite 31.8, 760mm, 15mm rise	NS Licence Carbon Flat Lite 31.8, 750mm
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly	Fizik Antares R3
Seatpost	Race Face Aeffect R S,M-125, L,XL-150, 31,6mm	Race Face Aeffect R internal S: 120mm, M, L, XL: 150mm 31.6	Fox Transfer Factory S: 120mm, M, L, XL: 150mm	Fox Transfer SL Factory, 100mm
Pedals	/	/	/	/
Grips	NS Silicone Lite	NS Hold Fast supersoft	NS Hold Fast supersoft	NS Silicone Lite

Groupset

Crank	Truvativ STYLO 7K DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)	Truvativ STYLO 7K DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)	SRAM X1 Carbon DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)	Truvativ X1 Carbon DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette	SRAM XG-1210, 10-50t 12 speed	SRAM PG-1210, 10-50t 12 speed	SRAM XG-1275, 10-50t 12 speed	SRAM XG-1295, 10-50t 12 speed
Chain	SRAM, 12 spd	SRAM, 12 spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 spd	SRAM, 12 spd
Chain Guide	/	/	/	/
Brakes	SRAM Level TL, 180mm	SRAM Level T, 180mm	SRAM Level TLM, 180mm	SRAM Level TLM, 180mm

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 29”, 28h, tubeless compatible	WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 29”, 28h, tubeless compatible	NS Bikes x Hunt 30 29", 32h, tubeless ready	NSBikesxHunt 29", 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes	Straight Pull Spokes	Straight Pull Spokes	Straight Pull Spokes	Straight Pull Spokes
Front Hub	NS Rotary Straight Pull 15 Boost 15x110 disc (sealed bearings)	NS Rotary Straight Pull 15 Boost 15x110 disc (sealed bearings)	NSBikesxHunt straight pull 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)	NSBikesxHunt straight pull 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)
Rear Hub	NS Rotary Straight Pull Cassette 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)	NS Rotary Straight Pull Cassette 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)	NSBikesxHunt straight pull 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)	NSBikesxHunt straight pull 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)
Tires	Maxxis Ikon 2.2 TR / Recon Race 2.25 EXO/TR	Maxxis Recon 2.4WT EXO/TR / Maxxis Ikon 2.35 EXO/TR	Maxxis Recon 2.4WT EXO/TR / Maxxis Ikon 2.35 EXO/TR	Maxxis Ikon 2.2 TR / Recon Race 2.25 EXO/TR

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