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2021 NS

Define 130 1

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Weight13.2 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetTruvativ Descendant Carbon, X01 Eagle
BrakesSRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Define 130 1
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Gearing

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)

44 km/h

Define 130 1

42 km/h

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Reviews
MBR
NS Bikes Define AL 170 1: first ride review - MBR

Aug 2021 · Paul Burwell

NS Bikes Define AL 170 is a big-hitting aluminium enduro bike with 180mm front and 170mm rear travelMullet wheels mix a 29in front and 27.5in rear.

Highs
  • Modern geometry and sizing. Excellent suspension components and tyres. Recessed cabling looks sleek but without the hassle of proper internal routing.

Lows
  • Rides like a shorter-travel bike.

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Pinkbike
First Look: NS Bikes' Define 170 is a Mullet Metal Monster - Pond Beaver 2021

Apr 2021 · Seb Stott

The new mixed-wheel Define has an aluminum frame with 170mm of rear travel and a 180mm fork.

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // NS Bikes Define 150

Sept 2020 · September 2, 2020

To begin with, was there ever really any doubt from the brand who originally put themselves on the map for creating  amazing dirt jump hardtails that their latest enduro rig wasn’t going to be one of the most playful bikes of 2020?  That’s pretty much it in a ‘nutshell’ really! NS’s range of longer travel bikes haven’t been available over here in Oz for very long now, but they have been knocking out awesome bikes based off of their DJ/freeride roots […]

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Bikerumor
NS Bike Define AL adaptable trail-to-enduro MTB gets affordable alloy pricing & mullet option

Jul 2020 · Cory Benson

NS Bikes redefines their adaptable all-mountain trail to enduro 29er mountain bike platform with a new Define AL, with more travel & Mullet wheel options...

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BikeRadar
NS Bikes Define 150 1 first ride review

Nov 2019 · Ed Thomsett

This isn’t a bike for nibbling around the local woods on, it’s a full-bore enduro rig for gravity attacks

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX FLOAT 34 Factory, FIT4 damper, 3-position adjust, Open Mode adjust, 44mm offset

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS Factory, EVOL LV, 3-position adjust, trunnion mount, 185mm x 55mm

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BB92 PressFit

Headset

NS custom tapered, adjustable offset cups, IS42 upper, IS52 lower, sealed bearings

Stem

NS Quantum Lite, 45mm length, 35mm bar clamp

Handlebar

NS License Carbon, 780mm width, 35mm clamp diameter

Saddle

Octane One Crit, Ti alloy rails

Seatpost

FOX Transfer Performance Elite dropper, 150mm or 175mm drop

TypeDropper

Pedals

None

Grips

NS Hold Fast

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

None

Crank

Truvativ Descendant Carbon Eagle DUB, 170mm length

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth

Chain

SRAM, 12-speed

Chain Guide

None

Brakes

SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor

TypeSRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 RSC

Wheels
Rims

NS Enigma Roll, 32 hole, tubeless compatible

Spokes

14mm nipples

Front Hub

NS Rotary, sealed bearings, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Rear Hub

NS Rotary, sealed bearings, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic, TL-Easy, folding, 29" x 2.35"

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