New NS Bikes Synonym TR 2020 Cross Country MTB Announced

With their brand new Synonym, NS Bikes introduces a new frame platform which promises to score with extreme geometries, a lightweight frame and lots of versatility. Here you’ll find everything you need to know:

NS Bikes Synonym TR 1 | 120/120 mm (f/r) | € 5,999

NS Bikes’ new frame platform can be set up as an XC or light Trail bike. The NS Bikes Synonym RC comes with 100 mm travel on the front and rear. While the developers at NS Bikes went for 120 mm travel at the rear and paired it with a 120 mm FOX 34 Stepcast fork on the Synonym TR. The fork and shock of both versions of the Synonym can be simultaneously locked out from the handlebar.

A lot of adjustment options on the handlebar also always result in cable clutter

The geometry of the NS Synonyme

In terms of geometry, the boys at NS Bikes haven’t held back. The Synonym is extremely long, not only for an XC bike. With a reach of 500 mm (size L), a steep seat tube angle and relatively slack head angle, it sets new standards for ultra-light trail bikes.

NS Synonyme RC

Size	S	M	L	XL
Seat tube	410 mm	440 mm	490 mm	540 mm
Top tube	579 mm	612 mm	640 mm	664 mm
Head angle	67°	67°	67°	67°
Seat angle	77°	77°	77°	77°
Chainstay	438 mm	438 mm	438 mm	438 mm
BB Drop	45 mm	45 mm	45 mm	45 mm
Wheelbase	1159 mm	1193 mm	1223 mm	1251 mm
Reach	445 mm	475 mm	500 mm	520 mm
Stack	583 mm	592 mm	606 mm	624 mm

NS Synonyme TR

Size	S	M	L	XL
Seat tube	410 mm	440 mm	490 mm	540 mm
Top tube	582 mm	615 mm	644 mm	667 mm
Head angle	66°	66°	66°	66°
Seat angle	76°	76°	76°	76°
Chainstay	438 mm	438 mm	438 mm	438 mm
BB Drop	38 mm	38 mm	38 mm	38 mm
Wheelbase	1167 mm	1201 mm	1232 mm	1260 mm
Reach	436 mm	466 mm	491 mm	511 mm
Stack	590 mm	599 mm	614 mm	632 mm

Thanks to its flexing stays, the rear linkage of the Synonym does without a Horst link. This is to save weight and increases stiffness.

The size of the rear brake rotor is limited to a maximum of 180 mm.

The NS Synonym models at a glance

NS Synonym TR 1

Fork FOX 34 Factory StepCast 120 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPS 120 mm
Brakes SRAM Level TL 180/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
Seat post FOX Transfer Performance Elite
Stem NS Synonym Race 60 mm
Handlebar NS Licence Carbon Mini Rise 760 mm
Wheels NS Enigma Lite 29″
Tires MAXXIS Ikon 2.35″
Price € 5,999

NS Synonym TR 2

Fork FOX 34 Performance StepCast 120 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPS Performance Elite 120 mm
Brakes SRAM Level T 180/160 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Seat post X-Fushion Manic
Stem NS Synonym Trail 60 mm
Handlebar NS Licence Mini Rise 760 mm
Wheels WTB St Light 29″
Tires MAXXIS Ikon 2.35″
Price € 4,699

NS Synonym RC 1

Fork FOX 32 Factory StepCast 100 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPS 100 mm
Brakes SRAM Level TLM 180/160 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
Seat post KindShock LEV Ci Carbon
Stem NS Synonym Race 60 – 80 mm
Handlebar NS Licence Carbon Flat 750 mm
Wheels NS Enigma Lite 29″
Tires MAXXIS Ikon 2.2″
Price € 6,999

NS Synonym RC 2

Fork FOX 32 Performance StepCast 100 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPS Performance Elite 100 mm
Brakes SRAM Level TL 180/160 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Seat post X-Fushion Manic
Stem NS Synonym Race 60 – 80 mm
Handlebar NS Licence Flat 750 mm
Wheels WTB St Light 29″
Tires MAXXIS Ikon 2.2″
Price € 4,799

More info can be found soon on nsbikes.com

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