FUZZ 2

The launch of the Fuzz was a huge milestone moment for NS. It was a complex project that proved to be a really serious challenge for our team. But looking back, we have to admit it - it's a f&^%# great bike!

The Fuzz has been thrashed and flipped by Sam Pilgrim and it's proved itself in the racing environment too, taking podiums at major DH events worldwide. Racers have clocked their personal records on this bike and freeriders have taken lines that they didn't believe were possible.

For 2015 the Fuzz frame has been redesigned to run on 650B wheels. The specifications have also been upgraded significantly, with better derailleurs and forks in both models.

As for the change from 26 to 650B - there is no doubt that all our riders felt that the bike is faster. If it's just a subjective feeling, or will it really bring in better results - the 2015 season will show. But we think it's a change that was inevitable, and personally everyone in our team likes the new bike better.

Apart from the revised geometry (more BB drop, slightly longer rear triangle and an even longer large size) the basic characteristic and kinematics of the frame remain the same as last years models. The geometry is truly modern - it's low, slack, has a tight rear end and a long front triangle. The 4-bar Horst link suspension has a significant amount of rearward axle movement which helps to absorb square faced bumps. There is also a fair amount of anti-squat built into the design to counter pedal-induced bob. The shock, which is the most heavy part of the frame is tucked away near the BB to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible.

The Fuzz 2 is built using a careful selection of components and offers great quality at a very competitive price. The package includes Marzocchi 888 forks and a high end DH specific NS cockpit with the Evidence Plus handlebars and Direct Mount stem.

- Frame: NS Fuzz w/203mm (8”) rear wheel travel,
- AL6061-T6+AL6066-T6 custom formed and butted tubes, internal cable guide routing option
- Shock: Rock Shox Kage R coil shock, 240x76mm (9.5x3.0”)
- Fork: Marzocchi 888 CR w/200mm travel, 20mm axle, alloy steering tube
- Headset: FSA loose ball
- Stem: NS Direct Mount 31.8 (40-48mm / 2 positions)
- Handlebar: NS Evidence Plus (800mm / 31.5” wide)
- Grips: O1 bolt-on long
- Brakes: Sram DB5, 200mm front & rear
- Shifters: SRAM X5 9spd
- Derailleur: SRAM X7 short cage, 9spd
- Crank: Truvativ Ruktion, 36t, 165mm, with GXP 83 mm BB + gold
- Chainring: Octane One EVO, 36t, gold
- Chainguide: Mozartt Presto steel with bashguard
- Chain: KMC, 9 spd
- Cassette: Sram PG-920, 11-34t
- Rims: NS Fundamental 650B 32h
- Hubs: NS Rotary 20 disc (sealed bearing), NS Rotary Cassette 157mm (sealed bearings)
- Spokes: 14G-2.0mm w/ 14mm nipples
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.4 Super Tacky front & rear
- Seatpost: Octane One 30.9
- Saddle: Octane One Rocket w/hollow cromoly rails
- Pedals: -
- Bike weight: ~18.4 kg (w/o pedals)

- Rear wheel travel: short CS: 202mm (7.9”) / long CS: 206mm (8.1”)
- AL6061-T6 + AL6066-T6 custom formed and butted tubes
- Smooth ‘double pass’ welding in all critical areas
- Rear shock: 240x76mm (9.5x3.0”),
- Mounting hardware: front 30 x 8 mm, rear 22.2 x 8mm
- Internal or external cable guide option
- Head tube: tapered 1.5 ZS (ID 44/56mm), headtube length 115mm (4.5”), headset included with frame
- Fits forks with standard 1-1/8” or tapered 1.5 - 1-1/8” steerer tubes
- Rear hub 157x12mm, rear axle included
- IS-2000 disc brake mount
- BB: BB: threaded 83mm with ISCG-05 mounts
- Biggest chainring: up to ~38t
- Rear derailleur: removable hanger included
- Front derailleur: not compatible
- Seat post/clamp: 30.9mm / integrated seat clamp
- Max tire: 650B x 2.6”
- Weight (w/o shock): ~3.65kg

Available with shocks: Rock Shox Vivid R2C ML
S size: 350x30 spring, M size: 400x30 spring, L size: 450x30 spring