SNABB E

The brand new Snabb platform was designed with the aim to optimise function, weight and reliability. Impressing the public with gimmicks, “patents” and “systems” was not on our list. So here it is - beautiful, light, strong and fast. We took into account that NS Bikes customers are usually tough, aggressive riders and expect our products to hold up to seasons of abuse. But at the same time we made sure that everyone, including our team riders will be happy with the performance on race day.

The Snabb comes in two versions, specifically designed for Enduro or Trail use. The Snabb E has 163mm of travel and is low, long and slack. It utilises a heavy duty tubeset that will hold up to the most aggressive DH runs. The Snabb T is best described as an aggressive trail bike with a slightly steeper head angle, 143mm of travel, modern geometry and tough but lightweight construction. Both bikes will rip up and down mountains, and the choice between the models is up to you to decide which character suits your style best.

Geometry: Both frames have very long front ends, but the compact chainstays keep the wheelbase at bay. The Snabb E comes with a slack 66 degree head angle and slightly longer chainstays to help keep the bike stable and higher descending speeds. It's designed to be used with a 160-170mm fork. The Snabb T will work best with a 140 to 150mm fork which give a respective 67.5 - 67.0 degree head angle.

Suspension and kinematics: the frames have a good amount of anti-squat into the horst-link design, perfect for 1X drivetrains which tend to produce more squatting than traditional 2X setups. After many prototypes we achieved our desired suspension curves which make for a fantastic ride that gives a feeling of support but at the same time allows full range of travel to be used. The 4-bar Horst link suspension has a significant amount of rearward axle movement which helps to absorb square faced bumps. The system, unlike most other designs on the market (including virtual pivot designs) it is immune to brake jack (i.e. the torque generated by the brakes will not cause the suspension to stiffen).

The frames are equipped with the latest Rock Shox Monarch RT3 Debonair shocks with a linear spring curve and amazing small bump sensitivity.

- Rear wheel travel: 163mm (6.5”) 

- Recommended fork travel: 160-170mm

- AL6061-T6 + AL6066-T6 custom formed and butted tubes

- Smooth ‘double pass’ welding in all critical areas

- Rear shock: 216x63mm (8.5x2.5”),

- Mounting hardware: front 22.2 x 8 mm, rear 22.2 x 8mm

- Internal or external cable guide option

- Head tube: tapered 1.5 ZS (ID 44/56mm), headset included with frame.

- Headtube length: S size: 110mm, M size: 120mm, L: 130mm

- Fits forks with standard 1-1/8” or tapered 1.5 - 1-1/8” steerer tubes

- Hub spacing 142 x 12mm, NS axle included

- IS-2000 disc brake mount, max rotor size: up to 200mm

- BB: threaded 73mm with ISCG-05 mounts

- Biggest chainring: up to ~38t

- Rear derailleur: removable hanger included

- Front derailleur: low direct mount S3

- Deat post/clamp: 31.6mm / 34.9

- Stealth cable route in seat tube for dropper post

- Maximum tire size recommended: 650B x 2.4”

- Weight (w/o shock, w/o axle): ~3.05kg

Note on sizing: we recommend the S size for riders up to 172cm, M size for 170 – 182cm and the L size for riders over 180cm.

Available with shocks: Rock Shox Monarch RT3 Debonair

Note on sizing: we recommend the S size for riders up to 172cm, M size for 170 – 182cm and the L size for riders over 180cm.