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Define AL 160

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3499
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Fun, fun fun! These three words sum up this new addition to the Define range. The new bike boasts the beautiful lines of the high-end carbon Define and comes fitted with coil shocks for great small bump sensitivity. We designed the geometry to give the bike a perfectly balanced feel and put it on 27.5” wheels, making it the most playful big bike in our range. The Define 160 has semi integrated cable routing (elegant but easy to access), and adjustable BB height. The H3C is X-Fusion’s new lightweight coil shock that has a three position platform, rebound and low speed compression adjustment. Note: our suggestion is to go for a smaller size if slopeduro is your thing, or if you want to spend most of your time jibbing and tricking.
 

MAIN FEATURES FOR 2021

- Tough alloy frame with custom hydroformed tubes & double pass welds
- Progressive geometry with 37mm fork rake
- 27.5” WHEELS
- 160mm front / 160mm rear travel
- ROCK SHOX front suspension (35 GOLD RL)
- X-Fusion Rear suspension ( hc3)
- X-Fusion Manic dropper post
- New SHIMANO deore 1x12 derailleur
- New SHIMANO DEORE brakes
- Schwalbe Big Betty  tires

 

The beautiful carbon Define is now available in metal. It was a big challenge to translate the complex lines of this bike to another material, and we have sweated every detail of this high-end alloy frame to make it as light and as sexy as possible. Some of the unique features include an adjustable BB height and semi-integrated cable guides - a practical and elegant solution of the internal / external cable routing dilemma. Big sealed pivots keep it stable and guarantee long periods of smooth, service free function. There are a few things that we borrowed directly from the Snabb - and that is the kinematics of the 4-bar suspension that everyone loves (Pinkbike: "There is so little pedal-induced bobbing at play here that it sort of boggles the mind”).

 

INTENDED USE CATEGORY: 7 - DOWNHILL, FREERIDE & ENDURO

Bike Specs

Main features

Frame Specs

Manuals

frame: NS Define AL w/ 160mm travel, AL6061-T6 + AL6066-T6, custom hydroformed tubes,


sizes: S,M,L


rear shock: X-Fusion H3C Trunnion 205x65mm S:350lbs/in, M:400lbs/in, L:450 lbs/in


forks: RockShox 35 Gold RL 160mm travel, 110x15mm Boost, 1.5T, 37mm offset


headset: integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings


stem: NS Tone 35, 45mm


handlebar: NS Bar 35, 780mm, 20mm rise


grips: NS Hold Fast


seatpost: X-Fusion Manic internal S:125mm, M:150mm, L:170mm


saddle: Octane One Crit, CrMo hollow rails


front brake: Formula Cura, 200mm


rear brake: Formula Cura, 180mm 


levers: Formula


rims: Octane One Solar 27.5”, 32h, tubeless compatible


spokes: Spokes w/14mm nipples


front hub: NS 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)


rear hub: NS 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)


tires front / rear: Schwalbe Big Betty BikePark 27.5x2.4" / Schwalbe Big Betty BikePark 27.5x2.4"


crankset: TShimano Deore FCMT5101 170mm 34t


bottom bracket: Shimano BSA 73mm


pedals: /


chain: Shimano, 12 spd


chainguide: /


derailleurs: Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd


shifters: Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd


cassette: Sunrace CSMZ800, 12spd 11-51T


weight (kg): 15.1 (* M size, tubeless setup)

Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual colours and design may vary slightly from the images on the website.

ADJUSTABLE BB HEIGHT *

You can raise the BB height by 5mm from the stock settings by using the adjustable shock mount or you can completely transform the bike by changing the shock mount & shock (changes travel from 155 mm to 130 mm or vice versa).

 

* DIFFERENT LENGHTS OF SHOCK MOUNTS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY

OVERSIZED BEARINGS, SEALED MAIN PIVOT

The pivot that is most difficult to replace is hidden inside the frame and remains completely isolated from dirt and water inside the frame.

HYBRID CABLE ROUTING 

The cables appear to be threaded through the downtube and chainstay...

 

 

But actually, they are only hidden in a special channel in the construction. Easy to replace anytime, anywhere!

Geometry

 

 Define AL 160   S M L
Wheel size 27.5"
Fork travel 160 160 160
Reach mm 440 470 500
in 17,3 18,5 19,7
FC mm 760 794 828
in 39,9 31,3 32,6
Standover mm 743 743 739
in 29,3 29,2 29,1
Stack mm 594 603 612
in 23,4 23,7 24,1
Effective TT mm 583 616 649
in 22,9 24,2 25,6
Actual TT mm 548

579

615
in 21,6 22,8 24,2
Seat tube mm 396 432 483
in 15,6 17,0 19,0
Chain stays mm 438 438 438
in 17,2 17,2 17,2
BB rise mm -9  -9 -9 
in -0.4 -0.4 -0.4
BB height mm 343 343 343
Headtube angle 64,5 64,5 64,5
mm 100 110 120
ST angle effective 76,5 76,5 76,5
Wheelbase mm 1198 1232 1266
in 47,2 48,5 49,9
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