MAIN FEATURES:
- Super lightweight carbon frame
- Unique geometry, unprecedented in this category
- 100mm front / 100mm rear wheel travel
- Fox 32 Step Cast Factory fork
- Fox DPS Factory shock
- Dual remote for fork & shock
- 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle rear derailleur
- Fox Transfer sl Factory dropper post
- ultralight NS carbon flat handlebar
- ultralight NS x Hunt Straight pull wheels
When we launched the Synonym two years ago, many doubted its viability. Its ultra-slack head angle, massive reach, and steep seat tube were unprecedented in short travel bikes, especially for XC racing. However, the Synonym signaled a new era in bike design. Today, we see that progressive geometry is crucial even for XC. The Synonym rides like an enduro bike on descents, climbs efficiently, and speeds across flats. Our prototypes exceeded expectations on downhills and also excelled on climbs and flats. This is due to a better weight distribution and a lower cockpit position, which enhances both climbing and stability. The RC range, designed for XC racing and marathons, features a lightweight full carbon frame with flex stays, a flat bar, cross-country tires, and 100mm of travel front and rear, making it a versatile choice for serious riders.
INTENDED USE CATEGORY 4: XC & TRAIL
frame: NS Synonym, superlite carbon fibre w/ 100mm travel
sizes: S,M,L,XL
rear shock: Fox Factory Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x37.5
fork: Fox Factory 32 Step Cast Float FIT4, 100mm travel, 2pos remote lockout w/ Open Mode Adj, push-to-unlock, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 44 offset
headset: FSA NO.42/47/ACB
stem: Synonym Race 31.8 (S:60, M:70, L & XL:80mm), angle - 8°
handlebar: NS Licence Carbon Flat Lite 31.8, 750mm
grips: NS Silicone Lite
seatpost: Fox Transfer SL Factory, 100mm
saddle: Fizik Antares R3
front brake: Sram Level TLM, 180mm
rear brake: Sram Level TLM, 160mm
levers: Sram Level TLM
rims: NSBikesxHunt 29", 32h, tubeless ready
spokes: Straight Pull Spokes
front hub: NSBikesxHunt straight pull 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)
rear hub: NSBikesxHunt straight pull 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)
tires front / rear: Maxxis Ikon 2.2 TR / Recon Race 2.25 EXO/TR
crankset: Truvativ X1 Carbon DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)
bottom bracket: Sram DUB Press Fit BB92
pedals: /
chain: Sram, 12 spd
chainguide: /
derailleurs: Sram X01 Eagle type 3 12spd
shifters: Sram GX Eagle, 12spd
cassette: Sram XG-1295, 10-50t 12 speed
Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual colours and design may vary slightly from the images on the website.
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RADICAL, UNPRECEDENTED GEOMETRY The longest, slackest XC bike on the market! No other bike comes even close!!!
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FLEX STAYS Flex stays eliminate the need for a pivot in the rear triangle. less weight, more lateral stffness.. |
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FRAME DESIGN Beautiful lines by George Dabrowski. Designer of award winning Rondo bikes. |
| Synonym RC 1 | S | M | L | XL | |
| Wheel | size | 29" | |||
| Fork | travel | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Reach | mm | 445 | 475 | 500 | 520 |
| in | 17.5 | 18.7 | 19.7 | 20.5 | |
| FC | mm | 725 | 759 | 789 | 817 |
| in | 28.5 | 29.9 | 31.1 | 32.2 | |
| Standover | mm | 742 | 741 | 742 | 743 |
| in | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.3 | |
| Stack | mm | 583 | 592 | 606 | 624 |
| in | 23.0 | 23.3 | 23.9 | 24.6 | |
| Effective TT | mm | 579 | 612 | 640 | 664 |
| in | 22.8 | 24.1 | 25.2 | 26.1 | |
| Actual TT | mm | 548 | 580 | 611 | 640 |
| in | 21.6 | 22.8 | 24.1 | 25.2 | |
| Seat tube | mm | 410 | 440 | 490 | 540 |
| in | 16.1 | 17.3 | 19.3 | 21.3 | |
| Chain stays | mm | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 |
| in | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 | |
| BB rise | mm | -45 | -45 | -45 | -45 |
| in | -1.8 | -1.8 | -1.8 | -1.8 | |
| BB height | mm | 319 | 319 | 319 | 319 |
| Headtube | angle | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| ST angle | effective | 77.0 | 77.0 | 77.0 | 77.0 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 1159 | 1193 | 1223 | 1251 |
| in | 45.6 | 47.0 | 48.1 | 49.3 | |
