NS DEFINE: clever details on NS’s new 29er trail and enduro bike
With the new DEFINE, NS Bikes has committed itself to 29″ wheels for their trail and enduro bikes. The NS DEFINE is the successor of the SNABB and comes with many exciting new features. Read on to find out what it’s capable of.
NS bikes is sure that anyone who has ever ridden 29″ wheels will not want to go back. The new DEFINE comes exclusively with large wheels, but with two suspension travel configurations. It will be available with either 130 mm or 155 mm of travel at the rear. The front triangle and rear linkage remain the same, only the lower shock mount and the rear shock have to be replaced. Besides which, the bottom bracket can be adjusted by 5 mm with the different shock mounts.
The geometry of the NS DEFINE
The DEFINE will only be available in two sizes, but with the help of an offset headset reach can be adjusted by 10 mm. Overall, the bike follows the latest trends and comes with a long reach, a low bottom bracket and a slack head angle. The seat angle is quite steep at 75.5° on the DEFINE 150 and 76.5° on the DEFINE 130; the 440 mm chainstays promise a good mix of stability and playfulness.
The geometry of the NS DEFINE 130
| Size | M | L |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460/470 mm | 490/500 mm |
| Head angle | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| Seat angle | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Chainstay | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| BB Drop | 36/41 mm | 36/41 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1222 mm | 1256 mm |
The geometry of the NS DEFINE 150
| Size | M | L |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450/460 mm | 480/490 mm |
| Head angle | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| Seat angle | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Chainstay | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| BB Drop | 30/35 mm | 30/35 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1231 mm | 1256 mm |
The NS DEFINE in detail
A few clever details on the new NS DEFINE aim to make the life of its riders easier. The main bearing is deeply integrated into the frame and should be excellently protected against the elements. The bearings on the rocker link are larger than before and shouldn’t only improve the rigidity but also increase the service life.
NS DEFINE Spec
There are a total of four models of the NS DEFINE, two short-travel and two long-travel models. The two versions differ mainly in fork and shock. The long-travel models also come with more aggressive front tyres and larger brake rotors. Prices start at € 4,499 for the DEFINE 130 2. The DEFINE 150 1 will go for € 6,399.
NS DEFINE 130 1
Fork FOX Float 34 Factory 140 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPS Factory130 mm
Brakes SRAM Guide RS 180/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
Seat post FOX Transfer Performance Elite
Wheels NNS Rotary/Enigma Roll
Tires Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35
Price € 6,299
NS DEFINE 130 2
Fork FOX Float 34 Performance 140 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPS Performance130 mm
Brakes SRAM Guide T 180/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Seat post X-Fusion Manic
Wheels NNS Rotary/Octane One
Tires Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35
Price € 4,499
NS DEFINE 150 1
Fork FOX Float 36 Factory 160 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPX2 Factory155 mm
Brakes SRAM Guide RS 200/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
Seat post FOX Transfer Performance Elite
Wheels NNS Rotary/Enigma Roll
Tires Schwalbe Magic Mary/Nobby Nic 2.35
Price € 6,399
NS DEFINE 150 2
Fork FOX Float 36 Performance 160 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPX2 Performance 155 mm
Brakes SRAM Guide T 200/180 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Seat post X-Fusion Manic
Wheels NNS Rotary/Octane One
Tires Schwalbe Magic Mary/Nobby Nic 2.35
Price € 4,599
Availability
The bike shown here is still a prototype, the NS DEFINE will be available in January 2019.
More info at ns-bikes.com