First Look: 2015 NS Snabb Enduro and Trail Bikes 5

bturman

11/28/2014 9:24am

In Swedish, 'Snabb' means fast, which is exactly what NS Bikes was going for with their new Enduro and Trail bikes. Available in both an Enduro (160/160mm) and a Trail (150/140mm) version, both bikes were designed to be reliable, good looking bikes free of gimmicks. Many elements of the frame, including the suspension characteristics, are inspired by the new Fuzz DH frame, though they've added a good amount of anti-squat into the horst-link design. The two models vary in geometry and tubeset weight. Both versions have specifically designed suspension for the intended use.

Before we hop into more details, join Sławek Łukasik and Sam Pilgrim as they set the stage in an exciting battle aboard the new bikes:

Snabb Enduro

The Snabb E1 is the company's top-of-the line Enduro model with 160mm of travel on both ends. It’s fitted with the RockShox Pike RC fork and features the high-end NS Magneto stem and brand new Enigma Lite rim. One of the key features is the X-Fusion Strate dropper seatpost with internal cable routing and 150mm of travel. The bike is powered by a 1x10 drivetrain with an extended range climbing cog.

Enduro (E1) Highlights

163mm (6.4-inches) rear wheel travel
160mm RockShox Pike RC fork
RockShox Monarch Debonair RT3 shock (216x63mm)
AL6061-T6+AL6066-T6 custom formed and butted tubes
Smooth ‘double pass’ welding in all critical areas
Internal or external cable guide option
Headtube: tapered 1.5 ZS (ID 44/56mm), headset included with frame.
Hub spacing 142 x 12mm, NS axle included
Threaded 73mm BB with ISCG-05 mounts
1x10 speed setup with 42t climbing cog and 34t narrow/wide chainring
Sram Guide R disc brakes
NS Bikes sealed hubs
Enigma rear rim, new Enigma Lite front rim
Schwalbe Hans Dampf / Rock Razor tire combo
Bike weight: 13.6kg (30,0-pounds, w/o pedals)
Frame weight: 3.05kg (6.72-pounds, w/o shock, w/o axle)

The Enduro is also available in a more affordable "Enduro 2" (E2) model featuring an X-Fusion Sweep fork, RockShox Monarch R shock, and SRAM DB3 brakes.

Enduro Geometry

Snabb Trail

Designed to go fast uphill as well as down, this aggressive trail bike is made to withstand abuse day after day. A 150mm RS Revelation RL fork up front and 140mm travel driven by the new RS Monarch Debonair RT3 shock set it up nicely for some trail bashing fun. Some of the nice touches include the high end NS Magneto stem and a 1x10 drivetrain equipped with a climbing cog.