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NS BikesClash
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Origin
The Clash launched in 2019 as NS Bikes answer to riders who wanted Decade-inspired geometry but with the option to shift gears for pump tracks and jump trails. Described internally as a dirt jump bike with gears and a bit more, it bridges the gap between pure DJ riding and all-day trail fun.
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Specifications
- Frame
- AL6061-T6 custom formed and butted tubes; tapered integrated head tube; 135x9mm QR rear axle; IS-2000 disc mount
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Altus 8-speed; NS 170mm cranks 32t; Shimano HG41 cassette 11-32t; KMC 8-speed chain
- Brakes
- Tektro MD-M300 Aries mechanical disc; 160mm rotors front and rear
- Wheels
- 26in; NS Fundamental 32h rims; NS loose-ball hubs 100x9mm QR front / 135x9mm QR rear
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Dirt-jump geometry at an accessible complete-bike price point
- 8-speed drivetrain adds genuine versatility over single-speed DJ bikes
- Tough aluminum construction handles repeated hard landings reliably
−Weaknesses
- Mechanical disc brakes (Tektro Aries) feel vague versus hydraulic options
- RST Blaze fork is the weakest link — stiff, heavy, and undersized for aggressive use
- Heavy at 13.9 kg complete — dedicated DJ bikes and lighter hardtails exist for less weight
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