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Before you say: “WTF?! Is NS making an XC bike??” - stop. This is something completely different! The geometry of the Synonym is miles away from any short travel bike that you can find on the market.

Before you say: “WTF?! Is NS making an XC bike??” - stop. This is something completely different! The geometry of the Synonym is miles away from any short travel bike that you can find on the market.

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NS Bikes Synonym RC 2 Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2021 Copper

Pre-Order

With Pre-Order, you can purchase the latest items added to our store in advance of them arriving with us.

Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

Pre-Launch

With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on Undetermined

Quick & Easy Returns

Returns made easy!

Please read and fully understand this policy before returning goods to us. With exception of Warranty Claims, Faulty or Damaged goods (See terms below), we can only accept a return on an item if it is completely unused and in its original condition.
  1. Please pack the item carefully in its original packaging.
  2. Download and Print the returns slip.
  3. Fully complete the returns slip and include it in the package.
  4. Contact us to arrange a courier collection, or make your own arrangements for postal/courier service.

Returns Address

Pauls Cycles Returns
Unit A, 13 Yaxham Road
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1HB

Returns & Exchanges Policy Summary

We offer a 14 day returns period from the date of receipt.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the item is returned to us safely and securely, we suggest that you use a recorded postal/courier service. Please ensure that the service you use covers the value of the goods in the parcel.

We are unable to accept returns where the goods or packaging has been used, lost, damaged or is otherwise not in the condition you received it in. Bikes must be returned in a securely packaged bike box.

If you would like us to arrange a collection via courier, then we can do so at a cost of £50. Should you fail to be present for an arranged collection, you will be charged £20 to rebook.

We will refund up to £10 for private postage of faulty or damaged items.

If you would like to exchange an item, we will happily send out a replacement product once the original has been returned.

Refunds will be made to the original payment method - this may take up to 10 days to appear depending on the method of payment. Initial shipping costs are non-refundable.

We are unable to offer a refund without proof of purchase.

We cannot accept returns without a completed returns form.

Signing for delivery receipt of items that have clearly been damaged by the courier is the responsibility of the receiver.

Items that are damaged during a return as a result of inadequate packaging will be declined and returned to you, or charged for.

Faulty Goods and Warranties

If the item that has been received is faulty, damaged or not as described then we will cover the cost of return postage (up to £10) and offer a refund or exchange. In these instances, we would always recommend using our own shipping services.

Important information to note about returning faulty, damaged or not-as-described items:

Pauls Cycles issue no warranties, all warranties are issued by manufacturers. For this reason, we may need to send your goods to the manufacturer for inspection before taking any action. Please see the relevant manufacturer's website for full warranty information.

Only products that are faulty, damaged or not as described by ourselves are eligible for returns/exchanges. If damage has been caused through wear and tear, improper care or some other factor beyond our control then it will not be covered.

Once a faulty item has been used, or if the packaging has been damaged it can still be returned to us, however, we - and the manufacturer - reserve the right to offer a repair, replacement or partial refund.

Remember it is your responsibility to ensure that returned items are packaged appropriately - any damage caused in transit [as a result of inadequate packaging] will be chargeable.

We cannot accept any cycle warranty claim or return for incorrect pedal fitment or damage to crank arms caused by incorrect pedal fitment as described in the helpsheet supplied with all of our bikes.

If the wheels on the bike you've ordered become untrue through use, or the gears need readjustment after initial use, this unfortunately not covered under warranty.

NS Bikes Synonym RC 2 Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2021 Copper

Season:2021

Brand:NS Bikes

Code:796055

Thanks to the slack head angle, massive reach and very steep seat tube this bike descends like it was on rails, climbs like a goat and charges like a bull on the flats. NS Bikes deeply believe that short travel hardcore, lightweight XC/trail bikes are the most fun you can have on two wheels when you don't have a chairlift. The NS Synonym really is a totally new concept designed from the ground up. Everyone who has tried this bike has been simply blown away. This really is a game-changer!

XC racing is back - big time! With the way the courses have developed, it's fun to watch and fun to ride. Despite this, almost all bikes on the market in this category have the same, old-school geometry that hasn't changed for years. Bikes in all other segments have developed and designers and riders have realized that longer reach, steeper seat angles and slack head angles create a unique combination that makes them faster and easier to control. When NS Bikes started experimenting with this geometry in prototype XC race bikes, they got results that they expected on the gnarly, downhill sections - these bikes were simply on another planet compared to anything else on the market with this amount of travel. But what NS Bikes were most surprised to find is that the bikes also climbed better, and were super fast on the flats! The former is mainly due to the fact that the rider is sitting more in front of the rear wheel and the weight distribution is better when the road points uphill. The latter is a result of the possibility to lower the cockpit and place the rider in a more aggressive, aero position without the bike feeling sketchy on the downhills. NS have asked many experienced XC racers to test this bike on their favourite courses and there really is no doubt as to how fast this bike really is. They managed to make massive improvements on segments that have been attacked by them hundreds of times on their 'normal' bikes.
Due to ongoing supply chain issues, manufacturers reserve the right to change the specification of this item without prior notice - Whilst we always try to list the most accurate information, images or technical listing could be subject to change.
Technical Information

  • Frame
    NS Synonym, carbon fibre w/ 100mm travel
  • Rear shock
    Fox Performance Elite Float DPS 2pos remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165x37.5
  • Fork
    Fox Performance 32 Step Cast Float Grip, 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 Flat Lite 31.8, 750mm
  • Grips
    NS Silicone Lite
  • Seatpost
    X-Fusion Manic internal S, M, L: 100mm, XL: 125mm
  • Saddle
    Octane One Crit, Ti-Alloy rails
  • Front Brake
    Sram Level TL, 180mmrear brake:Sram Level TLM, 160mm
  • Levers
    Sram Level TL
  • Rims
    WTB ST Light i25 TCS 2.0 29”, 28h, tubeless compatible
  • Spokes
    Straight Pull Spokes
  • Front Hub
    NS Rotary Straight Pull 15 Boost 15x110 disc (sealed bearings)
  • Rear Hub
    NS Rotary Straight Pull Cassette 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)
  • Tyres (Front/Rear)
    Maxxis Ikon 2.2 TR / Recon Race 2.25 EXO/TR
  • Crankset
    Truvativ STYLO 7K DUB 170mm 34t (XL size 175mm)
  • Bottom Bracket
    Sram DUB Press Fit BB92
  • Chain
    Sram, 12 spd
  • Chain Guide
    /
  • Derailleurs
    Sram GX Eagle type 3 12spd
  • Shifters
    Sram NX Eagle, 12spd
  • Cassette
    Sram XG-1210, 10-50t 12 speed
  • Weight (Kg)
    11.4 (M size, tubeless setup)
  • Pedals
    Not Included
Sizing Information
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NS Bikes Size Guide

Inches5'4" - 5'8"5'8" - 6'2"5'11" - 6'2"
cm162 - 172172 - 183180 - 188
Mountain BikeSML


Size Guides are a great way to help you find the right bike, but we always recommend visiting our store to view and sit on the bike in person where possible or speaking to our advice team.

This Size Guide is based on an average build, if you have shorter arms or longer legs for example you will need to consider this when purchasing a bike. If you are between sizes, we always recommend sizing down as a smaller bike can be made bigger with adjustments. Stem length, Saddle height, Handlebar width and even Crank length can be changed to achieve the ideal riding position. See here for our generalbike sizing guide.
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