NS Bikes E-Fine 1 Carbon Electric Mountain Bike 2022 - Black & Green
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION
DELIVERY
CYCLE TO WORK
REVIEWS
Over the years we have tested a lot of e-bikes but there was never any bike that truly stole our team’s heart. It took us a while to figure out what kind of bike we want to make for NS.
We ask ourselves what makes an e-bikes great? Well, if we put the motor aside for a moment, it all comes down to the bike’s geometry and suspension, and these are the main points that we focused on. We looked for a geometry that works best on a motor assisted bike – and it’s not necessarily the same as on our “analog” products. The geometry must be complemented by suspension that works perfectly on a bike that is inherently heavier than a normal MTB, and the tires, brakes and cockpit all need to have more of a “moto” character.
Back to the motor: there are no “bad” drive units on the market these days. What we think is critical for our customers is reliability and easily accessible service if something goes wrong. That’s why we chose to work with the Shimano. Our brands share similar values and Shimano offers excellent customer service around the globe.
Everyone loved the new EP8 motor from Shimano. It kicks in seamlessly and its weight and size has been reduced significantly. It’s almost 400g lighter than its predecessor, the e8000. The second important feature is that Shimano cut drag by 50%. It’s now almost comparable to a muscle powered drivetrain.
One of the key things we noticed is that the ns crew doesn’t dig wimpy rides. So, we made sure that the e-fine is a big, burly machine. It’s fitted with the excellent sram zeb fork with massive 38mm stanchions and 170mm of travel, powerful brakes and aggressive tires.
Other essential features of the drive unit include improved ground clearance, low q-factor and new short cranks (160mm). All this means that we could make the bb really low without fear of pedal strikes. Just in case, we included an option to adjust the height of the bottom bracket to suit personal preferences).
So, have we succeeded in making an e-bike that all the guys in our team would love? Well, even the most die-hard dirt jumpers in our company are lining up to borrow a prototype for a weekend of shredding, which is something that we haven’t seen with other e bikes that have been laying around the office. Our team riders love the E-Fine, our close friends who would never consider going electric are changing their minds. Honestly, we believe we have achieved our goal.
Features:
We ask ourselves what makes an e-bikes great? Well, if we put the motor aside for a moment, it all comes down to the bike’s geometry and suspension, and these are the main points that we focused on. We looked for a geometry that works best on a motor assisted bike – and it’s not necessarily the same as on our “analog” products. The geometry must be complemented by suspension that works perfectly on a bike that is inherently heavier than a normal MTB, and the tires, brakes and cockpit all need to have more of a “moto” character.
Back to the motor: there are no “bad” drive units on the market these days. What we think is critical for our customers is reliability and easily accessible service if something goes wrong. That’s why we chose to work with the Shimano. Our brands share similar values and Shimano offers excellent customer service around the globe.
Everyone loved the new EP8 motor from Shimano. It kicks in seamlessly and its weight and size has been reduced significantly. It’s almost 400g lighter than its predecessor, the e8000. The second important feature is that Shimano cut drag by 50%. It’s now almost comparable to a muscle powered drivetrain.
One of the key things we noticed is that the ns crew doesn’t dig wimpy rides. So, we made sure that the e-fine is a big, burly machine. It’s fitted with the excellent sram zeb fork with massive 38mm stanchions and 170mm of travel, powerful brakes and aggressive tires.
Other essential features of the drive unit include improved ground clearance, low q-factor and new short cranks (160mm). All this means that we could make the bb really low without fear of pedal strikes. Just in case, we included an option to adjust the height of the bottom bracket to suit personal preferences).
So, have we succeeded in making an e-bike that all the guys in our team would love? Well, even the most die-hard dirt jumpers in our company are lining up to borrow a prototype for a weekend of shredding, which is something that we haven’t seen with other e bikes that have been laying around the office. Our team riders love the E-Fine, our close friends who would never consider going electric are changing their minds. Honestly, we believe we have achieved our goal.
Features:
- Tough Alloy Frame With Double Pass Welds
- New Shimano Ep8 Drive Unit
- New Integrated Shimano Battery High-capacity
- Progressive Geometry With 44 Mm Fork Rake
- 170 Front/160 Rear Travel
- Rock Shox Fork Zeb With 38mm Stanchions
- Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select Shock
- X-fusion Manic
- Shimano Deore 1x12 Drivetrain
- Powerful Magura MT7 Brakes
- Aggressive Maxxis Tyres
| Product Code | 824299 |
|---|---|
| Brand | NS Bikes |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Frame | NS Bikes E-fine AL w/ 160mm travel, AL6061-T6 + AL6066-T6, custom hydroformed tubes, Shimano ep8 drive unit, integrated Shimano battery hight-capacity |
| Fork | ock Shox ZEB Charger R 29,E-MTB, 15x110mm Boost, 1.5 tapered steerer tube, 44mm offset |
| Rear Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select, Trunnion 205x62,5 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6100, Rapidfire Plus, 12spd |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12spd |
| Brakes | Magura MT7 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-EM600 160mm 36t |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-MZ800, 11-51t 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12spd |
| Hub Front | NS Bikes Rotary 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings) |
| Hub Rear | NS Rotary Cassette 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings) |
| Rims | NS Enigma Rock 29” front, NS Enigma Rock 27,5” rear, 32h, tubeless ready |
| Rim Type | Tubeless |
| Handlebar | NS Bar 35, 800mm, 20mm rise |
| Stem | S Quantum Lite 35, 45mm |
| Headset | NS Bikes custom tapered IS42/IS52 reach adjustable offset cups (+/-10mm), sealed bearing |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Cromoly |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic internal S:125, M:150, L: 170mm, 31,6mm / Race Face Aeffect R * |
| Pedal | Pedals not included with this bike but can be purchase separately here |
| Wheel Size | 29 / 27.5 inch |
| Number of Gears | 12 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 |
| Battery | SHIMANO STEPS: BT - E8036, Capacity 17.5 (Ah) / 630 (Wh) |
Ready to ride
Every bike from Start Fitness is fully checked & assembled before despatch and will arrive, almost, ready to ride. Each bike is assembled by one of our CyTech accredited mechanics and then packed into one of our custom boxes.This process has a lead time of 5-7 working days. Unfortunately during peak times this may be slightly delayed. We will however, aim to despatch your bike as quickly as possible. Minimal assembly, with basic tools, is required before you can ride. Assembly tools are not usually included. Please note: Some bikes are not supplied with pedals. Manufacturers don’t know if you want flat or clipless pedals - rather than send the bike with the wrong type, they leave the choice for you to make.
Making sure you are home
Once fully checked and boxed, we will contact you to book a delivery date. Our bikes are despatched on a next working day service (excludes weekends & bank holidays) for UK mainland orders, or a two day service to Northern Ireland and outlying Scottish areas. European bike deliveries usually take approximately one week.Taking Delivery
Any mechanical or cosmetic issues need to be reported to us within one week of the delivery date. If you do not plan on using the bike straight away, we advise that you remove it from the box and check it over ASAP as we cannot be responsible for any reported issues (other than standard warranty issues) later than one week from the date that the bicycle was delivered.First Service
After a few weeks of riding (we recommend around 6-8 weeks, regardless of how much the bike has been used), a new bike will need a service to make final adjustments and to re-check all nuts and bolts. This is necessary as the bike goes through a ‘bedding in’ phase, after which, final adjustment may be necessary. We recommend that this is carried out by a CyTech qualified mechanic.It is important to have these checks carried out to prevent any avoidable problems which may not be covered by warranty and to ensure the smooth running of your bicycle. If you’re local to us, we’re able to offer this first service free of charge* at our Newcastle store (NE1 6JE). You’ll just need to call our workshop on 0191 917 3825 to book your service in, and don’t forget to bring your proof of purchase when you drop the bike off with us.
If you’ve had the bike delivered, it will be your responsibility to ensure a first service is carried out at a trusted bike shop local to you, preferably by a Cytech certified mechanic. Start Fitness are unfortunately not able to cover any costs associated with this service if carried out by another store.
*Please note that this complimentary check-over does not include any labour to replace worn parts or to fit new accessories. All bikes should be delivered to us in a clean and serviceable condition, or a £15 cleaning charge will be payable.
Bike Servicing
Bicycles need to be serviced regularly, as a guideline we would advise on at least one full service per year and/or a standard service twice a year. If the bike is used regularly in adverse conditions, more regular servicing may be required.
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