NS Bikes Synonym TR 2 2025 Bike

When we launched the synonym people shook their heads in disbelief. This bike was miles away from any short travel bike out there. The ultra-slack head angle, massive reach and very steep seat tube had never been used in a short travel bike. But the synonym was the herald of a revolution. Today we all know that progressive geometry is the way to go – even in lightweight xc / trail bikes! The synonym tr is really a game changer. Radical geometry and a beefy 120mm fork presented in an ultra-light weight package give the rider a unique experience. It burns trails unlike anything else on the market. All available alternatives either have old-school geometry or are heavy and slow to pedal. Most riders who have tried this bike swear that they can go just as fast on downhill trails as they do on their standard, “big” trail / all mountain bikes. This is because unless you are on extremely rough trails, the limiting factor is usually not the suspension travel, but the position that the rider has on the bike and the way it handles. This amazing ride impression that riders have reported is backed up by lap times and measured segments. In fact, this bike is so fast that many riders have opted for the tr version (with small modifications) as their xc racing weapon, instead of going for the dedicated rc version. The synonym tr is built around a full carbon frame with flex stays, eliminating the need for heavy pivots.

Features

Radical, Unprecedented Geometry

The longest, slackest XC bike on the market! No other bike comes even close!

Flex Stays

Flex stays eliminate the need for a pivot in the rear triangle. Less weight, more lateral stiffness.

Frame Design

Beautiful lines by George Dabrowski, designer of award-winning Rondo bikes.

Specifications

Frame and Suspension

• Frame: NS Synonym, superlite carbon fibre With 120mm travel (Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Rear Shock: Fox Factory Float DPS, 2-position remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion 165 x 42.5mm
• Fork: Fox Factory 34 Step Cast Float FIT4, 120mm travel, 2-position remote lockout With Open Mode Adjustment, push-to-unlock, 15 x 110mm Boost, 1.5" tapered steerer tube, 44mm offset

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Sram X1 Carbon DUB 170mm, 34 Tooth (X-Large: 175mm)
• Bottom Bracket: Sram DUB Press Fit BB92
• Chain: Sram GX Eagle, 12 Speed
• Derailleur: Sram X01 Eagle Type 3, 12 Speed
• Shifter: Sram GX Eagle, 12 Speed
• Cassette: Sram XG-1275, 12 Speed, 10–50 Tooth

Braking

• Front Brake: Sram Level TLM, 180mm
• Rear Brake: Sram Level TLM, 180mm
• Brake Levers: Sram Level TLM

Wheels and Tires

• Rims: NS Bikes x Hunt 30 29", 32h, tubeless ready
• Spokes: Straight Pull Spokes
• Front Hub: NS Bikes x Hunt Straight Pull, 15 x 110mm Boost (sealed bearings)
• Rear Hub: NS Bikes x Hunt Straight Pull Cassette, 148 x 12mm Boost (sealed bearings)
• Tyres: Front – Maxxis Recon 2.4 WT EXO/TR / Rear – Maxxis Ikon 2.35 EXO/TR

Controls and Cockpit

• Headset: FSA NO.42/47/ACB
• Stem: Synonym Trail 31.8 – Small: 50mm / Medium, Large & X-Large: 60mm, angle +5°
• Handlebar: NS Licence Carbon Mini Rise Lite 31.8, 760mm, 15mm rise
• Grips: NS Hold Fast Supersoft

Seat and Post

• Seatpost: Fox Transfer Factory – Small: 120mm / Medium, Large, X-Large: 150mm
• Saddle: WTB Volt Medium Cromoly