NS Fuzz 27.5 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,504$
Weight | 17.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 200mm -
Travel Rear 203mm -
Fork RockShox BoXXer Select
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Groupset GX, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NS Fuzz 27.5 w/ 203mm travel, adjustable CS length, 1.5'' head tube with custom reach adjustable offset cups (+/- 16mm), AL6061-T6 +AL6066-T6, custom formed and butted tubes
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Boxxer Select RC 27.5, DebonAir Charger RC, 200mm travel, 46mm rake, 20x110mm Boost, 1&1/8” steerer
Rear Shock
Marzocchi Bomber CR Trunnion 240x76, M-400, L-450 lbs/in
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 10spd
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS1 TAW 11-32t, 10spd
Crank
Race Face Chester Affect 165mm 36t
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BSA 83mm
Chain
KMC, 10 spd
Chain Guide
Mozartt Presto ST with bashguard
Pedals
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Wheels
Front Hub
NS Rotary 20 Boost 110x20 disc (sealed bearings)
Rear Hub
NS Rotary Cassette 157x12mm (sealed bearings)
Rims
Octane One Solar 27.5”, 32h, tubeless compatible
Spokes
Spokes w/14mm nipples
Tires
Maxxis High Roller II DH 3C MaxxGrip 27.5x2.4"
Brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
NS Direct Mount 31.8 (40-48mm / 2 positions)
Handlebar
NS Bar 780mm, 20mm rise
Grips
NS Hold Fast
Headset
NS custom 1.5" EX56/56, sealed bearings, reach adjustable offset cups (+/- 16mm)
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Medium Steel SL
Seatpost
Kalloy, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.342 mm | 1.304 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Front Center | 809 mm | 834 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 133 mm | 132 mm |
| Stack | 604 mm | 613 mm |
| Reach | 450 mm | 470 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 631 mm | 655 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 411 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63 ° | 63 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 454 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1256 mm | 1288 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -5 mm | -5 mm |
| Standover Height | 689 mm | 688 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Fuzz 27.5 is part of the Ns Fuzz model. NS released 16 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the NS Fuzz 27.5 2023 has a starting price of 5096$. NS Fuzz 29 1 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 7007$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Downhill bikes
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Downhill bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5096$. In conclusion, this bike price is 50.28% higher than the price of the average Downhill bike.
Downhill bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Downhill bike, we get 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Fuzz 27.5 weighs 17.5 kg (38.58 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 10.13% heavier than the average Downhill bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox BoXXer Select model. The travel on this model is 200mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Marzocchi Bomber CR Trunnion 240×76, with a travel distance of 203mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The wheels on Fuzz 27.5 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Fuzz 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.