NS Metropolis 3 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
849$
Weight | 13.88 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RST
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Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NS Bikes 4130 chromoly / Hi-Ten tubes
Suspension Fork
Rst Dirt T, 100mm travel, 9mm axle, 1&1/8” steerer tube
Rear Shock
/
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
/
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
/
Cassette
/
Crank
Salt by WTP tubular chromoly 25T steel ring
Bottom Bracket
Salt by WTP, Spanish BB
Chain
PYC-510HX, 1spd
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
NS Nylon
Wheels
Front Hub
NS 9mm bolt-on
Rear Hub
NS Single Speed, 10T driver
Rims
Jalco DBX 26”, NS Fundamental 26”, 32h
Spokes
Spokes w/14mm nipples
Tires
Kenda Small Block 8 26x2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Alhonga v-brake
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
NS Chemical 25.4
Handlebar
NS Lick, 740mm
Grips
NS Hold Fast Unlocked
Headset
FSA press-fit 1-1/8”, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Octane One fat seat-post combo
Seatpost
Octane One fat seat-post combo
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 339 mm |
| Front Center | 655 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm |
| Stack | 546 mm |
| Reach | 388 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 596 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 306 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 4 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm |
| Wheels | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 120 cm |
Model Overview
Metropolis 3 completes the Ns Metropolis model. NS released 18 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Ns Metropolis bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
NS Metropolis 3 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 849$. On the other hand, NS Metropolis 1 2020, is the most expensive and costs 1399$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Dirt Jump bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Dirt Jump bike that is reliable is 863$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Dirt Jump bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 849$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Metropolis 3 price is 1.65% lower than the average cost of a Dirt Jump bike.
Average weight for Dirt Jump bikes
The average weight for Dirt Jump bikes is 12.37 kg (27.27 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 13.88 kg (30.6 lbs), the Metropolis 3 model is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Dirt Jump bike weighs 12.21% less than Metropolis 3.
Overview of components
Fork
NS Metropolis 3 2020 bike is equipped with the RST fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, NS Metropolis 3 2020, has a 26″ aluminum model. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Metropolis 3 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.