NS Nerd Mini 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,489$
Weight | 13.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2
-
Groupset SX Eagle, Truvativ -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NS Nerd Mini w/ 120mm travel, AL6061-T6, custom formed and butted tubes
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 130mm travel, 110x15mm, 1.5T
Rear Shock
Manitou Radium Expert 190x40
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle™, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG-1210,12spd 11-50t
Crank
Truvativ SX Eagle™ PS 155mm 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Power Spline BSA Bottom Bracket
Chain
SRAM, 12 spd
Chain Guide
/
Pedals
/
Wheels
Front Hub
NS 15 15x100 disc (sealed bearings)
Rear Hub
NS Cassette 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)
Rims
Octane One Solar Lite 27.5”, 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes
Spokes w/14mm nipples
Tires
Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
NS Tone 31.8, 45mm
Handlebar
NS Bar 720mm, 20mm rise
Grips
NS Hold Fast supersoft
Headset
GW integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Medium Steel SL
Seatpost
Kind Shock Rage i internal 100mm 31,6mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 393 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm |
| Rake | 17 mm |
| Trail | 132 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm |
| Reach | 416 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 571 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -38 mm |
| Standover Height | 674 mm |
| Wheels | 27" |
Model Overview
Nerd Mini completes the Ns Nerd model. NS launched 10 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Ns Nerd bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
NS Nerd JR 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2547$. On the other hand, NS Nerd Mini 2023, is the most expensive and costs 3184$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3184$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 15.28% higher.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
NS Nerd Mini it’s weighing 13.9 kg (30.64 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 7.09% lower than this one.
Nerd Mini components
Fork
The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
NS Nerd Mini bike has the Manitou Radium Expert 190×40 model installed, and has a travel of 120mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
The Nerd Mini 2023 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. NS Nerd Mini is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Nerd Mini. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.