Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Apex, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NS AL6061-T6 custom formed and butted tubes, tapered integrated headtube, 142x12mm dropouts
Suspension Fork
NS Gravel+ carbon fork, 15mm dropouts, 1.5T, NS thru axle
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex, 11spd
Cassette
Sun Race CSMS7 11-42t
Crank
FSA Omega S:170mm, M:172.5mm, L:175mm 42t
Chain
SRAM, 11spd
Pedals
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Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech 100x15mm
Rims
Alex Draw 2.1P asymmetrical, 32h, tubeless compatible
Spokes
Spokes w/14mm nipples
Tires
WTB Nano 700x40C
Cockpit
Stem
RAG+ Stem 31.8 S:80mm, M:90mm, L:100mm, XL:110mm, angle, - 8°
Handlebar
NS Flare 31.8, 420mm, 440mm, 460mm
Grips
Velo VLT-8111
Headset
GW integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings
Seat
Saddle
Octane OneRocker2
Seatpost
Kalloy 27.2mm
Model Overview
RAG+ 2 completes the Ns Ragplus model. 7 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
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.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1499$. If we compare this with the average Gravel bike cost we notice that the price is 64.24% smaller.
Gravel bikes average weight
Gravel bikes have an average weight of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 10.21 kg (22.51 lbs), NS bike is much heavier than average. In short, the average Gravel bike weight is 25.58% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The RAG+ 2 2021 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. NS RAG+ 2 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.