Date: June 2000
Price: $1800
Purpose: Dual-suspension trailbike
Home phone: (310) 223-0212
A Value
C Weight?27 pounds
B Frame design
A Fork performance?4"-travel, RockShox SID XC.
A Rear suspension?RockShox SID shock, NRS system,
3.5" travel.
B Component selection
A Climbing efficiency
B Cornering ability
C Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: The Giant NRS DS1 needs to lose a few pounds before it can be a race-winning design. No-bob performance and great components make it a winner for a hardtail rider who wants to trade up to full-suspension. The NRS rear suspension is cutting edge. It
doesn?t bob under power and still acts like a true suspension bike in nearly all other respects. Hayes hydraulic brakes are a big plus.
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