NS Bikes E-Fine 1 (RF Aeffect) 2023 - Electric Mountain Bike

Over the years NS have tested a lot of e-bikes but there was never any bike that truly stole their team’s heart. It took them a while to figure out what kind of bike they want to make for NS. The NS Bikes E-Fine1 (RF Aeffect) eMTB is what they came out with.

Key Features:

• NS Bikes E-fine AL frame
• Rock Shox ZEB Charger R Fork offers 170mm of plush suspension travel
• Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select Shock controls the 160mm of rear wheel travel
• Magura MT7 brakes give you the stopping power no matter the weather
• Shimano Deore12 speed drivetrain for slick shifting
• Sizes: S, M, L
• Colours: Black/Green
• The NS Bikes E-Fine 1 (RF Aeffect) is available with 0% APR finance

Drive Information:

• Motor: Shimano EP8
• Battery: Shimano Steps: BT - E8036 630Wh

They ask themselves what makes an e-bike great? Well, if we put the motor aside for a moment, it all comes down to the bike’s geometry and suspension, and these are the main points that NS focused on. They looked for a geometry that works best on a motor assisted bike – and it’s not necessarily the same as on their “analogue” products. The geometry must be complemented by suspension that works perfectly on a bike that is inherently heavier than a normal MTB, and the tires, brakes and cockpit all need to have more of a “moto” character.

Back to the motor: there are no “bad” drive units on the market these days. What NS think is critical for the customer is reliability and easily accessible service if something goes wrong. That’s why they chose to work with the Shimano. NS and Shimano brands share similar values and Shimano offers excellent customer service around thesobe.

Everyone loved the new EP8 motor from Shimano. It kicks in seamlessly and its weight and size has been reduced significantly. It’s almost 400g lighter than its predecessor, the e8000. The second important feature is that Shimano cut drag by 50%. It’s now almost comparable to a muscle powered drivetrain.

One of the key things they noticed is that the NS crew doesn’t dig wimpy rides. So, NS made sure that the e-fine is a big, burly machine. It’s fitted with the excellent Zeb fork with massive 38mm stanchions and 170mm of travel, powerful brakes and aggressive tires.

Other essential features of the drive unit include improved ground clearance, low Q-factor and new short cranks (160mm). All this means that they could make the bb really low without fear of pedal strikes. Just in case, NS included an option to adjust the height of the bb to suit personal preferences).

So, have NS succeeded in making an e-bike that all the people in their team would love? Well, even the most die-hard dirt jumpers in their company are lining up to borrow a prototype for a weekend of shredding, which is something that NS haven’t seen with other e-bikes that have been laying around the office. Their team riders love the e-fine, our close friends who would never consider going electric are changing their minds. Honestly, NS believe they have achieved their goal.

All Tredz bikes are:

• Fully built & ready to ride
• Fully checked & tested by Cytech qualified mechanics
• Available with 0% APR finance on any basket over £99
• UK price match promise
• 365 day no hassle returns
• Free delivery in the UK Mainland on a date that suits you

In the box with every Tredz bike is:

• Free Tredz 9 key trail tool
• Free Tredz pedal spanner
• Free basic pedals
• Tredz drawstring kit bag
• 16 point quality control check sheet
• Basic bike setup instructions
• Free Cycle Plan insurance voucher

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