Video: Sam Pilgrim and the NS Bikes Snabb

Nov 29, 2014 at 11:21
by NS Bikes  
La Grande Corsa

by ns-bikes
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When we launch a new product, especially one that is so important – we always try to get some cool action shots and videos. We really wanted to feature our superstar rider, but there was one problem. Sam Pilgrim hates riding uphill! And what is enduro riding without the climbs? So we thought hard and long how to put him to work and came up with a plan – and it’s called La Grande Corsa – The Great Race!

More at http nsbikes.com snabb

More at http nsbikes.com snabb

More at http nsbikes.com snabb

More at http nsbikes.com snabb

For more about the Snabb visit: nsbikes.com/snabb

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83 Comments
  • 66 7
 Clearly pilgrim isn't the right one to be testing the prototypes if he doesn't even ride up the hills..
  • 8 0
 Admittedly it is not the type of riding Sam Pilgrim is known for and Slawek Lukasik was definitely contributed the more impressive parts to this video. Apart from the weird accent was quite enjoyable.
  • 11 3
 Pilgs is funny as shit. He cracks me up every time.
  • 10 1
 Atleast he wore his skinny jeans while doin it! gotta keep it hip on da mountain
  • 3 10
flag VPPFREEDOM (Nov 30, 2014 at 23:23) (Below Threshold)
 the only thing that shoulda been censored in this video was the riding because it was incredibly offensive to anyone who rides a bike...
  • 60 8
 some stellar riding and filming, but the 2+ minutes of unnecessary narration in a fake stereotypical accent is really the icing on the cake.
  • 6 5
 it's like typical polish english XD
  • 44 5
 Resembles a specialized pitch
  • 16 1
 agreed. not sure if that makes me want to buy it more or less?! the pitch was an amazing bike.... so a 650b reboot with a much lower bb could be good?!
  • 58 1
 Haha , nice dodge of using ' looks like a.. '
  • 7 3
 I think they already knew about the bikes before getting that letter, they really didn't seem to be very surprised.
  • 7 18
flag viatch (Nov 29, 2014 at 13:34) (Below Threshold)
 annoying italian narrator voice.....
  • 2 2
 Looks like my Pitch, which is an amazing bike. Next year I'm shopping for a new bike with 650b and a lower bottom bracket. Trek Slash 7.
  • 27 1
 As a bonus ns have specced it right. Out of the box it comes 1x10 with a narrow wide and a 42 tooth. Anyone else doing this?
  • 6 0
 I just checked the NS site and it does look like a damn good spec for the price, good job, when will other manufacturers start doing things like this?
  • 13 0
 Commencal Wink
  • 1 0
 good point, hadn't seen their new meta range yet
  • 3 0
 My answer was for @j-t-g Wink
  • 2 1
 Yup , Transition does this as well on some of their new models, like the Patrol 3. I think it's a strong selling point compared to 2x10 as many people will do the conversion on a bike like this anyway, and of course at more comfortable price point than 1x11.
  • 4 7
 Specialized on their enduros
  • 3 10
flag tomaszo (Nov 29, 2014 at 21:04) (Below Threshold)
 santa cruz nomad with 1x11 sram xx1
  • 1 0
 what was the price @karrot989 ?
  • 4 0
 Look on lama cycles. They have prices and spec for the full 2015 range... In CAD but close enough
  • 2 2
 Cube has a great range of affordable bikes...
  • 12 0
 Top gear style challenge!
  • 20 8
 NS has some of the best looking and coolest paint designs for any company.
  • 6 0
 Snabb means Fast in Swedish! That's suiting!
  • 4 0
 Amazing video! Makes me wanna book a trip to Lake Garda next summer. The new bike looks like a lot of fun too! Must be perfect for trails like these Smile
  • 4 0
 video is good,trail is good,riders are much ok ,bikes are ok and italy locations are very beautiful!
  • 2 0
 Is there any good riding in or around Aviano? will be moving there this spring!
  • 2 0
 yes!!there are 4/5 beautifull DH/enduro trail near aviano air base..not far from aviano about 20/30 minutes by car....sorry for my bad english!!!if you want i can send you some photo of the trail!from the trail you can see the air base!the tril is 2/3 km long...about 10 minutes of downhill
  • 1 0
 Sweet!!!! Thank you! Photos would be awsome! So stoked to be riding in Italy....such a beautiful looking country!
  • 3 0
 Not great advertising showing a tuk tuk drive up a rocky track quicker than the bike, surely they want to show how good the bike is at climbing?
  • 5 0
 beautiful bikes, loving the marzocchi
awesome riding as always Big Grin
  • 5 1
 Sam doesn't look quite comfortable on the enduro wide bars. He must be used to narrower DJ bars.
  • 3 1
 well I'll be fucked, I've been to that small town before, stayed at the hotel right on the lake for 2 nights as well! I had no clue they had some rad looking trails just up in the mountains!
  • 6 0
 NS Pitch
  • 4 0
 The Frame looks sick in all Black ! Maybe i will build up a new Trail Bike. Prices for the Frames ?
  • 6 3
 Now that's how you advertise a bike! Let's just hope the bike's as good as the marketing..
  • 3 0
 @Peakish I've been riding the snabb trail 140mm for over 500 km now and, ya, it's awesome!
  • 5 1
 Riva del Garda!!! Proud of the place where I live!
  • 6 0
 Looks amazing!
  • 1 0
 Does any body know if theres any good riding in or around Aviano Italy?
  • 1 0
 I live quite near Aviano but to be honest i don't know if there are trails out there
  • 3 0
 hope this gets video of the month!!
  • 1 0
 Should be cheaper on crc once there in stock. I much prefer the looks and geo of the snabb over the new meta but $5000 is still abit steep for the build...
  • 3 0
 Song from 2:14 - 3:41?
  • 6 3
 That accent :-)
  • 6 0
 It sounds like Szymon, the company owner (Polish bloke) making an Impression of Italian accent in English...
  • 3 1
 Sick acting Sam! Looks like a lot of fun to shoot
  • 2 0
 Love the NS paint! Hope to see a review on these bikes.
  • 4 4
 been pimpin' the NS brand for a while now --- very happy with the product line -- that new model is pretty dope -- can't wait to get a few here a Pshop
  • 2 1
 Old couple at 4:16 :

"Check out the steez on that young man, Gerald".
"Werd".
  • 1 0
 This voice xD like a polish guy speaking english with italian accent
  • 1 0
 starting to see more marz..Smile
  • 1 0
 Anyone know the song that plays from 2:20 till 3:45?
  • 3 2
 I'm wondering if Dartmoor has something to respond to the Snabb :>
  • 4 2
 dartmoor-bikes.com/hardware/bikes/wish-enduro
  • 2 1
 ETT is to short for me.
  • 2 1
 It cant be enduro riding... no marsh guard/mucky nutz/bender fender!
  • 2 0
 Them two are funny!!
  • 1 0
 I'm more interested in the game Sam is playing on his phone - what's that?
  • 1 0
 yeaaah ahahahha
  • 1 0
 Top Gear on bikes
  • 1 1
 has anyone noticed it has the same back triangle as a Norco sight
  • 4 3
 hahah Pilgrim Lad
  • 5 5
 I think the real punishment was he had to make a "fail" web show.
  • 1 0
 Anyone know prices?
  • 1 1
 canyon strive ?just noticed they kinda similar...
  • 1 1
 Personally, I would've pushed the guy in the lake after I lossed
  • 1 1
 Was ready to buy then......no bottle cage mount!!
  • 1 1
 Any info on pricing?
  • 1 1
 Nope. In fact no information on said bike at all. Maybe we are meant to buy the bike coz a pro made an edit lol.
  • 1 1
 I know I know, click the link blah blah. Just wouldn't have hurt to tell us something about the bike.
  • 3 0
 www.lamacycles.com/en/2015-ns-bikes/complete-bikes
  • 1 0
 Thanks for the link. I'm a bit puzzled on the price. I think it's less bike than the new meta, yet its a grand more than the compared build.
  • 1 0
 Should be cheaper on crc once there in stock. I much prefer the looks and geo of the snabb over the new meta but $5000 is still abit steep for the build...
  • 2 0
 @atekt The prices on www.lamacycles.com are in Canadian dollars so for US folks take about 14% off the price to convert it to USD (as per XE.com rates as of today).

@Kezzer Granted CRC sometimes have good prices but I haven't seen any NS complete bikes at a better price on CRC than on www.lamacycles.com... but don't take my word for it Wink
  • 2 0
 Thanks for the heads up!
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