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The Metropolis 1 is a premium-level hardcore dirt jumping bike. The geometry and parts have been chosen by our top riders and the bike is ready to rip in pro level events straight out of the box. It’s built around a beautiful cromoly NS frame and features some amazing high-end components. This bike will be the choice for anyone who is serious about dirt jumping.
Frame: NS 100% Cro‐Mo Fork: Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1, 80mm travel, 20mm dropout, alloy steer tube Headset: TangeSeiki, loose ball Stem: NS Quark Handlebar: NS Jalapeno Grips: Velo Brakes: Hayes MX4 V6 160mm front /Avid Juicy 3 160mm rear Bottom Bracket: SALT by Wethepeople, 8 spline with 4‐sealed bearings Crank: SALT by Wethepeople, tubular cromoly Chainring: SALT by Wethepeople, 25T CNC alloy ring Chain: KMC-510hx Rims: Sunrims Singletrack SL‐1 32/36H, 26” Hubs: Joytech 32H, 20mm Front, Joytech SS 11T Rear (sealed bearings) Spokes: CN Steel Black Edition Tires: Kenda NPJ / SB8 26x2.3 Seatpost: Pivotal 27.2 Saddle: Earthworks Pivotal Pedals: Wellgo Colours: Gray Weight: 13.9 kg
Key features - compact geometry designed specifically for 26” wheels - lightweight 80 mm Marzocchi DJ 1 fork with alloy steer tube and 20mm axle - packed with high end parts - Kenda NPJ / SB8, sealed bearing hub, pivotal seatpost system - SALT cranks from Wethepeople with 4 sealed bearing Euro bottom bracket - 100% cromoly frame for strength and great ride quality with the same geo as Suburban 26 - super compact drive train - hydraulic disc brake (rear) - 20 mm sealed bearing front hub
New For 2009 - high end DJ 1 fork with alloy steer tube (much lighter than the fork in 08 bike) - super compact drive train (25:11) - pro tire combo – Kenda NPJ + Small Block 8 for performance and weight saving - Pivotal seatpost and saddle system - sealed bearing front hub - mechanical front brake keeps price nice - 09 Metropolis 1 is now a much lighter and better bike.