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.
Geometry:
Frame size: 307mm
Head angle: 70.5 deg
Seat tube angle: 71.5 deg
Chainstay: 381mm slammed
Top tube length: 571mm
BB hight: 320mm
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.