Thursday, May 28, 2009

NS District (handlebar)



         For some time, the riders ar asking NS to introduce the new-school bars : 28" (710 mm) wide,with more backsweep (10 deg) so it feels good and comfy even uncut. The custom shape bends are really relaxed. But on the other side, the geo still allow to cut the bars quite a bit. The new District bars feature multiple butting to keep them on the light side even if they are uncut. The extra feture is the extra knurling on the center to avoid any possibility of the bar slipping / moving. The District fits both MTB and BMX stems as they are 22.2 clam p size  but the 25.2 -> 22.2 shims are included. Two sizes are available: low (2.5' = 63 mm) and high ( 3.5' = 89 mm); The new Districts are completely new product. The butting and geometry are completely re-designed. NS literally made hundeds of draqings and simulations and 3D simulations just to get the right look. This bar is perfect, especially for rigid forks.


     Specs :
        - clam p : 22.2 
        - width : 28' = 710 mm wide
        - rise : 2.5' = 63 mm ; 3.5' = 89 mm
        - backsweep : 10 deg
        - up sweep : 4 deg
        - weight : 500 g / 520 g
        - colours : black, white, medigreen, bronze;