NS Bikes Soda Evo 26" Alloy Suspension MTB Frame 2015

It's most important feature is that it enables true single speed setups with no chain tensioners or standard derailleur/single front ring setups.

The Slope is exceptionally nimble and manoeuvrable with one of the shortest chain stays we have ever seen on production full suspension bikes.

It was designed to feel just like a Majesty dirt-jump frame but with a safety valve in the rear end for big hits and high speed runs. NS also tested the Slope in a more traditional DH environment, and found that with a longer fork (around 160mm) it can actually ride downhill surprisingly well. Even though the travel is short, the quality of the ride is great.

The frame is really very stiff torsionally - we have been throwing 180's and 360's for days on end and experienced absolutely no problems. The suspension won't hamper you- we bet you can pull off just about every street trick that you can do on your hardtail. In the rear end you will find a 4-bar linkage with the advantage of lateral stiffness of the rear end of the bike, minimised side loads on the shock, eliminating excessive shock wear and friction and an optimised shock rate curve.

For 2015 the Soda Slope is fitted with a RockShox Monarch RL shock with custom tune. The lockout option is a really nice feature, making this frame feel like a hardtail when jumping but will open up and save your butt on the biggest hits. It also means that you don't have to put crazy high pressure in the shock to get this characteristic, and can open the lockout if you want to ride some rough off-road sections.

Designed to run with air shocks and very little or even no sag for street/dirt, or with standard sag settings (around 25-30%) for a more conventional feel.

Features: Material: AL6061+AL6066 T6 custom formed and butted tubes, smooth double pass welding in critical areas Rear Travel: 107mm (4.2) rear wheel travel Weight (w/o shock): 3.05kg Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch Plus R 216x63mm mounting hardware: front & rear 22.2 x 8mm Head Tube: Tapered 1.5 ZS (44mm ID/56mm ID), headtube length 115mm Fork Compatibility: Fits forks with standard 1-1/8 or tapered 1.5 - 1-1/8 steerer tubes, headset to fit both included with the frame Rear Hub: 135x10mm, suggested bolt-on hubs Brakes: IS-2000 disc brake mount, max rotor size: up to 185mm Bottom Bracket: Threaded 73mm with ISCG-05 mount, pivot around BB allowing true single speed setups Biggest Chainring: Up to 34t Rear Derailleur: Optional hanger included Front Derailleur: Not compatible Seatpost/clamp: 30.9mm/34.9mm Max Tyre: 26 x 2.4.