NS Bikes is known for gravity bikes. It goes without saying that the Polish brand's first e-MTB is also fully geared towards downhill riding. With a very slack head angle (63.8°), a decent reach of 480 mm in size L and 455 mm chainstays, the E-Fine seems to be designed for smooth running and hard descents. NS-Bikes offers the E-Fine in two versions. But it's not just the equipment that varies, the suspension travel also differs by 10 millimetres.
The facts about the NS Bikes E-Fine at a glance
- Wheel size: Mullet
- Suspension travel: E-Fine 1: 170 / 160; E-Fine 2: 160 / 150
- Frame material: Aluminium
- Motor: Shimano EP8 (E-Fine 1) / Shimano E7000 (E-Fine 2)
- Weight (manufacturer's specification): 22.5 kilogrammes ( E-Fine 1) / 24.5 kilogrammes (E-Fine 2)
- Prices: 7599 Euro (E-Fine 1) / 6299 Euro (E-Fine 2)
While the E-Fine 1 for maximum pick-up qualities 160 millimetres from the steel spring damper in the rear, the E-Fine 2 with 150 millimetres be a little more playful. In addition to the reduced suspension travel, the steering angle has also been steepened by half a degree. Both bikes come in a mullet design. The large 29-inch front wheel is intended to provide more grip and better rollover behaviour, while the smaller 27.5-inch rear wheel is designed to encourage playfulness.
The E-Fine 1 costs 7599 Euro and combines a steel spring damper (160 mm) with a 170 mm ZEB from Rockshox. Propulsion is provided by Shimano's EP8 with a 630 battery. The E-Fine 2 has one centimetre less travel at the front and rear and relies on a cheaper drive: Shimano's E7000 and 504 watt hours are fitted in the aluminium frame. What's more, the Polish company only uses Shimano's affordable Deore 11-speed drivetrain. On the other hand 6299 Euro unfortunately not a bargain price.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
