Date: June 2000 Price: $1800 Purpose: Dual-suspension trailbike Home phone: (310) 223-0212
A Value C Weight?27 pounds B Frame design A Fork performance?4″-travel, RockShox SID XC. A Rear suspension?RockShox SID shock, NRS system, 3.5″ travel. B Component selection A Climbing efficiency B Cornering ability C Descending prowess Teacher’s notes: The Giant NRS DS1 needs to lose a few pounds before it can be a race-winning design. No-bob performance and great components make it a winner for a hardtail rider who wants to trade up to full-suspension. The NRS rear suspension is cutting edge. It doesn?t bob under power and still acts like a true suspension bike in nearly all other respects. Hayes hydraulic brakes are a big plus.
