Vélo Gravel NS BIKES Rag +3 Raw - 2025

The NS Bikes RAG+3 Raw is a robust, versatile Gravel bike designed to excel on all types of terrain. Heir to NS Bikes' downhill mountain bike expertise, it benefits from a serious design, conceived to last and take on the most demanding challenges.

Gravel, road, city: one bike, a thousand possibilities

A true Swiss Army knife, the RAG+3 lives up to its name - Road And Gravel. Whether you're going on a bikepacking adventure, taking the start of a cyclocross race, doing a weekend road trip or simply going to the office, it's got something for everyone.

This +3 version is based on the RAG+2, but swaps the carbon fork for an aluminium version, a choice that reduces the cost without compromising performance.

Excellent value for money

With its SRAM Apex 1 drivetrain and mechanical disc brakes, the RAG+3 offers an ideal balance of reliability, simplicity and affordability. It's perfect for demanding cyclists who want value for money.

Lively, committed geometry

This is no ordinary Gravel. The hydroformed 6061 triple butted aluminium frame, combined with an aggressive geometry, delivers a lively, responsive ride. The chainstays are short, the seat tube is hollowed out to maximise clearance for the rear wheel, and the short wheelbase enhances manoeuvrability. Please note that the specific shape of the seat tube does not allow a front derailleur to be fitted.

Versatile right down to the wheels

As standard, the bike is fitted with 700c wheels and 45mm WTB Riddler tyres, perfect for tackling any terrain. For more on-road use, you can opt for thinner tyres to improve performance. On the other hand, mud lovers can mount 27.5‘ wheels with tyres up to 2.2’ in cross-section, thanks to the asymmetrical chainstays on the frame.

A drivetrain to suit all slopes

The combination of a 42-tooth chainring and an 11-42 cassette offers an ideal development range, with a ratio of 1:1 in the lowest gear: climb without forcing yourself, even on the steepest slopes.

Components:

• Frame: NS AL6061-T6, custom-formed and butted tubes, integrated tapered headtube, 142x12mm dropouts
• Fork: NS Bikes Gravel+ alloy, 15mm thru-axle, 1.5T, NS thru axle
• Headset: GW integrated tapered IS42/IS52, sealed bearings
• Stem: NS Bikes Rag+ Stem 31.8, various sizes available
• Handlebar: NS Flare 31.8, 420mm / 440mm / 460mm
• Grips: Selle Italia SMOOTAPE Gran Fondo
• Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2mm
• Saddle: Selle Italia X3
• Brakes: TEKTRO MD-C510 mechanical disc brakes 160mm
• Shifters: Pro 4.0
• Rims: NS Bikes Gravel+ 29" 32h, tubeless ready
• Tires: WTB Riddler 700x45C
• Crankset: FSA Omega, various crank arm lengths depending on size
• Bottom Bracket: FSA PF 86.5
• Chain: Sram, 11-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Sram Apex Type 2.1, long cage, 11-speed
• Cassette: Microshift CS-H113 11-42t
• Weight: 11.9 kg (size M, tubeless setup)
  
  

Why Choose the NS Bikes RAG+ 3?

The NS Bikes RAG+ 3 model offers you a multitude of possibilities with its ability to accommodate standard 700C road tires, gravel tires up to 45C, or even 27.5" wheels with 2.2" tires. Designed with the latest technologies, including a 1x11 groupset for simplicity and wide gear range, disc brakes for optimal control, and thru-axles for enhanced stability.

Whether you're on paved roads or beaten paths, the NS Bikes RAG+ 3 is ready to accompany you on all your adventures. Choose versatility, choose performance, choose NS Bikes for your next gravel journey.