Taking design cues from their Hummingbird hardtail, the new Neuhaus NOVA32 is a 32-inch mountain bike built around a 4130 steel frame, a carbon fork, and Maxxis Aspen 32 x 2.4″ tires. Frames are available to purchase now, but stock is limited. Learn more here…

Last summer, we shared a video from Neuhaus explaining the design challenges and realities of 32-inch bicycles. They must have liked what they saw during the subsequent testing, because as of today, Neuhaus has officially entered the 32-inch game.

The new Neuhaus NOVA32 is a 32-inch rigid mountain bike that uses the same tubeset and design as the Hummingbird hardtail, but it’s been tweaked to accommodate larger-diameter 32-inch wheels. It’s built around a quad-butted, heat-treated 4130 steel frame, boost hub spacing, and a carbon fork. According to Neuhaus, it’s one of the first production 32-inch bikes you can actually buy. Frames are in stock and ready to ship now.

Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch
  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch
  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch

The NOVA32 uses a sliding UDH-compatible rear dropout, external cable routing, and a threaded BSA 73mm bottom bracket. It’s rigid specific, designed around a 490 axle-to-crown fork, and the frame and fork have clearance for 32 x 2.2-2.4″ tires. Neuhaus worked with their tubing supplier to offer optimized butt lengths and size-specific tubing, and they describe the final result as “springy and perfect for comfortably eating away big miles.” It’s only available in three sizes: M/L, L, and XL. All sizes have a 67° head tube angle, 75° seat tube angle, a 95mm bottom bracket drop, and 450–460mm chainstays when running 32 x 2.4″ tires.

  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch
  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch

Neuhaus NOVA32 Geometry

Size ML L XL
Saddle Height 730–760 750–790 780–820
Stack 624 642 660
Reach 460 475 490
Effective TT 628 650 670
Seat Tube Length 420 440 460
Seat Tube Angle 75° 75° 75°
Head Tube Angle 67° 67° 67°
Wheelbase (min) 1174 1196 1219
Chainstay 32×2.2 445–450mm 445–450mm 445–450mm
Chainstay 32×2.4 450–460mm 450–460mm 450–460mm
BB Drop 95 95 95
  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch
  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch
  • Neuhaus Nova32 32-Inch

The NOVA32 is available to order as a frameset (frame + fork) now, priced at $1,799 USD. Neuhaus is offering a rolling chassis, priced at $2,599, which includes a frame, NMW NOVA Carbon fork, 32″ GW 7W23-3022 wheels, Maxxis Aspen 32 x 2.4″ tires, and a headset and seat clamp. Those will ship to customers by the end of March. There’s also the option to purchase a complete build, based around a Shimano XT mechanical drivetrain, Shimano brakes, and a PNW Range dropper post, for $4,399, which should also ship by the end of March.

Visit NeuhausMetalWorks.com to learn more.

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