Nicolai + NPJ Dirtbikes To Be Available In NZ + Australia

[Scott]

It’s time to welcome a new importing company: Rouler Imports.

OK most of you want to know what the heck Rouler means; well it is the French verb to roll and finds its origin from the Latin word rotulus, which literally translates to "roll".
"Roll" is what we’re all about, we enjoy riding our bikes no matter the terrain or conditions, as long as it is done on a quality bike; a bike that you can trust and at all times retain confidence in.

Our philosophy is to provide exotic and quality bikes to mountain bikers who enjoy riding unique machines. This is why we have decided to launch our business with two very strong, reliable brands, both providing quality craftsmanship, killer looks and first class customer service.

These two brands are:

- NPJ dirtbikes
- NICOLAI

That’s right folks. NPJ and NICOLAI are coming to Australia and New Zealand for your pleasure and enjoyment.

Here’s a little bit about the brands:

NPJ dirtbikes:
5 years ago in Germany, NPJ was started thanks one man’s passion: Niels Peter Jensen (renowned Dirtjumper in Europe). After many years of riding for other brands, Niels decided to make his own bikes and components with the help of his friends in the industry, since then NPJ has had increasing success across Europe.
NPJ produces quality dirt, street, and park frames made of 4130 double butted Cromo Steel at very competitive prices. They also make 3 piece cranks, bars, 24” rims, seatposts, seatclamps, single speed hub (10 MM or 14 mm axle), bar ends, stems, seats.
You can find out much more about NPJ at www.npj-dirtworld.com or www.npj-dirtbikes.de .
Please look out for these awesome products at your local bike shop. The first NPJ shipment is expected in early January.


NICOLAI:
Well there’s been a lot of “talk” about this brand here in Australia and it has never found its way to our shores but that “talk” is over. Thanks to Rouler Imports these amazing German engineered frames will be available at your local bike store. Finally you will be able to touch and ride what is known as the Ferrari of mountain bikes. The power of customization is now at your grasp, and you will enjoy unique craftsmanship and ride frames that represent mountain biking’s future with GBOXX “internal gearbox”. You can find out a lot more about NICOLAI at www.nicolai.net .
The first NICOLAI shipment should arrive just in time for Xmas.


We will soon make a feature of the NPJ & NICOLAI products on www.farkin.net and www.vorb.org.nz - however detailed information of both brands will also be available on our website: www.rouler.com.au , currently under construction.
If you are curious about us or our products please send us an email at info[at]rouler.com.au . We will get back to you as soon as possible.

We will only be dealing through bike stores, so if you wish to purchase one of the NPJ or NICOLAI frames and components, and your local bike shop hasn’t inquired about us yet, then we will be happy to get in contact with them and work something out. Our priority is to satisfy your requirements. Since we are looking at the big picture please note that we are including Tasmania And New Zealand in the distributing process.

Dealers, if you wish to know more on how you can get your hands on these amazing NPJ and NICOLAI products please contact us at retailers[at]rouler.com.au .


Kind regards,

Rouler Imports
Let the good times roll.

[daddyrat]

am really really interested in nicolai downhill bikes
WHEN WHERE HOW MUCH?
once the house has sold iam in the market

[daddyrat]

ps iwant a TST PLEASE

[johnny]

Nicolai.......aaarrrglglgllglglgle drooool drooool!

Chase is justifiably feeling a touch insecure right now!! ;)

[villy]

oh im so excited about this. I've been waiting so long for these frames! Nice one rouler imports!!

[j5ive]

Hope they can keep the price down. The DH frames retail over 6kUS in the states.

[blt2ride]

Hope they can keep the price down. The DH frames retail over 6kUS in the states.

They are really nice bikes, but the price is the problem. I've only seen a few out here in the States (I had a chance to ride one once). I really liked the bike, but couldn't justify spending over 5 grand on just a frame. You could pretty much built up a Foes or an M3 for the price of just that frame. I think that's a hard pill for a lot of people to swallow--including me!

[Fatman]

I looked at getting one before I got the Ellsworth, they are sooooo sweet. Just way too expensive for what they are, but damn they are beautiful.
If they have an importer, does that mean no more direct purchases from Nicolai on their website?

[nicho]

I looked at getting one before I got the Ellsworth, they are sooooo sweet. Just way too expensive for what they are, but damn they are beautiful.
If they have an importer, does that mean no more direct purchases from Nicolai on their website?

Hi,

Well since a distributorshop has been set up all inquiries to Nicolai will be forwarded straight back to me.

Please find a small note from NICOLAI SUPPORT from germany.
Quoted from http://www.vorb.org.nz/ftopic-31791-45.html .

quote:"Greetings from the other side of the world and thanks for the warm welcome. Yes, Rouler has started importing Nicolai to New Zealand and Australia and we are very happy about that. As I read through your commets I've found some issues and questions I'd like to explain a little bit closer:

Nicolai frames are 100% German design, German engineering and German handcraft. Every frame and part with our brandmark on it is manufactured in our own work in Lower Saxony, Northern Germany. Nicolai is one-stop. We put the demand in ourself to produce the best frames. We put as much time in each step of work as required to get the best result. Due to this we give five years warranty on our frames, even if they are ridden in competitions and under hardest conditions.

Each Nicolai is produced reagarding to customers demand. There are many options to choose from like cable guides style, geometry, colour, brake style, boosters, ISCG, 12mm rear axle dropouts, etc. There are no stock frames. The production starts after a customer has ordered his frame. Each Nicolai is unique.

The Nucleon frames with the integrated gear box G-Boxx 1 are the flagships of the Nicolai fleet and we have not balked any costs on these frames. With the Nucleon frames we want to show and prove what is possible in MTB design and engineering today, not to release a new low cost medium-sized.

A Nucleon frame is always including the G-Boxx1, a modified 14 speed rohloff gear, cables and shifter, modified ISIS cranks, an ISIS BBU, a compound rearhub system and a set of chainrings.

Beside the Nucleon Nicolai offers a large range of frames to cover all riding purposes, even very small nishes like BMX racing or tandems.

Be carefull with buying frames by internet. Please consider that you can only get product support and warranty if you buy a frame at the official Nicolai Importer for your country: Rouler

Regards,

Nicolai Germany" quote

More will be displayed in an product overview very soon.

NICHO

[blt2ride]

I looked at getting one before I got the Ellsworth, they are sooooo sweet. Just way too expensive for what they are, but damn they are beautiful.
If they have an importer, does that mean no more direct purchases from Nicolai on their website?

I also worry about warranty issues when it comes to bikes for overseas. If I'm going to drop 5 grand on a frame, I have to feel really comfortable with the deal, and I did not...

No to mention that their hardtail (4X/DS) frame costs like $2500, for just the frame!

[nicho]

Hey guys,

Just so you know, Nicolai offers 5 year warranty on all their frames except th TST EVO which isn t for sale to public, the saturn and nonius have two years warranty. And the best thing about nicolai warranty is that the warranty is still on,, no matter how many hands the frame has been through, as long as the current owner has the receipt, bill etc...

Nicho

[Incontinent]

I also worry about warranty issues when it comes to bikes for overseas. If I'm going to drop 5 grand on a frame, I have to feel really comfortable with the deal, and I did not...

No to mention that their hardtail (4X/DS) frame costs like $2500, for just the frame!

I did the sums on the DH rig with G-Box a while back and it seems you won't get much change from AU$9,000, if any, for the frame and associated bits and pieces, but you can pick frame and decal colours. Way too rich for me but I'm sure there will be a few of them around come the end of our summer.

[johnny]

Well their top of the line bikes aren't cheap, but there are other Nicolai frames that aren't as expensive. I also think to myself "Shit, $5k to get a bike up and running??!!" :eek: Then I sat down and calculated how much I've spent on my Chase, no real difference. Well there is a difference, Nicolia's are a better bike.

Now, I am good friends with Nicho, so some may see my viewpoints as biased. But this assumption is wrong and I can prove it:

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=39963&highlight=nicolai
http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=36366&highlight=nicolai
http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=27073&highlight=nicolai

I was a fan of the Nicolai's and wanted one way before the Frenchman ever even entertained the idea of importing them!

When it comes to the price, yes it's not the cheapest bike on the market, but look at what you're getting. I'd pay it.

[nicho]

No to mention that their hardtail (4X/DS) frame costs like $2500, for just the frame!


did you know that the yeti 4x frame alone cost s 4 000 $.

nicho

[j5ive]

Yes, but their hardtail is $1299 :P

Apples with Apples.

[THE CHENZ]

Don`t get me wrong here, but the Yeti DJ is a Taiwan frame, and the craftmanship in the Nicolai is far superior.
Whether the price diff. is justified, the consumer will decide that.
;)

[j5ive]

the craftmanship in the Nicolai is far superior

Seen one huh? Ridden one? Worked on one?

I know what you mean. But you can't compare the price of a limited edition full sus frame to a hardtail. I don't think any other non-tiawanese hardtails come close to that price.

[THE CHENZ]

TAZER HT $3500-
Point taken though!

[j5ive]

And they sold so well that they are still making and selling the same frame today 6-7 years on.

Oh hang on. Nope. :D

[MIKEY B]

Man - Those bikes are so F*$@kin rad it just aint funny. Ever since seeing them in Dirt mag a while back I have been hooked, just wish i had the cash to indulge.
What would be even sweeter would be to have one of their DH bikes sitting in your shed beside your Brooklyn bike and trying to decide which one to take out that day!

[Incontinent]

did you know that the yeti 4x frame alone cost s 4 000 $.

nicho

Hey nicho,
If you guys have the first shipment coming soon then you definately should have a good idea of what they will retail for over here. Save all the guessing and arguements about comparing these Germanic beauties against the best Asia and USA has to offer. Put up your RRP for each of the models you are bringing in, that way people will be able to make comparisons on an informed basis. Don't get me wrong I think that the Nicolai are a fantastic machine and actually did the cost exercise for DH rigs. I expect your reply to say that prices will appear on your website soon but hey, you kicked things off here so come good with some pricing, that is unless the Rouler site is going to be up within the next couple of days.

[fastrider_ben]

Don`t get me wrong here, but the Yeti DJ is a Taiwan frame, and the craftmanship in the Nicolai is far superior.
Whether the price diff. is justified, the consumer will decide that.
;)

is the yeti djs made in taiwan thats not cool at all, they still make the other frames in the states though?

[curtisrider]

Niels is the shit, you can see all the NPJ products directly on www.360-buy.de

[j5ive]

is the yeti djs made in taiwan thats not cool at all, they still make the other frames in the states though?

asx too I think.

[nicho]

Niels is the shit, you can see all the NPJ products directly on www.360-buy.de

Actually you can't, as there is a whole heap of new parts coming out for 2006, and new frames with new colours etc...
But that website is a good start. Yeah Niels is a legend.

As for the Nicolai Prices, they will be up very soon on the rouler website. but especially at your locol bike shop. :)

Let the good times roll.

[curtisrider]

Actually you can't, as there is a whole heap of new parts coming out for 2006, and new frames with new colours etc...
But that website is a good start. Yeah Niels is a legend.

As for the Nicolai Prices, they will be up very soon on the rouler website. but especially at your locol bike shop. :)

Let the good times roll.

ah ic, you dont happen to know niels's mate georgie from france and vienna do you?

[nicho]

ah ic, you dont happen to know niels's mate georgie from france and vienna do you?

Well i am from france but i've never met georgie before, but i remember Niels speaking to me about him.Is he a good mate of yours?

Rouler

[curtisrider]

Well i am from france but i've never met georgie before, but i remember Niels speaking to me about him.Is he a good mate of yours?

Rouler

yeah you could say that, he lives just north west of Valbonne or south east of Grasse.

Has a pretty sweet set up in his backyard; trails, foampit, resipit, etc.

[nicho]

Hi everyone,

Well the website is up and running. At the moment you are able to find all Nicolai Prices in Australian dollars, with some technical information on NIcolai's building process. Npj products are yet to be uploaded.
We also have our first Dealer on board.
That's right folks you can now find NICOLAI at Bike Addiction Manly, Sydney.

Rouler

Let the good times roll.

Merry Christmas, and many wishes for the new year.

[daddyrat]

well,well,well
have to admit that those prices (TST) are ,well how shall i put it, a little bit over the top??
or is that a lot over the top!!!!
merry christmas to you too and good luck with selling them
i suppose at least you had a go.
maybe you could let us know when the first tst sells
cheers

[intense jonoooo]

well,well,well
have to admit that those prices (TST) are ,well how shall i put it, a little bit over the top??
or is that a lot over the top!!!!
merry christmas to you too and good luck with selling them
i suppose at least you had a go.
maybe you could let us know when the first tst sells
cheers

dude I dont no wat you're smoking, but i'm impressed with Nicolai because they have made several differrent DH racing oriented frames, each at different prices, allowing the consumer to purchase a frame ranging from $3200 - $9330. In relation to other brands, a good/proper DH frame would cost around the $4k-$5k; and Nicolai have provided DH frames which are similar to other brands in terms of price, performance etc... BUT they have also produced the TST which I believe, compares to say.. Greg Minaars Honda DH bike.. and from what i've heard the Honda DH bike is like $20k?? (maybe i'm wrong with that price.. so plz tell me if i am)...

soo..... maybe you can plz explain a bit more on what your saying..... cause i dont see how the prices are a little bit ova the top...???????/

[Squidly Didly]

well,well,well
have to admit that those prices (TST) are ,well how shall i put it, a little bit over the top??
or is that a lot over the top!!!!
merry christmas to you too and good luck with selling them
i suppose at least you had a go.
maybe you could let us know when the first tst sells
cheers
It's expensive yes, but think again about what you're getting.
A Rohloff gearbox which can retail from $1500-$2000 depending on what hub setup
A gear shifter
A rear disc hub to work with the Rohloff gearbox
Holzfeller cranks

Now work out the value of all those items put together and minus them from the total. The frame aint that bad now when compaired to other top rigs out there eh?

Another way to look at is to pick a nice DH frame, then add cranks, bottom bracket, chain ring, chain device, rear hub, cassette, rear mech, and shifter pod. Adds up quick doesn't it.

[daddyrat]

yeah i did that and allowed $2k-3k for cranks ,bb, chainguide, shifter, deraileuer, rear hub and that about covers what ur gettin with the frame.
i'd love to have a tst and i reckon from an innovation point of view its probably as good as it gets and u can buy it.
but that still leaves u with about $6k or more for a naked frame and im just not convicedd its worth it.
as i said id love to own one and i even could pay for it but i still htink its just a little to much dough.
elts just c what happens and how many of tham will turn up at races.
and i reckon they r much cheaper in euros $4-$5k?

[roasted]

http://nicolai.net/download-area/pdf/VK-Preise-2005-NU-TST-TFR-english.pdf


You can add up the costs there. 5590 euros for the frame.

thats 9100$ aud, not including shipping over here, customs etc.

Youd be MUCH better off ordering through nicho.

[nicho]

yeah i did that and allowed $2k-3k for cranks ,bb, chainguide, shifter, deraileuer, rear hub and that about covers what ur gettin with the frame.
i'd love to have a tst and i reckon from an innovation point of view its probably as good as it gets and u can buy it.
but that still leaves u with about $6k or more for a naked frame and im just not convicedd its worth it.
as i said id love to own one and i even could pay for it but i still htink its just a little to much dough.
elts just c what happens and how many of tham will turn up at races.
and i reckon they r much cheaper in euros $4-$5k?

Hello daddyrat,

Well first i would like to say thank you for your interest in Nicolai, secondly i would like to mention the fact that we know that the price tag seems very high but like squid and jono mentioned, you do get quite a bit for your money (Nicolai home made rear hub, a rohloff system in a boxx, truvativ cranks a shifter and a bare frame that is an absolute beauty in details and craftsmanship).
Now from my point of view, Nicolai has an amazing range of bikes that most frames have very competitive price tags, with an amazing amount of options that may or may not increase the total price.
Once again you get Nicolai's experience and excellency in creating a bike on which every little detail has been thought of thoroughly and made to resist the abuse.
I guess until you have seen one in flesh, it's hard to understand what Nicolai frames are all about. It is pure artwork.

Now concerning prices overseas and even in the us, Rouler imports is still competitive. We have been able to get an American price list from the distributors in the us and believe it or not our prices are just as good as the America ones.
The nucleon tst frame including shock with standard painting is over the 6000 us dollar mark, which equals to a very close $9000 aussie dollars.

Now in Europe the prices for a nucleon TST would be closer to the 5000 euro mark which again if my calculations are right equals to exactly
$8140 aussie. Now if you buy your bike here in Australia, rather than Europe or America and ship it back here, you beneficiate a 5 year warranty and service from your local bike shop on top of that which i think ,for bikes like the Nicolai's, is indispensable.

At rouler Imports we seriously try to promote very competitive prices for the brands we import and distribute (i.e.: NPJ and NICOLAI). The nucleon is in a league of it's own which is why the price tag remains unreasonable to the customers eye.
We believe in this product and strongly support this technology and we hope that others will too.

Again have a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the new year.

Let the good times roll.
Rouler

[daddyrat]

hey nico
where can one see them in the flesh?
maybe even have a ride?
i love the bike, the tst only, becuase it is so far ahead of anyone else but it is a lot of money.
make them visible and maybe even rideable.
action speaks louder than words and i personally have always been someone who needs to experiance things.
see you and a merry christmas to you too.
ps. how about a display at thredbo nationals?

[nicho]

Hey daddyrat,

Well at the moment the first shop to display some Nicolai frames is Bike Addiction in Manly, sydney. We are working hard to get them to many shops around Australia and New Zealand.
Now we plan on being there at thredbo, it might be a very small display but we will do our best to expose our Brands in Thredbo.
If you happen to live in Sydney i can organise for you to at least have a quick squeeze at the nucleon TFR at Bike addiction, that we currently have in Stock.

Best Wishes.

Rouler

[daddyrat]

i live in the blue mountains and am not coming down to sydney very often but will stay in touch.
ill definatly se you guys in thredbo though.

keep up the good work