Project Nicolai - the beginning

[-DAvo]

Well, got the nicolai running, rides sweet! running rear brake only as a temporary thing, will have new brakes fitted very soon ;)

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Will post more pictures as it gets built.

Big shout outs to Nicho- http://www.rouler.com.au

thanks for looking

[Mugger]

Damn invasion of mint frames, how muchies?

[MTBWANNABE]

is that the BMXMTB or that ever it is? Or is it the one with the two top tubes?.. (or do they Both have two top tubes?)

Well i'm utterly stunned. It looks mighty mighty HOT.

May i ask...... Price?

[Ruckus_Lord]

is that the BMXMTB or that ever it is? Or is it the one with the two top tubes?.. (or do they Both have two top tubes?)

Well i'm utterly stunned. It looks mighty mighty HOT.

May i ask...... Price?
$1995 RRP Frame Only

Awesome ride man....utterly awesome. I bet it's as stiff as that guy always sitting in the corner of the strip club aye?

[Mahoney_007]

From a 24 to a Nicolai, I hate you Dave. When can I come over for a ride? She looks fucking ace.

I dont need to tell you if you wanna sell the 24, i'll definately buy it.

[-DAvo]

thanks for the comments, trav, the toy4 frame is in fact for sale, msg me if your keen.

the build will initially be with most parts from the letoy, but will be changing parts as i go along. will update as the build progresses

*edit* whoooo 1000 posts! :cool:

[JasO]

Wicked bike Davo, it reminds me of the Evil Imperial SL, a very very very nice frame! Are you going to be running gears on that thing or keeping it single speed? Ohhhhh and i see you've deciced to breakless and gripless!! (or at least leaverless) :p

very laaa deeee daaaaaaa! keep up the good work! ;)

[ona rampage]

I was wondering why you were selling the 24, now I understand...
Very nice!
How does it compare to the 24 (ride, geometry, weight, etc)?

[tinto]

That is a big-beautifully-brutal-boxy looking setup.
Perfect for riding to the deli or perhaps even a newspaper round. :p

Are holy rollers directional at all?
I'm curious as to why they're on differently.

-Martin

[smiddy]

this also looks sweet as .... nice componenets

[bigsteve]

I thought the Toy4 was something but damn this is better.

[MUGEN]

dmr sts on horizontal drop outs? :confused:
Looks good, i'm surprised how short the chainstays are! :)

[Tristan23]

goin thru frames pretty fast davo..but it's awesome to see everything new you get:D i was impressed with the toy4, and then to change to this, it's the only decision you couldve made to go one better in my opinion.:D lovin it.

[lachy]

dmr sts on horizontal drop outs? :confused:
Looks good, i'm surprised how short the chainstays are! :)

they are vertical dropouts mate

oh and the stays are 15.9 inches im pretty sure

and about the guy saying it reminds him of a evil. thats a horrible thing to say. nicolai are the founders of the double top tube (im pretty sure).....evil just copies lol.

dont think dave will be able to tell you hw it rides due to him not having a headset for it so he cant actually ride the thing. but im pretyt sure he is getting one tomorrow so lets wait for the info

[S.]

and about the guy saying it reminds him of a evil. thats a horrible thing to say. nicolai are the founders of the double top tube (im pretty sure).....evil just copies lol.

Do some homework, and you might find otherwise. Evil didn't copy anyone (and neither did Nicolai).

[Daver]

Do some homework, and you might find otherwise. Evil didn't copy anyone (and neither did Nicolai).

Oh Godly physisist- does the double top tube actually serve a purpose?

[Dim]

Oh Godly physisist- does the double top tube actually serve a purpose? makes a comfy seat, with enough room in between the top tubes for your meat and 2 veg

[JDL]

Thats one of the hottest bikes ive seen in some time. love the finish on that frame.

[DEMONATION]

wow, sex on wheels. thats the nicest hardtail man. When u say the beginning what is next?? what can be more perfect than that?

[nicho]

Dave i feel that this project is going to kick arse.
You are doing a much better job than me already as it is.
How does ride, tell me what you thinkof it.

Nicho

[.:Easily:.]

thats a really nice frame

should look really good once its finished

[BJ-]

no competition, best HT frame ever...

[Dwnhll 4evr]

Are those frames any good for freeriding?
would it be worth swapping a Norco shorehardtail frame for one?
Where can they be purchased from?

[TIMOH]

Where can they be purchased from?
http://www.rouler.com.au

The frames so nice. I wish I had the money for a Nicolai frame :(

[bondy86]

Are those frames any good for freeriding?
would it be worth swapping a Norco shorehardtail frame for one?
Where can they be purchased from?
i seriously think u'd be hard pressed to find a better sexier hardtail freeride frame going round.. some people like the twin top tube, others hate them, i think they're gorgeous!!
that is going to look SOOOOOOOOOOOOO hot with the matte black 66's on it!! were they the 170mm ones?

[-DAvo]

yeah it would look hot with 66's but ill be running my fox36's on it for now, perhaps move onto 66rc2x's if i get more into the dh/freeride side of things.

bikes running now, and OMG im blown away by how nice it rides! it is much lighter than the letoy and manuals so easily!

will post pics soon.

[-DAvo]

new pics (see first post)

new bits to come:

-brakes
-wheels
-drivetrain