My trail bike (nicolai helius cc)

[nicho]

Hey guys,

Here is my trail bike since i got back from Germany with no bikes to ride and had this half built before i left but now i just finished it. I have packed a fairly solid package with tough parts on a enduro frame. The bike was tested in the last mountain bike australia.

Tell me what you think.

Here s a spec list.

frame: nicolai Helius CC large in ano black
forks: pikes 409 air
juicy 7
sram xo shifter and rear mech
chris king headset
shimano xt front mech
shimano xt cranks bb
rear wheel: hope xc hub on mavic 325
front wheel: formula hub on mavic 325
pro tapers
wtb seat
pg 990 cassette
Dt swiss air shock

Cant think of anything else really.

nicho

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[roxy12]

looks rather big, looks very solid though. any idea what it weighs in at?

[chie]

Thats a beautiful bike but isn't it a bit understated for a Nicolai :p
How does it ride?

[John U]

very nice.
intersted in the weight also.

[MORRK_DH]

Makes me consider lycra hahaha just kidding but that thing is mad.

[nicho]

NICOLAI bikes can be both very understated and/or very in your face depending on the colour chosen when ordered.
The build that i have it at the moment with some heavy duty parts 14KG.
And according to mountain bike Australia with their light parts they had it at 12.8kg.

I haven't taken it for a proper ride yet.

Nicho

[pharcyde]

Love that front brake rotor ..... what is it and where can i get one ????

[Mo]

what sort of linkage system does Nicolai use for the frames?

[Oddjob]

Love that front brake rotor ..... what is it and where can i get one ????

Its an A2Z Teppenyaki from memory. PM Beno or go to http://www.cyclesolutions.com.au/

what sort of linkage system does Nicolai use for the frames?

Its an FSR.

That is a really sweet ride. If I wasn't such a lard ass I'd love to have one of those frames. Oh well theres always the Helius FR.

Any particular reason for the choice of the Pikes over Floats or a TALAS? Whats the air shock like, any propedal/SPV?

[Darkside]

Looks awsome nicho, i remember readin bout it in revolutions. hope u have fun on it u lucky bastard :P

[nicho]

what sort of linkage system does Nicolai use for the frames?

Nicolai uses a fair bit of the 4 bar linkage system as well as the traditionnal single pivot with multiple linkages.

Yeah i have to admit that the pike isn't the best choice for that bike and i would have lost a considerable amount of weight with pure cross country forks but i m a big fan of the 20 mm thru axle.
As for the DT swiss rear shock i find it quite amazing i'm really surprised not to see more around as they offer a very good range of adjustments and have the lateral floating hardware which is awesome to avoid all hard lateral hit during a bad impact or a harsh riding.
The shock is bloakcable, has a main air chamber and a rebound adjuster. I was surprised with the way it worked, it seemed to be quite stiff on small bumps but once it s gone through the first inch of travel it became as smooth as butter (maybe it s just me being used to dh bikes).
From what i ve ridden (all nicolai i rode) it offered a massive amount of lateral stiffness overall.

hahaha you ll never see me with LYcra in fact if you look closely i have massive flat pedals on it (not into clips yet):) .

Nicho

[sockman]

thats one hot bike!
would have got it in nicolai red if it was me though...
have you still got a dh rig?

[nicho]

thats one hot bike!
would have got it in nicolai red if it was me though...
have you still got a dh rig?

Well the cool thing is i have spare frame stickerset i can change them into anything i want from hot pink to acid green to chrome or piss yellow hahahah.
I'm currently waiting for my DH bike, fingers crossed to have it for national rounds.

nicho

[skinner]

Whats are the pikes like for heavy trail riding, im just building up a banshee chaparral and ive just got a good deal on a set of 06 409 pikes with air turn, so hopefully they will suit it ok...

[Mo]

pikes are good for all round everything. to me weight isnt an issue....i just love the damping and plush factor