Nicolai G1 4
4/10/2019 2:08pm
Because I like to carry a bit of Prince with me
Weldy McWeldface
Dunno what the little threaded thing is for.
10mm chip in there at the moment to run 27" wheels.
Much bigger upper rocker bearings than the G16.
No additional caption necessary
453mm chainstay chips. They're what come with a Large frame, but I might try the "short" 445mm chips later
You can run the cables either fully external (as I have) or under the shock mount. Either option has nicely machined, bolt up clamps.
5mm thick, solid alu shock plates
Widely spaced pivot bearings
Did I mention this thing is chunky?
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Nicolai
G1
Size L
Frame:
Nicolai G1.
Misc: Size L
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2 Factory 2-Position Lever
Mediun compression tune
Rear Shock:
FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position Lever.
Misc: Mediun compression tune
Fork
Fox
Float 36 rc2 170mm
Adreani compression kit care of J-Tech Suspension
Fork:
Fox Float 36 rc2 170mm.
Misc: Adreani compression kit care of J-Tech Suspension
Handlebar
Burgtec
Bryceland 38mm rise
Handlebar:
Burgtec Bryceland 38mm rise
Stem
Burgtec
Enduro MK2 35
Stem:
Burgtec Enduro MK2 35
Grips
DMR
Deathgrip Race
Grips:
DMR Deathgrip Race
Brakes
Shimano
XTR 4 pots
Brakes:
Shimano XTR 4 pots
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR
Brake Levers:
Shimano XTR
Shifters
Shimano
XTR
Shifters:
Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XTR
Chainguide
Shimano
Chainguide:
Shimano
Cranks
Shimano
Saint 170mm
Cranks:
Shimano Saint 170mm
Front Rim
Stan's NoTubes
Flow mk3
Front Rim:
Stan's NoTubes Flow mk3
Rear Rim
Stan's NoTubes
Flow mk3
Rear Rim:
Stan's NoTubes Flow mk3
Hubs
DT Swiss
DT 350
Standard 32 J bend
Hubs:
DT Swiss DT 350.
Misc: Standard 32 J bend
Spokes
DT Swiss
Revolution
Triple butted
Spokes:
DT Swiss Revolution.
Misc: Triple butted
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Magic Mary 2.35 SnakeSkin
Front Tire:
Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 SnakeSkin
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Magic Mary 2.35 SnakeSkin
Rear Tire:
Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 SnakeSkin
Saddle
Ergon
SMA3 Comp
Saddle:
Ergon SMA3 Comp
Seatpost
FOX
Transfer Factory 150mm
Seatpost:
FOX Transfer Factory 150mm
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2019
Model Year:
2019
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
35 lb 4.4 oz (16000 g)
Weight: 35 lb 4.4 oz (16000 g)
Additional Info
Built in a rush, because it arrived literally 1 day before a trip to Finale.
Zero carbon parts.
This G1 frame was a replacement from Nicolai for my previous G16 that err, "met an unfortunate end".
I didn't get the EXT shock simply due to budget. This is a warranty replacement frame, but I still had to buy the Fox shock so it wasn't free (thanks metric shocks!)
I haven't had chance to ride it yet, but early noticeable differences are - firstly it's a lot heavier than the G16, because it's a LOT chunkier. Pretty much every tube is wider and thicker. The chainstay yoke is particularly massive, even the shock plates are 5mm thick solid alu. I weighed the frame and shock at 4.7Kg, that's 1.2Kg heavier than stated on the Nicolai website, which is a bit cheeky. And secondly, a quick car park ride it already feels a lot more different to the G16 than I expected. It actually feels smaller? But that might be the saddle that needs moving backwards.
Additional Info:
Built in a rush, because it arrived literally 1 day before a trip to Finale.
Zero carbon parts.
This G1 frame was a replacement from Nicolai for my previous G16 that err, "met an unfortunate end".
I didn't get the EXT shock simply due to budget. This is a warranty replacement frame, but I still had to buy the Fox shock so it wasn't free (thanks metric shocks!)
I haven't had chance to ride it yet, but early noticeable differences are - firstly it's a lot heavier than the G16, because it's a LOT chunkier. Pretty much every tube is wider and thicker. The chainstay yoke is particularly massive, even the shock plates are 5mm thick solid alu. I weighed the frame and shock at 4.7Kg, that's 1.2Kg heavier than stated on the Nicolai website, which is a bit cheeky. And secondly, a quick car park ride it already feels a lot more different to the G16 than I expected. It actually feels smaller? But that might be the saddle that needs moving backwards.
4/10/2019 2:08pm
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