Nicolai Brings You The G1 Not Sure If You Want 650b or 29" It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Friday, December 14, 2018 at 5:49AM ;)
Finally finished! After one year of work and many tests and optimization we are very proud to present our new Enduro Bike named G1. The completely new designed frame is modular and can be mounted with 27,5 or 29 inch wheels. The adjustment is done by the headset and different screw-in elements, which we call mutators. The round tubes made of high-strength 7020 aluminium underline the puristic appearance. The thicker down tube paired with a lower top tube provides an aggressive look and more legroom. Today we achieve more safety, traction and speed in all situations thanks to the GEOMETRON geometry. With the new EXT damper the suspension reaches a new dimension. All in all, the bike has an unrivalled and incomparably good riding performance. The reason lies in the sum of all the big small details, which we would now like to explain further:
EXT Shock
The new Nicolai G1 and its suspension is the result of co-operation between the manufacturer NICOLAI and two other European specialists, EXTREME Racing Shox and GeoMetron bikes. Italian company EXT are known worldwide in professional racing and motorsports for their high performance suspension and our friend and partner Chris Porter from GeoMetron Bikes is recognised for creating and being at the forefront of the current trends in geometry and kinematics.
Geolution
GEOMETRON is the geometry concept on which all current Nicolai models are based. In the last 4 years GEOLUTION was developed by Chris Porter and NICOLAI The concept is based on the realization that a longer wheelbase, a flatter steering angle and a steeper seat angle make the bike faster, smoother, more climbing and safer.
The geometric relationship between wheels, steering angle, and weight distribution between wheels are the decisive factors for good handling. The relationship between saddle, crank and rear wheel axle are the decisive factors for a good climbing behaviour of a bike. The GEOMETRON concept combines perfect handling with optimum climbing behaviour. The rider is integrated into the bike through the long reach, the steep seat angle and the long wheelbase, so that the centre of gravity lies optimally between front and rear wheel axle.
All GEOMETRON models are driven with short stems, so that the driver has a relaxed, sporty sitting position despite the long top tube.
The very complex topic can be simplified down to 4 advantages which offers both professionals and beginners a clear added value:
• Best climbing ability (front does not rise)
• No feeling of rollover downhill
• The rider sits and stands integrated in the wheel (more control)
• Higher cornering speed (more grip on the front wheel)
These advantages are clearly noticeable not only for the professional, but also for the beginner. We build our bikes because we want to ride them the same way.
The MUTATOR is a newly developed component on the rear swing arm, which combines many functions in a single component:
The mutators are available in different lengths (33, 41 und 47mm). In this way, only by replacing a mutator can the length of the swingarm “grow with” the frame height according to the GEOMETRON concept.
GI Shock Level
Another completely new development is the G1 suspension lever, which allows two different travel by moving the damper. Built into the upper hole, the bike offers 162 mm travel at the rear. 175 mm travel occurs when the damper is placed in the lower hole. As in aircraft engineering, all Nicolai components are CNC machined from a high-strength aluminum block to achieve maximum strength and minimum weight.
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2017 Propain Rage CF First Edition
Monday, October 10, 2016 at 6:05AM 
The release of our new Carbon Downhill Rage CF was definitely one of the highlights 2016 for us. After the success of the Tyee CF it was an easy move for us to upgrade our downhill bike Rage as well. The new full carbon frame features a wide variety of geometry options ranging from three different top tube lengths to two different chain stay sizes for each frame size to customize the geometry from park riding to WC racing.
Just like the Tyee CF in 2016 the Rage CF will be available in a limited “First Edition” for pre-order. At € 4,999 the pricing is as attractive as the frame which comes in an exclusive color only available for the “First Edition”.
Development
Constant evolution is our mantra when it comes to new bikes. The new Rage CF represents the fourth generation of our downhill bike but this time the result might well be called revolutionary. The frame has been redesigned to get the best out of the carbon attributes and features a whole host of new improvements and adjustments. What has stayed the same, though, is the highly acclaimed Pro10 suspension design, which combines pedal efficiency with small bump sensitivity.
One Bike For Everyone
The Rage CF can be built just below 15kg and therefore belongs to the lightest Downhill bikes available. The frame weight tips the scale at 3.1kg which is more than 500g lighter than the AL version. Even though the frame weight is impressive, it was not even the main development objective through. The primary goal actually was to use the benefits of the carbon material in order to increase the rigidity of the frame, which in turn leads to a more direct feel while pinning hard. A lot of input from our Propain Dirt Zelvy Worldcup team went into the development of the frame. The riders around Ben Reid know exactly what is needed to get the most out of the bike. As a result, the Rage CF features a new and revolutionary reach adjustment which along with the new chain stay length adjustment enables you to adapt the bike perfectly to fit your needs from park riding to WC racing.
Surprisingly the feedback from all team riders on the head angle was similar so we decided to move away from the head angle adjustment and instead focused on the flexibility to adjust the reach and the chain stay length. Another area of improvement is more progressive suspension kinematics of the rear end to stay higher in the travel.
Propain Dirt Zelvy team rider Phil Atwill on the brandnew Rage CF Carbon Downhill Bike in Finale Ligure!
Versatility
The new reach adjustment provides ample flexibility to adjust the frame size according to your needs, your size or the track. Simply by flipping the headset cups the reach can be adjusted be +/-10mm and with another neutral cup the frame can be ridden in the 0mm position. Combined with the new chain stay adjustment this will give you tons of options to customize the geometry to your needs. The wheel base can be adjusted by 34mm (longer or shorter)!
Features
Rage CF "First Edition“
As with previous launches there will be a limited, highly exclusive “First edition” of the new Rage CF. The bike will be available in a limited volume for pre-order starting at midnight on the 10/10/2016. Besides an amazing build kit the frame is dressed in a stunning matte royal blue, which is only available for the First Edition.
Build Kit
| Fork | Fox 40 Factory Kashima |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Drivetrain | Sram X01 DH 1x7 |
| Crankset | Sram X01 DH Carbon |
| Brakes | Magura MT7 "First Edition" |
| Wheels | Zelvy Carbon DH 35 |
| Handlebar | Sixpack Millenium Carbon 785 |
| Stem | Sixpack Millenium 35 |
| Seat post | Sixpack Forward |
| Saddle | Sixpack Kamikaze |
| Tyres | Onza Ibex DHC 650B |
| Weight | 15.1 kg |
| Price | 4,999 EUR |
Geometry
2017 Propain Rage CF, Carbon, DH, Downhill, ProPain Bikes, Propain Rage CF, Reach Adjust |
