G1 EBOXX KLF

The long wheelbase and a flat steering angle, on the other hand, allow high downhill and cornering speeds and prevent the feeling of going over the handlebars on steep downhill sections. The central seating position and the central center of gravity also provide an optimal load distribution between front wheel and rear wheel, which improves control in dynamic riding situations. This improves control in dynamic riding situations and the handling of the bike overall.

In this way, the rider's movements are separated  from the work of the suspension. Through years of racing experience and with the help of simulation software, we have been able to further optimize the Horst-Link technology. The system convinces with an excellent response, an ideal progression and a balanced anti-squat characteristic on downhills, trails and climbs alike.

Smooth-running, zero-play bearings are the precondition for sensitive responsiveness, but at the same time they must be robust, durable and maintenance-free. We therefore use the quadruple-sealed, full-roller Enduro Bearings from the same name premium manufacturer, which are designed specifically for highly stressed pivoting movements that occur at the rear triangle and which are manufactured to the highest industrial standards.

The multi-sensor concept and the innovative power control of the Bosch drive unit always provide control, feedback and agility even in challenging terrain. The Tour+ mode makes manual switching between riding modes redundant on long tours and ensures a natural riding sensation in every situation.

Bosch Performance Line CX Race

With its 85 Nm of torque and a maximum output of 600 watts, the Bosch CX Race motor has the same power as the regular CX drive, but offers a more aggressive power delivery and a maximum assist of up to 400%. The CX Race was developed for E-Enduro racing, and it takes experienced eMTB athletes to effectively bring its spontaneous power delivery to the trail and turn it into an advantage. Then, however, this Drive Unit convinces on the steepest and technically most demanding tracks. The exclusive Race mode allows for immediate attack on corner exits with the fastest acceleration possible. The Extended Boost function provides an even longer push on a pedal kick than with the regular CX unit, to climb even large rock steps, and the Hill-Hold function facilitates a repositioning of the bike at hairpin turns in steep sections - riding skills are of course always a must.

The LED Remote can be used to activate the push-assist or hill-stop functions at the touch of a button, which prevents the bike from rolling backwards in steep push passages or on stairs. The LED Remote is rotatable and also adjustable in the longitudinal direction independently of the position of the mounting clamp. Thus, both a comfortable position and access to the brake lever and the remote lever of the lowerable seatpost can be optimally adjusted.

One crucial aspect, for example, is the operating temperature of the motor. Sufficient air cooling is required to prevent the drive from overheating under extreme conditions. At the same time, the motor should be protected as good as possible against dirt, rocks and impacts. We solve this requirement by using a robust aluminum baffle plate on the underside of the motor. We also protect the flanks of the motor and at the same time ensure optimum ventilation and heat dissipation with integrated air ducts.

Another example for system connectivity between mountain bike and e-drive is the solution we found for integrating the BOSCH Power Tube battery into the down tube. The common standard for eMTBs so far has been an open U-profile as down tube, into which the battery is inserted from above or below. However, unlike a closed tubular profile, a U-profile can only absorb low torsional forces, to which the down tube, as the most important load-bearing element of the frame, is exposed to a high degree. We have therefore designed a special multi-chamber profile for the down tubes of our EBOXX models, which has a significantly higher torsional stiffness than an open profile, despite a battery bay on the underside.

The EXT e-Storia coil shock is designed specifically for the higher loads that occur on an eMTB. It features a professional range of tuning options, a particularly sensitive responsiveness, excellent temperature stability and a progressive, hydraulic bottom-out protection that can operate independently from compression adjustment. Both the adjustment range and oil flow have been increased, the dynamics have been optimized for improved smoothness, and the responsiveness has been further refined. The damper is installed with the EBOXX series in the size 230 x 65 mm and provides 160 mm of rear travel.

The EXT e-Era suspension fork with 160 mm travel meets the highest demands. New internal components and materials developed for WRC rallying and a large oil flow ensure minimal friction and excellent responsiveness. Separately adjustable high- and low-speed compression and rebound damping, a hybrid design of coil and air spring and the innovative floating-shaft technology deliver superior performance and provide everything you need for a professional race setup.

For powder coating, a polyester color powder is electrostatically dusted onto the frame and then melted. The resulting paint layer forms an impact-resistant, durable coating that is firmly bonded to the aluminum. In anodizing, on the other hand, a colored oxide layer is formed on the surface of the aluminum by an electrochemical process. Where a powder coating fills and smoothes out small irregularities and machining marks, an anodizing clearly reveals surface textures and milling patterns.

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Sustainability is a major concern for us, and our goal is a complete circular economy. All milling and cutting residues in our aluminum production as well as discarded frames are 100% recycled to the source material, which can then be used to create new, high-quality bikes again.

The following boxing and unboxing videos show the thought we put into shipping and how much engineering can go into a box alone:

UNBOXING Video

BOXING Video

The NICOLAI Bikebox is also available individually in the store.

With a test bike selection, we regularly visit bike parks and trail centers, where interested parties can extensively test our bikes after prior registration and receive individual advice. At the NICOLAI factory we have set up a showroom where all current models are on display. Here you can also make appointments for personal consultations or test rides and buy bikes directly or pick up pre-ordered bikes.