Nicolai Production Schedule

Nicolai are now publishing their production schedule

Numbers shown are the current free production capacity for the week.

Nicolai production video

Helius AC – MBR review

MBR reviewed the Helius AC and found it to be “up there with the best production bikes available” with its “balanced handling and stiff responsive chassis”.

They concluded that “if you want a trail bike that’s unique, and don’t want to compromise performance, then the Helius AC deserves some serious consideration”

MBR AC Review (PDF download 1.9MB)

MBUK Helius AM Superbike

The February 2010 issue of MBUK features Neil from Moonglu’s droolworthy Helius AM in the “Superbike” section.

MBUK are bang on when they say “There are loads of hard hitting 160mm travel bikes to chose from but no-one matches Nicolai when it comes to incredible detailing, quality and build options.”

MBUK AM Superbike P1

MBUK AM Superbike P2

Stock frames for quick delivery

Want a Nicolai but don’t want to wait?  We have a few frames in stock at the moment for immediate delivery (if colour specified – 2-4 weeks if not)

Helius AC – Medium – Fire Department Red with bright white chainstays and white decals – QR

Helius AM – Medium – Black Gloss – QR

Helius AM – Large – Black Ano- QR

Helius AM -Large – White gloss/Black Gloss seatstay – Conehead – ISCG – Rohloff or conventional gearing

Current special offers

** Prices reduced**

We are looking to clear some stock of frames at the moment so have some great deals.  All come with full 5 year warranty.

Helius CC -

Medium (Black [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Pricing

Pricing for 2010 is now live and on the site.  We’ve dropped the exchange rate surcharge so what you see on our pricelist is what you pay for the [...] Continue Reading…

Helius AFR

The Helius AFR completes the revamped Helius family for 2010. Recommended fork is a 7” single crown. We’ve made the seat tube offset and slack allowing you to drop [...] Continue Reading…

Nicolai Helius AC

We have just launched a new model – the Helius AC.

Officially it is a 2010 release but we have been working hard to get it out in time for [...] Continue Reading…

Demo Days 2009

If you’re looking to see a Nicolai in the flesh we’ve just confirmed two demo days we’ll be attending over the next few months.

May 16/17 Keswick Mountain Festival  with [...] Continue Reading…

Nonius updated for 2009

The Nonius is an All Mountain classic – a simple, low maintenance, single pivot frame with 130mm of rear travel.
In line with Nicolai’s policy of continuous improvement we’ve quietly [...] Continue Reading…

Truvativ Hammerschmidt compatibility

We can now offer Hammerschmidt compatibility on new orders for certain Nicolai frames. This requires an ISCG mount on a 73mm bottom bracket shell (get your dealer [...] Continue Reading…

Trail Junkies

A new dealer have joined us to serve the Chilterns – Trail Junkies. They’ve got a Medium Helius CC as their first demo bike which should be available now.

Cable Rub

Cable rub is one of the great enemies of your frame – aluminium is actually a remarkably soft metal. Take a piece of hard plastic cable outer and [...] Continue Reading…

2009 Pricing

Our 2009 pricing is effective from today, 17 October 2008, and all new orders will be at the new prices.

Deep Insertion Headsets

Due to the increased stress around the head tube area resulting from hardcore Downhill, Street and Dual riding, a headset with at least 22 mm deep cups is required [...] Continue Reading…

Dirt – the precision tour of Germany

Issue 77 of Dirt has a article by Ed Haythornthwaite about his 5 day whistlestop tour of Germany with Elmar Keineke (long time manager of the Nicolai race [...] Continue Reading…

Looking after your bearings

Its summer. You have owned your bike for a while in all likelihood. It saw use over winter. There is slight play in the bearings?

Please remember [...] Continue Reading…

Dropout options for Helius AM, FR and ST

For the Helius AM, Helius FR and Helius ST we are now offering a 12mm, Maxle Compatible, axle as a no-cost option. When ordering [...] Continue Reading…

Helius AM

(Updated)

Another addition to the Helius range. Riders had been demanding Rock Shox Totem compatibility for the Helius FR which we was previously only warranted for 170mm forks. [...] Continue Reading…