Quick update – there is now no upcharge for ISCG mounts (Hammerschmidt or standard) on:
Helius AC, Helius AM, Helius AFR, UFO-ST or Ion-ST.
It continues to incur an upcharge on other frames where it is possible (eg Argon FR).
This applies to any orders already placed where you are awaiting delivery (ie where we have not been invoiced). If you want to add ISCG to any open orders we will charge a £50 “order change” fee (this fee now applies to all changes to orders after they are placed with us).
We often supply frames without shock for the customer to source thier own. Pleaes note the two piece bushing design is not recommended for mounting width wider then 24mm.
Nicolai can supply machined hardened bushes with your frame and we can supply these aftermarket (bush kits to fit Helius FR and AM are in stock now at £25)
Bolt quality is also important – Nicolai supplies 12.9 quality main bolts with non-zinc rust protection (zinc can make the bolt brittle). Lower quality bolts risk bending or breaking.
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”
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