Nicolai show their faith in the 650b platform with a pure downhill bike, the Ion 20, taking the medium wheel size across for 2014 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
We’re loving the tough, stealthy matte black finish on the Nicolai Ion 20 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Nicolai Ion 20's 650b downhill wheelset features Stan's ZTR Crest rims paired to Maxxis' High Roller II rubber - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
It will be interesting to see whether more manufacturers get behind 650b hoops for downhill use in 2014 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Nicolai Helius TB is a new 120mm travel trail bike available in 29er (medium and large sizes) and 650b (small) formats. It replaces the 2013 model, which has 26in wheels - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The €1,999 price tag for the Nicolai Helius HB frame (without shock) includes the lairy powder-coated paint finish. It’s also available with a Pinion gearbox for €3,660 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Just in case you can't remember where the Nicolai Helius TB was made - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Nicolai Helius AC is a 140mm travel, 650b trail bike - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Pinion gearbox is a pricy option on the Nicolai Helius AC - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Pinion's P1.18 gearbox offers a full 18 gear ratios - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Nicolai show their faith in the 650b platform with a pure downhill bike, the Ion 20, taking the medium wheel size across for 2014 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Alternative German brand Nicolai have shown their faith in the 650b platform for 2014, with the medium wheel size available across the entire range now that the Ion 20 downhill bike has been added to the 27.5in list.
The Helius range includes the 140mm travel AC, which also features 650b wheels on all frame sizes. The model we saw has the Pinion gearbox, and costs €3,660 (frame plus gearbox but without shock). The Helius AC is also available in a traditional transmission format.
The Helius TB is a new 120mm travel trail bike available in 29er (medium and large sizes) and 650b (small) formats. It replaces the 2013 model, which has 26in wheels.
The nicolai helius tb is a new 120mm travel trail bike, which is available in 29er (medium and large sizes) and 650b (small), replacing the 2013 model with its 26in wheels: - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Nicolai Helius TB trail bike
Nicolai have also joined the fat bike fraternity. The Argon Fat is their interpretation of the all-terrain bike, and its monster rims seat 3.8in tyres and are bolted on with a 170mm standard rear axle. The Argon Fat comes with a singlespeed belt drive, too.
See our image gallery, right, for more details on Nicolai's 2014 mountain bike range.
