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Ion G16 Techline
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Weight | 31.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Nov 2016 · Evan Philipps
As winter creeps in, our experienced test team are preparing to take the long term test bikes through the toughest of seasons. The NICOLAI ION-16 Techline is one bike on the fleet that certainly looks like it could survive anything, but looks can be deceiving. It’s time to check in and see how the clean […]
Mar 2016 · Danny Milner
The Nicolai Ion is Chris Porter's latest crazy contraption that comes complete with a gearbox, belt drive and radical geometry
Finally a frame that fits large humans; hugely capable geometry; suspension that’s much improved by the reduction in unsprung weight; virtually maintenance-free drivetrain.
Can’t shift under load; can’t shift and brake at the same time; significant weight penalty over a regular drivetrain; expensive.
Feb 2016 · Sjones
It's still a big bike, but it's the right size big bike. So don’t be scared.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RC3 SA, Boost axle Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DB, 216mm x 63mm Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty |
| Stem | Nicolai MTB, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Renthal Fatbar, 780mm width, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Ergon SMA30 Comp, Stealth |
| Seatpost | Bikeyoke Revive 2.0 dropper, 160mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Ergon GE1 Slim, black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle, 170mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth |
| Chain | SRAM CN-X-01 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | Universal Transmission Bio-Bike, upper guide with lower bashguard |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, 203mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor Type: Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MT5, 2-finger |
| Rims | DT Swiss EX 1501, 30mm |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss EX 1501 |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss EX 1501 |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss EX 1501 |
| Tires | Front: Continental Der Baron, Project ProTection Apex, 27.5" x 2.4", Rear: Continental Mountain King II, ProTection, 27.5" x 2.4" |
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