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Nicolai GT1 EBOXX
Nicolai

GT1 EBOXX 2024

CurrentFull Power · EnduroLegacy · 1.5/10iFreshness 1.5/10
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.

Bosch CX-powered 7020 aluminium enduro eMTB

Travel F/R
180/160mm
Wheels
MX or 29F / 29R
Frame
Aluminium
Weight
Price
£7,224
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Nicolai GT1 EBOXX 2024
From £7,224
EMTB Forums verdict

The Nicolai GT1 EBOXX 2024 is a German hand-welded aluminium e-enduro built around the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 motor, with a gravity-focused 180/170 mm travel split and uncompromising long-reach geometry. Headline numbers: 85 Nm of torque, 750 Wh battery, 180 mm front / 170 mm rear travel, a 64.25 degree head angle, sizes spanning 475 mm to 560 mm reach (S to XXL), and the Nicolai signature hand-welded chassis. There are no curated community quotes on file yet, so this verdict draws on the gold spec sheet and Nicolai/Bosch context.

Drive system and range. The Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 produces 85 Nm of torque and a strong manufacturer-claimed peak power output, with the eMTB mode delivering progressive, natural support that ramps with rider effort. The 750 Wh battery is generous for the gravity-focused chassis, providing four to five hours of full-power riding before reserves bite. Bosch dealer support is the strongest in the segment.

Geometry and handling. This is where the GT1 EBOXX is most distinct from rivals. The bike runs five sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL) with reach starting at a generous 475 mm in size S and topping at 560 mm in XXL — these are exceptionally long numbers, more akin to motocross sizing than mainstream eMTB. The 64.25 degree head angle is fixed across all sizes, the 447 mm chainstay is shared, and wheelbase grows from 1,292 mm (S) to 1,385 mm (XXL). The geometry signals a bike built for tall and very tall riders who want a properly long-and-low gravity machine — Nicolai has long been the go-to brand for riders who find mainstream geometry too short.

Build and value. Only the base trim is on file in the gold facts, with the hand-welded aluminium chassis as the headline frame feature. Nicolai builds in Germany using TIG-welded aluminium with significant attention to weld quality, frame geometry adjustability and component compatibility. Pricing is not on file; expect Nicolai's positioning to be firmly at the premium end given the hand-built provenance and bespoke geometry programme.

Verdict. The Nicolai GT1 EBOXX 2024 suits buyers who specifically want a hand-welded German aluminium chassis, exceptionally long-reach gravity geometry (the size S already runs 475 mm reach, the XXL runs 560 mm), and the proven Bosch CX Gen 4 motor with 750 Wh battery. Less suitable for buyers seeking the most compact, agile handling, who should look at shorter-reach mainstream rivals with similar travel. Production status: current. Without published trim spec details or community feedback on file, direct dealer engagement and a demo on the bespoke geometry are essential before ordering.

Geometry read

What the numbers mean on the trail

Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.

Size
Descending
72

Slack 64.25° head angle, 160mm travel and a long 1336mm wheelbase — composed in the chunk, confident when it gets steep, and stable through fast corners.

Playfulness
34

More planted than poppy — better on steep terrain than tight, fiddly singletrack.

Size balance
53

Very front-long in L: 889mm front centre on 447mm stays (FC:RC 1.99). Rock-steady at speed, but you have to actively weight the front in flatter corners.

Technical climbing
44

A workmanlike climber — expect to put in more rider effort on the steep stuff. 600W of peak power and 85Nm of torque — a strong full-power motor.

Best suited toFast, steep, rough tracks — and riders who want maximum composure.

Rewards commitment; it should feel calmer as the speed rises.

Watch out forL runs front-long (FC:RC 1.99).

A 889mm front centre on 447mm stays means taller riders must actively weight the front to keep it gripping. The chainstay stays 447mm on every size, so L feels more front-long than the smaller sizes.

How it stacks up vs other Full Power · Enduro bikes (from 137 bikes in the database)

Battery750 Whabout average capacity
Motor torque85 Nm18 Nm below average
Value for money5/100from £7,224 · most Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 bikes ~£5,154
Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.
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Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike

Bike geometry diagram
SMLXLXXL
Reach475 mm495 mm515 mm535 mm560 mm
Stack637 mm647 mm655 mm665 mm673 mm
Chainstay447 mm447 mm447 mm447 mm447 mm
Headtube Angle64.25°64.25°64.25°64.25°64.25°
Seattube Angle (eff)77°77.1°77.2°77.4°77.6°
Wheelbase1292 mm1312 mm1336 mm1358 mm1385 mm
Headtube150 mm160 mm170 mm180 mm190 mm
Front Centre845 mm865 mm889 mm911 mm938 mm
FC:RC1.891.941.992.042.10

Trims · 3

GT1 EBOXX NST
£7,224
GT1 EBOXX
GT1 EBOXX FDT
MotorBosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 · 85 Nm · all trims
Battery750 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R180/160 mm · all trims
FrameAluminium · all trims
ForkFOX FLOAT 38 Factory, GRIP2, 160mmFOX FLOAT 38 Factory GRIP2 160mm 44mm offsetFOX FLOAT 38 Factory, GRIP2, Kashima, 160mm
ShockFOX DHX Performance, 230x65mmFox DHX Performance 230x65
HeadsetACROS BlockLock, ZS44/ZS56
StemSQlab 8OX, 35 mm clamp
HandlebarACROS Gothic, 780 mm, 25 mm rise
GripsSQlab 7OX
SaddleSQlab 6OX Ergowave Active
SeatpostBikeYoke Divine dropper, 185 mm
BrakesMagura 4-piston hydraulic disc, Magura rotors
Rear derailleurRohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed electronicRohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed electronic
CrankMiranda Kapa 160Q:16 Alloy, 160 mm
ShiftersRohloff E14, 14-speed electronic shifterRohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed, electronic twist grip
CassetteGates single sprocket, 22TGates single sprocket, 22 tooth
ChainGates Carbon Drive CD beltGates Carbon Drive CD belt, 125 tooth
DrivetrainRohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed electronic; Rohloff E14, 14-speed electronic shifter; Gates single sprocket, 22T; Gates Carbon Drive CD beltRohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed electronic; Miranda Kapa 160Q:16 Alloy, 160 mm; Rohloff Speedhub E14, 14-speed, electronic twist grip; Gates single sprocket, 22 tooth; Gates Carbon Drive CD belt, 125 tooth
WheelsHope Tech Fortus, 29in front / 27.5in rear, Rohloff Speedhub E14 rear
TyresSchwalbe Eddy Current 29x2.6 front / Schwalbe Eddy Current 27.5x2.6 rear
Price£7,224

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