I doubt it's cast iron and looking at it I'd guess that's the typical weight for a machined Al of that size.
Someone put a magnet on it to find out.
It is heavy isn’t it!
Could only keep one....which?By the way, loving this bikes handling. The suspension performance is incredible. As is the handling. It handles so much lighter than the weight suggests.
The rear suspension is so supple, ultra reactive and actually feels pretty playful, which surprised me a bit.
I’m running it as a mullet bike, I reckon the weight reduction out the back with the smaller rear wheel and tyre, no mech / cassette massively influence how the rear end performs.
Hitting enduro trails on the bike is so good. Ultra quiet, very good chassis and incredible suspension.
The motor noise still bothers me on gears 1-4. And it’s a bit clunky elsewhere. I’m getting used to it, but have a wish list for a V2 Pinion already!
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How is the Ohlins suspension vs the Intend that you had on it?By the way, loving this bikes handling. The suspension performance is incredible. As is the handling. It handles so much lighter than the weight suggests.
The rear suspension is so supple, ultra reactive and actually feels pretty playful, which surprised me a bit.
I’m running it as a mullet bike, I reckon the weight reduction out the back with the smaller rear wheel and tyre, no mech / cassette massively influence how the rear end performs.
Hitting enduro trails on the bike is so good. Ultra quiet, very good chassis and incredible suspension.
The motor noise still bothers me on gears 1-4. And it’s a bit clunky elsewhere. I’m getting used to it, but have a wish list for a V2 Pinion already!
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I did some digging into this. It looks like this tensioner is second iteration of the one used on the GT1 EBOXX bikes. The original version looks like it had a CNC alloy swingarm and an external mechanism to adjust spring tension.It is heavy isn’t it!
Wonder why they chose this material? I can only assume it’s for strength/ durability vs aluminium - it’s exposed under the bottom bracket so will no doubt be at risk of impacts.
A lot to unpack here:My bet is that this tensioner is provided by pinion, same as the crank?
Maybe Nicolai could have machined an AL one but as we mentioned it, casing this part on a jump and it could really destroyed the bike with a light piece.
As for v2 to me:
- tob tube integration or low profile controler
- noise
- tensioner more integrated. We could have a higher fixation of the pulley that does not go lower than BB
- wonder about an inverted installation of the tensioner or a high pivot / could generate drag so I do not know
- slim battery, down tube is very big
Out of interest when did you place your order?My frame is due any day now. Will report range.
No, none of that stuff. Just the frame, no shock, but an extra batteryDid you order it with the explorer kit/racks etc.?
August 22. First inquiry was in July with a quoted delivery week of (german) calendar week 40, when. placed the order delivery was estimated for week 43, which was later postponed to week 45 and I collected the frame yesterday (week 46). Building the bike was simple and I just returned from our local trails where I applied some November dirt on the shiny new bike. Can't say much right now because the trails were in a super gooey state, but the bike felt familiar right away... next Saturday we're having a long ride and weather is supposed to be better by then, so we'll see...
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The motor is not quiet, I think it's something I can get used to though. When pointed downhill, the bike is by far the quietest bike I ever had. Impressive!
Edit; I did a last minute swap from Fox DHX to EXT e-Storia @ 205x65, so 166mm rear travel. The shock is supported by Nicolai and you can get it with a frame or complete bike.
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