Thanks Buccaneer
Read on here a post about plus size tyres (27.5") on a G13.
Was thinking of getting a set of wheels and running some on mine.
Has anyone had any success with the clearance on the rear or is it too tight with let's say a 2.8 tyre?
There is enough space for a 2.8 I would suggest. I am not aware of anyone using them on a FS but am aware of their use on the GLF
Tried a wtb 2.8 on the 2016 gpi with the 142 dropouts last weekend.
It fits, with reasonable clearance for summer or low mud conditions.
Unfortunatley though it catches the belt pully arm when the rear is unloaded on the gpi so didnt try riding it.
I have a G16 with boost rear, set up as a 29er. Running a 2.5 minion dhf on the back does result in a slight rub on the chain stays under hard cornering loads. It is only slight though, I have it Heli taped so it hasn't rubbed through that.
Switched to a 2.4 minion dhf now.
Anyone know if it is ‘OK’ to run a 150 or 160mm fork on a G13?
Presumably it is as a lot of the G13’s I’ve heard about have been bumped up to 148mm on the rear.
Hi all
May be entering the fold soon! Had a short play on Longer&Longest G16 at FoD last weekend to determine sizing. Longest felt right for me at 5'10. Doing a proper demo day next week. Will try both 650/hybrid and air/coil options. Cancelled an order for a new Capra so hoping this works out!
Hi all. I’m looking at a G13 Longest. I know that there has been various discussions on this but I wanted to know if it’s definitely workable and what it would do to head angle and B.B. height:
200x57 coil shock
160mm forks
thanks
Willy, I’m running a 150mm fork with standard 130mm rear, it’s more than ‘OK’ 😀
Even better with a -2deg headset...
Hi all
May be entering the fold soon! Had a short play on Longer&Longest G16 at FoD last weekend to determine sizing. Longest felt right for me at 5’10. Doing a proper demo day next week. Will try both 650/hybrid and air/coil options. Cancelled an order for a new Capra so hoping this works out!
When's your demo day?
Done yesterday at BPW singlespeedstu
Anyone on here on a G15? Is it significantly more of a bike than the G13 would you say, on paper it looks pretty similar but with 20mm more travel and a longer stroke shock, but I appreciate that doesn't really tell you anything.
Yep, I ride a g15. It is more of a bike, but not in a bad way. I run the suspension so it ramps up, and the last inch or so, and is a rarely used, get out jail free type of thing. I spent about six weeks on a g13, and it doesn't pedal any worse, and feels very similar, it just has more bonkersness.
I did worry that a six inch travel 29er would be to much, but **** that, it's great fun.
I did worry that a six inch travel 29er would be to much, but **** that, it’s great fun.
I'm coming from more travel on a 29er funnily enough! But similarly don't want to sacrifice too much in the way of pedalability etc.
uselesshippy, you got a pic? How have you got yours setup?
Think that's probably the best pic I have of it. Chinese carbon rims, 36s, an X2, and it now has 38mm rise renthals on it. I've done literally every type of riding, long gravel xc, through to super steep and tight technical stuff in sospel.
So this arrived today.
We’ve not had any build pics for a while. This is my G13 built to withstand some punishment. I’ve had it for a few months now and it keeps getting better every ride, I’m still trying to find the limits of it but my nerve gives before the bike starts to struggle...
XLongest frame, Lyrik at 160mm, -2deg headset, CCDB in-line 130mm.
https://ibb.co/miGAtz
https://ibb.co/hSaELe
Just got mine (an original long Geometron) back from having the bearings and bushes replaced. Great service from Mojo Rising/ Geometron.
edd, what did the bushings and bearings cost if you don't mind saying?
£149.94 including an hours labour, return shipping and VAT. That's for full bearings, bushings and o-rings fitted.
Thanks, not too bad
On the subject of bearings, I just replaced all mine and am having a brain melt. Can’t remember if the bearings in the swing arm are in the outside with the silver spacer/seal on the inside like in the pic or vice verse???
Yes definitely bearing first then spacer!
Bearing, spacer then flip chip.
Think the spacer is directional too.
So the frame turned into this:
G13 Longest (ex-demo frame from Mojo)
Lyrik RC2 150mm
Cane Creek Air IL 130mm. Got the Fox DHX at 148mm for Alps days but spring sent by the guys is too light (giving 33% sag) so need a 450lb one
Newmen 30mm wheels
Hope cranks and Bike Yoke Revive 185mm drop seat post
Rest is off my old bike
Finisjed the build this evening and got a pass for a couple of hours first thing tomorrow for a shake down. Then a day in Austria on Wednesday ! Can’t wait.
That looks good jonswhite! Is it just a switch of shock to go up to 148mm travel? No different links or anything like that?
What do you think the Newmen wheels? Just recently saw a few guys running them.
What height are you?
Hi willy.
Yes, the Fox coil is a custom 190x57 from Mojo. Can just swap them out and all angles/measures stay the same.
just wanted a 120 Air shock for trail riding and a longer travel coil for mountains. Can then get back to 1 bike that gets used all the time. Rather than swapping between two (Dune and an Orange Four) with the Dune just not getting used much.
The wheels seem really nice. Light. Rear hub sounds great. Went up tubeless with a track pump easily.
Will see how they ride this week.
I’m 6’2”. Was riding an XL Mondraker Dune which has same reach that I liked but got fed up of not being able to get the seat low enough out of the way.
Cheers jonswhite,
I'm the same height and have been debating between Longest and X Longest....
Good to know on the rear shock and I like the idea of having 2 bikes in 1 much like you said.
Ideally I’d have one in between. But the shorter seat tube was more important than more reach.
Anyway. Here’s a few more pictures.
It’s ace.
Looks fantastic. Is that a normal headset or angleset?
1.5degree Angle set. Gives approx 62.5 degree HA. Forks are the 42 degree offset too
And here it is in the wild.
Great day
Looks good!! Patiently waiting for the various bits to arrive to build mine up!
Some useful Nicolai Service docs that are well hidden on their site
Torque tables:
Swingarm Axle service
Hello.. New g13 LT owner, on mine I noticed that the bolt that goes through the flip chip looks to short.. As in I can see quite a few threads left.. Is this normal or should I get a longer bolt? Also the rear axle.. Is it possible to change this to a quick release? Only as the 6mm Allen key has worn fast.. Many thanks and this is defo the best bike Ive owned
6mm Allen key has worn fast
You either take the wheel out a hell of a lot or over tighten it. QR is an option Nicolai offer so it should just be a matter of getting the right one. I think it's a maxle but probably wise to check with Mojo/Geometron Bikes
I have two sets of wheels and when it's caked in dirt I like to wash it properly so remove the wheel.. My bike gets used a lot!
Rear Maxle compatible - replace with that.
Thanks will do.. How do I upload photos? Proud of my build and everyone loves a bike pic 😀
Do you need the swing arm service tool? Or dose it just make it easier?
If so where do you get one. Couldn't see anything on nicolia's web site.
You could change bearings without the tool. Its is only a* drift after all.
But it doesn't cost much and it makes life a little easier.
Geometron Bikes have them.
*Actually 3 different drifts, but you still just whack them with a hammer.
@ryzman if you're using Flickr or similar you can just copy and past the BB Code I think. Get your pics up!
@groundskeeperwilly I could only manage to get a link but can't work out how to have the image visible on this page
