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Picked this up on Friday having sold my Mojo SL and swapped the bulk of the build across.
2011 Helius CC maxle rear Fire dept red / Ano rear

Very nearly purchased the Mojo HD but no regrets. Big thanks to Neil @ Moonglu for good service and a good deal.

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The custom anodized Hope's look as good as I had hoped.

Full build over on MTBR Nicolai forum for anybody interested.


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 3:51 pm
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Very nice - enjoy!


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 4:21 pm
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Yea just need some time to ride now !


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 4:27 pm
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Same here with my new ride! Never enough time!


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 4:29 pm
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Looks fast 8)

Enjoy it


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 4:36 pm
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You bugger, that looks lovely. Is that an Easton EC90 seatpost?

I'm currently at home with a cast on my leg for a fully ruptured Achilles but that's brightened up my day ... and reminded me that I can't go out for a ride at the same time ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

I rode a mates CC not long back and intend to sort a build out later in the year.

Great bike.


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 4:52 pm
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Tis a thing of great beauty! Had my CC round Kirroughtree yesterday - just love that bike - enjoy it!


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 4:52 pm
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Yes it's a EC90 post came across from the Mojo. Things noticed allready it's a very quiet bike somehow even compared to carbon frames ive had before. And it rides lighter than it is very pleased with it.


 
Posted : 14/03/2011 5:00 pm
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Cool build.

It's turning into a CC forum the number of them on here recently. For good reason though - awesome bikes.


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 12:12 am
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Buck Woods..?


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 8:00 am
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Yep Buck Woods


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 8:21 am
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I'm not usually a fan of how Nicolais look, but there's something very right about yours.

I think you've got the red/black balance and detailing spot-on. Looks nice and understated.


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 10:47 am
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Looking good, saw it on the Nicolai forum last night.

I reckon we should have a Nicolai Riders meeting one day this summer


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 10:50 am
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Shredder that is very well put together. Congrats.

It's turning into a CC forum the number of them on here recently. For good reason though - awesome bikes.

Neenja has a point. We have Candodavid and Ahsat as new memebers also, both with CCs.

Out of interest, Shredder, what swayed you towards the CC as opposed to the AC?


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 10:52 am
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I reckon we should have a Nicolai Riders meeting one day this summer

Something we've been trying to organise now on the MTBR forum for quite a while but we've never managed to agree on a location.

Simon why don't you step in here and make it happen?


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 10:53 am
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Yes a Nicolai forum ride would be good , reasoning behind the CC over an AC. Very nearly went for an AC as I thought that was what I wanted as I was about to buy a Mojo HD . Then thought about the riding I do and liked the adjustability of the travel so perfect in short travel for local rides, and then open it up for bigger days away Lakes etc. Then saw a thread on MTBR discussing the change in geometry between the CC and the AC the CC seemed the more flexible frame. And I have no fears over its strength as you'll know built like a tank and more than capable of riding anything in the UK.
Infact I think they are a pretty good UK bike full stop full length outers shock out of the way of crap etc.


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 11:53 am
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Shredder, very nice bike indeed.

What you running those rev's at? Look quite long for the CC. Just wondering if there are any restrictions on the CC?


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 1:23 pm
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Will mainly use the bike at 116 & 129 mm at the rear and run the Revs at 120 up to the warranted 140 mm so will have some un-used travel .


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 1:41 pm
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looks like a 'Neil bike' and with the new Moonglu Hope brakes....I just missed them by a few weeks!
Nice


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 1:48 pm
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out of interest, does the rear tyre clearance still suck like the old ones did? i.e. can't put anything bigger than a 2.1 on the rear


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 1:49 pm
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Dave I got the brakes anodized my self just supplied Neil with all the parts . Tyre clearance wise I believe they have improved the clearance they are 2.25 _Nics on flow rims so they sit nice and wide no where near to being close, could go bigger easily


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 1:56 pm
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CP - the tyre clearance is much better, seat stays are also alot chunkier about 5mm bigger across the flat than the previous incarnation.

I reckon we get round to organising one ourselves, and as there seems to be a good spread around the country of owners - how about a central'ish or Welsh location?

They are certainly bomb proof designs, the CC can handle 4 foot drops with ease - even on XC jheyboy Stans 355's ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜†

Shredder - the bike rides pretty nicely at 140mm too, although my Marzocchi 44's are a lot shorter A2C than the Revs - around 20mm I think at 507mm A2C - shorter than my older 130mm Rev Dual air 426's ๐Ÿ˜ฏ


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 3:10 pm
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I'm near to Swansea/ Carmarthen area. How about a Beacons based natural (i.e. not trail centre) ride?

Nicolai's only? or are other brands allowed? I don't want to be classed as a bigot/ elitist/ discriminatory etc ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 4:21 pm
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It should be a Nicolai meet definitely 8) I'm perfectly happy to be classed as an elitist, discriminatory bigot ๐Ÿ˜†

It would be along the lines of the 'Yeti Tribe Meet'.


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 6:24 pm
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I'd be up for a elitist, discriminatory Nicolai meet.

Doubt I'd go if it was in S Wales given I'm in the North East of England.


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 6:29 pm
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glentress - perfect place for all that travel, LOL ๐Ÿ™‚

especially Helius AM's......

troll complete.... ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 7:18 pm
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Definitely an elitist meet, none of this American stuff is allowed ๐Ÿ˜†

As I said before some where central, or maybe North Wales - South Wales is too far away for most I reckon.

How's about Gisburn or something like that, pretty central for England really - it'd be good to go somewhere with a cafe etc for pre/post ride elitist Germanic babblings 8)


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 7:18 pm
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Sounds good im in West Yorkshire and by the sounds of it some where central might work for all ?


 
Posted : 15/03/2011 7:44 pm
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Gisburn sounds good.


 
Posted : 16/03/2011 9:23 am
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lovely looking bike, but isn't it a bit tank like ofter a mojo sl?


 
Posted : 16/03/2011 9:27 am
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No doesn't feel or ride tank like at all . And I found myself steadily giving the Mojo a burlier build as time went on, hence looking at the Mojo HD


 
Posted : 16/03/2011 12:29 pm
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Fair enough, horses for courses etc


 
Posted : 16/03/2011 5:24 pm
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Would also be on for a Nicolai meet - keep the details posted as/when/if it comes together.


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 11:18 am
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I shall havea a think next week


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 11:08 pm