Nicolai M-Pire ST Large Frame - used 3 times!

Seller: erikkellison | Login to contact seller | seller History
Location: flag Bellingham , Washington , United States
Date: Sep-24-2009 8:37:47
Catagory: Freeride/DH Frames
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Price: $1799 USD



Nicolai M-Pire ST Large DH Race Frame, Used 3 days!

* Blue powdercoat paint (I'm not sure which blue it is - I'll let you decide that from the pictures)
* 5 Year Warranty through Nicolai USA (almost all of which remains)
* Includes 2 DT Swiss custom built rear wheels - 1 for training, 1 for racing (see below for details on the build)

Features

* Travel Adjustable from 7" to 9"
* Fully adjustable geometry (BB height, HT angle, ST angle, chainstay length, travel and leverage ratio/curve!)
* Vertical Dropouts
* ISCG Tabs (actually, they're ICMS tabs that are replaceable for more versatility than standard ISCG, so they'll work with ISCG and much more)
* 7020-Al Front, 7005 Al Rear
* Rohloff Hub Compatible (without adapter)
* Variable Cross-Section Easton Rear Square Tubes - for added strength and weight savings
* Right Aligning Dropout - so you can fine-tune the position of your rear wheel
* Motocross Gussets around headtube
* Axial Play Adjustment via Igus bushings and needle bearings
* Optional floating disc brake compatible
* 26" Tire Clearance: 3.0"
* 24" Tire Clearance: 3.0"
* 1-1/8" Headtube
* Steel Set Compatible Headtube (for added headtube integrity)

Retail: $3900 USD!

Performance

If you're looking for the best built, best engineered, fastest, most stable, most versatile and capable DH race frame in existence, look no further. The build quality of Nicolai bikes is the best in mountain biking. Their engineering and craftmanship is easy to see just by looking at the frame. They take EVERYTHING into account when designing a frame. If you're serious about winning, or just about going dowhnill fast (and with the most stability), then this frame is for you.

Check out this review on Dirt Magazine:

http://nicolai-uk.com/Reviews/MPire%20Dirt%202004%20p1.pdf

http://nicolai-uk.com/Reviews/MPire%20Dirt%202004%20p2.pdf

5 out of 5 rating on MTBR.com

Ask anyone who's ridden one, this is the ultimate DH race frame. Fully adjustable geometry, travel, BB height and wheelbase, extremely stiff (laterally) rear end and a super-low center of gravity. Point it downhill and it's gone.

Geometry

* Travel Adjustable from 7" to 9"
* Seattube: 18.1"
* Top Tube: 23.0" Actual
* Top Tube: ~24.5" Effective
* Headtube Angle: 65 degrees
* Chainstay: 17.2"
* Headtube: 4.9"
* Wheelbase: 46.6"
* Seattube Angle: 71.5 degrees
* 100mm BB shell
* 12mm x 165mm rear dropout

Condition

Frame was ridden for 3 race days, and is like new. No damage, just some minor chain rub. It is seriously pristine, no damage at all.

Options

This frame uses a 12mm x 165mm rear dropout. I have 2 rear wheels that were purpose built for this frame, both of which are included with the purchase of the frame

BRAND NEW: DT Swiss 440 Freeride 12mm x 165mm rear hub laced via DT Swiss black Competition double-butted spokes and black brass nipples to the coolest DH rim in existence: THE Eliminator. This rim makes pinchflatting IMPOSSIBLE. This is a great wheel for training.

Used 3x: DT Swiss 440 Freeride 12mm x 165mm rear hub laced via DT Swiss black Competition double-butted spokes and black brass nipples to the best race rim - DT Swiss FR 6.1D. This frame is wide and gives tires a great profile, and has a softer sidewall so that in the race run, instead of pinch flatting, the rim will absorb the impact so you can win. This is a great wheel for race runs

With the optional floating brake arm, it can use a 12mm x 150mm rear hub.

Questions?

erikkellison@hotmail.com

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