Nicolai Helius ST - Setup Database

[Whafe]

Nicolai owners please post your setups.

Potential owners view, compare, drool & gain insight etc!

Nicolai Linky

Also "no flames please" you can do that on other posts or create a new one if you need to vent, let this be an information data base to assist not to attack or hinder. We can hopefully build a great source of valuable information.

Post pictures of your build also......

Riding terrain conditions:

* Rider height, weight, ride style e.g XC, endurance,trail, hucker etc

* Frame, Size, & Color:
* Fork:
* Shock, i2i, stroke
* Brakes:
* Cranks:
* Shifters:
* Front Derailleur:
* Rear Derailleur:
* Pedals:
* Stem:
* Handlebar:
* Seatpost:
* Saddle:
* Bottom Bracket:
* Cassette:
* Chain:
* Headset:
* Grips:
* Front Tire:
* Front Rim/ Spokes:
* Front Hub/Skewer:
* Rear Tire:
* Rear Rim:
* Rear Hub/Skewer:
* Cables:
* Misc:
* Overall Weight:

[laars_]

Not many helius st owners out there im guessing. Well, i'll start:

* Riding style: Freeride, Dh

* Frame, Size, & Color: Red/grey, size M
* Fork: 888r 170mm
* Shock: Swinger 6way, spv removed
* Brakes: Hayes mag hd with db handles and goodridge hoses
* Cranks: Truvativ holzfeller, polished
* Shifters: Sram x7
* Rear Derailleur: Sram x7
* Pedals: Azonic Accelerator
* Stem: Funn, integrated
* Handlebar: Syncros Bulk 7075
* Seatpost: SDG i-beam
* Saddle: SDG I-fly
* Bottom Bracket: RF evolve FR
* Cassette: Ultegra
* Chain: Sunrace
* Headset: FSA pig dh pro
* Grips: Odi / intense
* Front Tire: Michelin dh16 2.5
* Rear Tire: Michelin dh24 2.2
* Inner tubes: Nokia Mtb
* Complete wheelset: Bontrager Big earl
* Chain guide: e13 SRS
* Chainring: Blackspire 38p

* Overall Weight: Came out quite heavy.. 19.6kg ~43 lbs

[Whafe]

Looks hot laars_

Great first post, first Helius ST...

Keep the posts coming, some action shots will be great on this puppy... Enjoy...

[lornibear]

Nice ride there Laars. Any more pics? Is it possible to run a front mech and triple chain rings on that baby?

[laars_]

Thanks guys!

Haven't got more pictures yet. When I get the saddle on I will go out and take some more shots of it. And yes, it is possible to use a front mech.

[Whafe]

The spalsh of colour on the rims looks real good, real tasteful and not overdone.

We wait with anticipation for somemore pics

[Err]

Been a slacker on this one. This frame is gone now, but here's how it was setup...

Nicolai owners please post your setups.

Potential owners view, compare, drool & gain insight etc!

Nicolai Linky

Also "no flames please" you can do that on other posts or create a new one if you need to vent, let this be an information data base to assist not to attack or hinder. We can hopefully build a great source of valuable information.

Post pictures of your build also......






Riding terrain conditions: GNAR!

* Rider height, weight, ride style e.g XC, endurance,trail, hucker etc
5'8", 165 lbs, hucker/DH/AM

* Frame, Size, & Color: Helius-ST, med, ano black
* Fork: 66 SL, 170mm
* Shock, i2i, stroke: CCDB, Ti spring, 8.75 x 2.75
* Brakes: Hope Mono M4 180 FR, 170 RR
* Cranks: Race Face Atlas
* Chain Guide: Gamut P20
* Shifters: X9
* Front Derailleur: None
* Rear Derailleur: X9
* Pedals: Atom Lab Trail King
* Stem: Thomson X4, 50 mm
* Handlebar: Gravity Lite
* Seatpost: SDG I-Beam
* Saddle: SDG BelAire-SL
* Bottom Bracket: Diabolous
* Cassette: PG 980
* Chain: PC 990
* Headset: King Steelset
* Grips: ODI Rogue Lock-on
* Front Tire: Maxxis Minion 2.5 UST 42a
* Front Rim/ Spokes: ex823/DT Competition
* Front Hub/Skewer: Hadley 20mm
* Rear Tire: Maxxis Highroller 2.5 UST 42a
* Rear Rim: ex823/DT Competition
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Hadley 12mm x 135 mm
* Cables: Jagwire
* Misc: Setup in middle travel setting, approx 7.25"
* Overall Weight:

[wasea04]

I've got the older model helius st, it's a 2004 with the extremely steep seat tube, I'll have my pics and build list up in a few days. So far I'm very impressed with the st, it makes me want to do stuff that scares me.

[laars_]

Okay, finally got the bike finished and took it for a parking lot spin and took some photos, warning bike porn will follow

After a few slight mods the final weight is at 19.6kg. The pics ripping it will have to wait until spring, because its snowing in here

So here u go:

[Whafe]

Oh yes laars, bike porn to the max! Great pics too, that first shot rocks, awesome stuff... Enjoy when the snow melts....

[Err]

Lookin' good Laars! Makes me miss my ST.

[wasea04]

I've got time to lay down what my build is but no photos as of yet as it is still being built with my new stuff on it.

Marzocchi 888rc
Manitou Swinger 6 way 9.0?/8.75?x2.75
Truvativ Holzfeller cranks
Blackspire chain guide
Azonic dbl wall handlebar
X-7 shifters
X-7 RD LX FD
Hayes nine 203mm
Rhyno lite laced to Ringle's
Kenda blue groove 2.5 in front
Maxxis high roller 2.5 in back
Thomson post
WTB laser v saddle
Crank bros mallet c's

[Whafe]

Great to see more and more ST's coming out of the woodwork, great stuff

[floki]

This just replaced my Helius FR













Rider height : 6' 0"
Weight : 80kg
Ride style : ? Poor

* Frame, Size, & Color: Helius ST red with ano black swing arm
* Fork: Boxxer WC
* Shock : Fox DHX 5.0
* Brakes: Avid Juicy 7
* Cranks: RF Atlas
* Shifters: XTR
* Front Derailleur: ?
* Rear Derailleur: XTR
* Pedals: AtomLab TrailKing
* Stem: E.13 direct mount
* Handlebar: Easton EA70
* Seatpost: Thomson Elite
* Saddle: Flite
* Bottom Bracket: RF Diablous
* Cassette: SRAM
* Chain: SRAM
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ODI Lock Ons
* Front Tire: Maxxis High Roller
* Front Rim/ Spokes: Stans FR / DT Swiss
* Front Hub/Skewer: Hope BULB
* Rear Tire: Maxxis High Roller
* Rear Rim: Stans FR / DT Swiss
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Hope BULB 12mm bolt thru'
* Cables: Gore
* Misc:
* Overall Weight: (haven't weighed it yet)

[Err]

floki - She's a beauty! Oh, I miss my Helius-ST. The new geo looks money! Throw it on a scale when you get a chance, looks light.

[samwell]

Very nice bike ! And it must be really light with all those parts.
I'm wondering how strong are the rims, I've never seen a bike with those ones !

[Whafe]

Floki - Sweet sweet looking ST, spanking bling build.

2 Sweet Nicolai's posted up, great to see

[lornibear]

Yeah I agree with the others, sweet build there buddy. I too would be interested in the weight.

[floki]

Samwell - the rims should be fine, they survived a lot of messing about and this years MegAvalanche with no problems.

Will did out some scales soon.

[lornibear]

You are fueling my desire for yet another Nicolai project for next year Floki. The new ST does look the nuts. Will have to improve my riding before splashing yet more cash

[samwell]

Samwell - the rims should be fine, they survived a lot of messing about and this years MegAvalanche with no problems.

Will did out some scales soon.

If the rims resist a megavalanche, then they should be fine because the megavalanche is really hard for tyres and rims

[laars_]

Did some updating on the nic.



Weight is down to 42 lbs sharp.

[Err]

Lookin' sweet!

[raysracing]

Please more picture.

Did some updating on the nic.



Weight is down to 42 lbs sharp.

[floki]

Finally got round to weighing the ST today ... 37.5 lbs.