8 Gearbox Mountain Bikes Spotted at Eurobike 2016

Nicolai Helius GPI-techline The Nicolai Helius GPI-techline is a pretty sleek-looking full suspension design that utilizes a Pinion Gearbox and a second pulley to tension the belt drive. Unlike some other designs, this tensioner is tucked up high, above the lowest point of the front chainring, which should prevent any ground clearance issues. The bike …

By Greg Heil
September 5, 2016 Last Updated: September 6, 2016

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Nicolai Helius GPI-techline

The Nicolai Helius GPI-techline is a pretty sleek-looking full suspension design that utilizes a Pinion Gearbox and a second pulley to tension the belt drive. Unlike some other designs, this tensioner is tucked up high, above the lowest point of the front chainring, which should prevent any ground clearance issues.

The bike I spotted was spec’ed with a RockShox fork, shock, and Reverb dropper. It comes with 27.5″ wheels and 140mm of travel.

The Helius starts at 6,699 Euros ($7,484 USD) and goes up from there.

While I didn’t spot it at the show, Nicolai also offers the a gearbox rig in a longer-travel package: the ION GPI-techline pro, with 155mm of travel. This bike begins at 7,399 Euros ($8,267 USD) and goes up from there.