NicolaiS18 SWIFT
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX100 Nm; 750 W peak
- Battery
- 600 WhBosch PowerTube 600, fixed; PowerMore 250 Wh extender optional
- Travel F / R
- 180 / 180 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Alloy
- Weight
- 23.7 kgManufacturer figure (size M, standard spec)
Overview
The NICOLAI S18 SWIFT (€10,999) is the only build of the S18 SWIFT: Bosch Performance Line CX with 600 Wh, Fox 38 Factory 180 mm fork, Fox Float X2 Factory shock, SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission and Magura MT7 Pro HC brakes. Claimed weight is 23.7 kg.
The S18 SWIFT is NICOLAI's 180 mm 'superenduro' e-MTB for big-mountain and gravity riding. It uses the Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5, BDU384Y) with the power upgrade – up to 400 % assist and 750 W peak – fed by a fixed Bosch PowerTube 600 battery, with a Kiox 400C display integrated in the top tube and a Mini Remote. A CX Race motor is available as an option.
The hydroformed 7020-T6 aluminium frame has a Horst-link rear end with 180 mm travel, mixed wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear), UDH dropout, size-specific head angles (63.7° in M) and chainstays (440 mm in M), and a 77.8° seat angle. NICOLAI quotes 23.7 kg for a size M in standard spec. It won the 2026 Design & Innovation Award in the e-MTB category.
- Bosch Performance Line CX power upgrade, 750 W peak
- 600 Wh battery + 250 Wh PowerMore option
- 180 mm travel, mixed wheels
- 23.7 kg claimed (size M)
Gallery
Photos: NICOLAI
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- NICOLAI S18, hydroformed 7020-T6 aluminium, Horst-link, 180 mm rear travel, UDH
- Fork
- Fox 38 Factory Grip X2, 180 mm
- Rear shock
- Fox Float X2 Factory 2-pos, trunnion 225x70 mm (spec table lists Fox DHX Factory 205x65)
- Headset
- Acros BlockLock
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 (BDU384Y) power upgrade; CX Race optional
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube 600 (600 Wh), fixed; PowerMore 250 optional
- Display
- Bosch Kiox 400C (top tube) + Mini Remote
Drivetrain
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission (T-Type), 12-speed
Brakes
- Brakes
- Magura MT7 Pro HC, MDR-P 220/203 mm
Wheels & tyres
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss HX 1501 Spline 29"/27.5", 30 mm
- Front tyre
- Continental Kryptotal-F Enduro Super Soft 29x2.4
- Rear tyre
- Continental Kryptotal-R Enduro Soft 27.5x2.4
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Acros Gothic 780 mm, 25 mm rise, 35 mm
- Stem
- Acros Gothic 40 mm
- Grips
- SQlab 7OX
- Seatpost
- BikeYoke dropper, 160 mm (S), 185/213 mm (M–XXL)
- Saddle
- SQlab 6OX Ergowave Active
Other
- Pedals
- Acros A-Flat MD
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
S18 SWIFT geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QReach | 452.5 mm | 475 mm | 497.5 mm | 520 mm | 537.5 mm |
| RStack | 635 mm | 645 mm | 656 mm | 667 mm | 677 mm |
| ATop tube length | 588 mm | 614 mm | 639 mm | 665 mm | 685 mm |
| BSeat tube length | 375 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 495 mm |
| CHead tube length | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| EHead angle | 63.5° | 63.75° | 64° | 64.25° | 64.5° |
| FSeat angle (effective) | 77.8° | 77.8° | 77.8° | 77.8° | 77.8° |
| Chainstay length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 448 mm | 454 mm | 462 mm |
| DWheelbase | 1252 mm | 1276 mm | 1308 mm | 1337 mm | 1365 mm |
| GBB drop | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| OStandover | 710 mm | 723 mm | 734 mm | 738 mm | 749 mm |
| MSeat tube offset | 65 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
Source: NICOLAI tech sheet S18 SWIFT 29"/27.5" factory setup (2025).
S18 SWIFT: FAQ
How much does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT cost?
€10,999 (RRP Germany, VAT incl. (base configuration)). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT weigh?
Nicolai quotes 23.7 kg.
What motor and battery does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (100 Nm; 750 W peak). 600 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 600, fixed; PowerMore 250 Wh extender optional.
How much suspension travel does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT have?
180 mm at the fork and 180 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT come in?
S, M, L, XL, XXL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
