NicolaiS16 MGU
- Price
- €11,399
- Motor
- Pinion E1.12 MGU160 Nm at rear wheel (gears 1–4); 600 W
- Battery
- 800 WhFIT Tubepack; 1060 Wh option +€200; 240 Wh Buddy Pack extender
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 160 mm
- Wheels
- 29" (MX 29" / 27.5" optional)
Overview
The S16 MGU is NICOLAI's 29er e-enduro built around the Pinion E1.12 Motor.Gearbox.Unit: a brushless motor (600 W, up to 400 % assist, 160 Nm at the rear wheel in gears 1–4) combined with an electronically shifted 12-speed gearbox (600 % range) and a Gates CDX belt drive, so there is no derailleur or cassette. Batteries are FIT Tubepacks of 800 Wh or 1060 Wh (+€200), with a FIT Master Node display in the top tube and a FIT Remote Pure.
The 7020-T6 aluminium Horst-link frame gives 160 mm of travel front and rear, with 29" wheels or an MX (29/27.5) setup. Size M has 490–495 mm reach, a 64.5° head angle and a 77.4–77.5° seat angle; sizes run XS–XXL. Each bike is built to order (approx. 8 weeks), and an Explorer Kit with fenders, rack and lights is optional.
- Pinion E1.12 MGU: 12-speed gearbox, Gates belt drive
- 800 Wh or 1060 Wh FIT battery
- 160 mm travel front and rear, 29" or MX
- Built to order in Germany, configurable
Nicolai S16 MGU builds
S16 MGU geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QReach | 468 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm |
| RStack | 643 mm | 652 mm | 660 mm | 670 mm | 670 mm |
| ATop tube length | 617 mm | 639 mm | 661 mm | 683 mm | 705 mm |
| BSeat tube length | 375 mm | 440 mm | 455 mm | 475 mm | 505 mm |
| CHead tube length | 150 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| EHead angle | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| FSeat angle (effective) | 77.4° | 77.4° | 77.4° | 77.4° | 77.4° |
| HrChainstay length | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm |
| DWheelbase | 1283 mm | 1307 mm | 1332 mm | 1355 mm | 1380 mm |
| GBB drop | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| OStandover | 690 mm | 720 mm | 725 mm | 725 mm | 750 mm |
| MSeat tube offset | 50 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm |
Source: NICOLAI tech sheet S16 MGU (2025), sizes S–XXL (XS offered but not in sheet); head angle, chainstay and BB drop given as single values for all sizes.
Nicolai S16 MGU: FAQ
How much does the Nicolai S16 MGU cost?
€11,399 depending on the build (S16 MGU €11,399); RRP Germany, VAT incl. (base configuration).
What motor and battery does the Nicolai S16 MGU use?
Pinion E1.12 MGU (160 Nm at rear wheel (gears 1–4); 600 W) with a 800 Wh battery (fit tubepack; 1060 wh option +€200; 240 wh buddy pack extender).
How much travel does the Nicolai S16 MGU have?
160 mm fork and 160 mm rear travel on 29" (MX 29" / 27.5" optional) wheels.
