NicolaiS18 SWIFT
- Price
- €10,999
- 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"
- Weight
- 23.7 kg
Overview
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)
Nicolai S18 SWIFT builds
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).
Nicolai S18 SWIFT: FAQ
How much does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT cost?
€10,999 depending on the build (S18 SWIFT €10,999); RRP Germany, VAT incl. (base configuration).
How much does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT weigh?
Claimed weights range from 23.7 kg (S18 SWIFT) to 23.7 kg (S18 SWIFT).
What motor and battery does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT use?
Bosch Performance Line CX (100 Nm; 750 W peak) with a 600 Wh battery (bosch powertube 600, fixed; powermore 250 wh extender optional).
How much travel does the Nicolai S18 SWIFT have?
180 mm fork and 180 mm rear travel on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
