Nicolai Saturn 14 29" Frame

The Saturn 14 frame from Nicolai impresses on all-mountain trails with its agility, smoothness and climbing ability. By adjusting the headset and pressure strut mutator, the frame can be ridden with 27.5" or 29" wheels - here the mutator for 29" is already pre-installed. The pressure strut mutator is a screw-in element between the seat stay and the bell crank, which can be exchanged for fine adjustment of the geometry (especially when using 27.5" wheels). The steeper seat tube angle and longer chainstays keep the pressure on the front wheel when going uphill, while a flat head tube angle and large reach ensure smooth rolling when going downhill. Quadruple-sealed ball bearings minimise maintenance requirements, while the Boost rear triangle offers increased stiffness and increases tyre clearance. A special feature is the Tension Bar, which absorbs increased loads between the bell crank and the lower shock mount. Careful weld work makes the frame particularly robust and creates the signature Nicolai weld seams.

Specifications:

Application:

All Mountain

Wheel Size:

29"

Travel:

130 mm

Size:

S, M, L, XL, XXL

Front Triangle Material:

Aluminium

Rear Triangle Material:

Aluminium

Linkage Design:

Horst link

Technical Information:

Wheel Standard:

12 x 148 mm (Boost)

Axle Type:

12 mm thru-axle

Seatpost (Ø):

31.6 mm (S- L), 30.9 mm (XL, XXL)

Seatpost Clamp(Ø):

34.9 mm

Headset:

ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 (top to bottom)

Steerer tube rec.:

1 1/8" - 1.5" tapered

Recommended Fork Axle to Crown:

537 mm

Recommended Fork Travel:

130 - 140 mm

Bottom Bracket Standard:

BSA

Shell Width:

73 mm

Brake Mount:

disc PM7 (direct mount 180 mm)

Front Derailleur Mount:

not possible

Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye Measurement:

210 mm

Rear Shock Stroke:

50 mm

Rear Shock Bushing Width:

22.2 x 8 mm / 22.2 x 8 mm

Bottle Cage Mounts:

1

Approved For:

Rotor Size (max.):

180 mm

Tyre Size (max.):

29 x 2.4"

Chainrings:

1x

Fork Axle to Crown Size (max.):

555 mm

Note from the manufacturer:

The frame is approved for use with forks with a maximum of 35 mm stanchion tube diameter.

Features:

• mutator pre-installed for 29" , but frame can also be ridden with 27.5" wheels (special headset required)
• travel can be extended to 138 mm when mounted as 27.5" (sizes M to XXL only)
• designed for fork tube diameter of 35 mm and 44 mm fork offset
• for 7 mm ZS headset height (S) or 3 mm ZS headset height (M to XXL)
• headset minimum offset below 9 mm
• internal cable guide for seatpost
• topologically-optimised design for the lightest and stiffest possible frame components
• Tension Bar for additional stability
• quadruple-sealed ball bearings
• short stem recommended
• with ISCG mount
• made in Germany

Technology:

GEOLUTION Trail
GEOLUTION Trail is a more moderate variant of the Enduro concept and aims for agile, smooth-running and climbing-friendly handling.
GEOLUTION is the geometric concept on which all current Nicolai models are based. It was developed by Nicolai and Chris Porter. The concept is based on the knowledge that a longer wheelbase, a flatter head tube angle and a steeper seat tube angle make the bike faster, smoother, safer and more ready to climb. The GEOLUTION concept combines perfect handling with optimal climbing behaviour.
The rider is integrated into the bike by the long reach, the steep seat tube angle and the long wheelbase, so that the centre of gravity is optimally located between the front and rear wheel axle. All GEOMETRON models are ridden with short stems so that the driver has a relaxed, sporty seated position despite the long top tube. This complicated subject can be simplified to 4 advantages, which offer both professionals and beginners a clear added value: best climbing ability (front does not climb), no roll-over feeling downhill, the rider sits and stands integrated in the wheel (more control), higher cornering speed (more grip on the front wheel).

Pressure Strut Mutator
By using mutators and headsets with different installation heights, the frame can be set up with 29" and 27.5" wheels. For a frame set-up with 27.5" wheels, the frame can be configured with either a 210 x 55 mm or a 210 x 50 mm shock. The resulting rear wheel travel is 138 mm and respectively 130 mm. The 29" frame version should only be ridden with a 210 x 50 mm shock and 130 mm travel. Although a 210 x 55 mm shock would also release 138 mm of travel on this frame, tyre clearance is reduced by the increased travel, so this configuration is not recommended.
Both the head tube and seat tube angle can be adjusted in 0.3° steps by changing the mutators. This technology is already used in some Nicolai models and enables the manufacturer to produce different strut lengths. The standard mutation is installed at the factory and can be adapted later.

Tension Bar
The Tension Bar is screwed on between the bell crank bracket and the shock absorber bracket. If the shock fails in the frame at full compression, large forces act on the front frame triangle. The resulting load during rear shock deflection is a tensile force between the bellcrank bracket and the shock absorber bracket. The tension bar absorbs this load and reduces the forces on the other components. This makes it possible to use lighter tubes in this area and to reduce the overall weight.

7020-T6 aluminium
Not all aluminium is the same! Nicolai only uses a 7020-T6 (AlZn4.5Mg1) alloy for frames. Compared to 6061-T6 aluminium, this grade offers much better strength. The tensile strength of 7020 compared to 6061 aluminium is about one-third higher. The elastic limit is about one-fifth higher. These characteristics, combined with high-quality welding, result in a bicycle frame that is far superior in terms of durability. Compared to carbon, aluminium is much tougher, so that hitting, falling or stone chipping does not damage the structure.

RADO
To make sure you hit every lane on the trail, Nicolai mounts a form-fitting, exchangeable drop-out on all frames for adjusting the toe and camber. Due to the distinctly milled right dropouts for adjusting the camber, the rear only needs to be slightly readjusted after installation, which eases the strain on the material. The respective camber height is milled into the RADO with numbers 0, 1, 2 or -1 and -2. After the toe and camber have been adjusted, the RADO is fixed with a pin at the factory. This means that the original setting can be easily reproduced when replacing it. This is the only way the manufacturer can guarantee that Nicolai products operate precisely on tracks.

Geometry:

(based on a fork axle to crown length of 537 mm)
S:

Recommended Height:

164 - 172 cm

Stack:

603 mm

Reach:

447 mm

Seat Tube Length:

405 mm

Top Tube Length:

595 mm

Head Tube Length:

110 mm

Chainstay Length:

446 mm

Wheelbase:

1206 mm

BB Drop:

27 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

76.2°

Head Tube Angle:

65.2°

Seat tube protrusion:

45 mm

M:

Recommended Height:

170 - 180 cm

Stack:

611 mm

Reach:

480 mm

Seat Tube Length:

440 mm

Top Tube Length:

626 mm

Head Tube Length:

120 mm

Chainstay Length:

446 mm

Wheelbase:

1241 mm

BB Drop:

30 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

76.4°

Head Tube Angle:

65.5°

Seat tube protrusion:

80 mm

L:

Recommended Height:

178 - 190 cm

Stack:

621 mm

Reach:

500 mm

Seat Tube Length:

455 mm

Top Tube Length:

648 mm

Head Tube Length:

130 mm

Chainstay Length:

446 mm

Wheelbase:

1264 mm

BB Drop:

30 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

76.5°

Head Tube Angle:

65.5°

Seat tube protrusion:

80 mm

XL:

Recommended Height:

188 - 200 cm

Stack:

629 mm

Reach:

519 mm

Seat Tube Length:

475 mm

Top Tube Length:

668 mm

Head Tube Length:

140 mm

Chainstay Length:

446 mm

Wheelbase:

1291 mm

BB Drop:

30 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

76.4°

Head Tube Angle:

65.5°

Seat tube protrusion:

80 mm

XXL:

Recommended Height:

198 - 205 cm

Stack:

639 mm

Reach:

539 mm

Seat Tube Length:

520 mm

Top Tube Length:

693 mm

Head Tube Length:

150 mm

Chainstay Length:

446 mm

Wheelbase:

1313 mm

BB Drop:

30 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

76.5°

Head Tube Angle:

65.5°

Seat tube protrusion:

80 mm

Models:

Custom Colours:
This product is a custom frameset, the sales prices are base prices. For individual advice on the selection options of colour, frame size and details, tailor made variants as well as further questions about Nicolai please contact our service department.
Since every Nicolai frame is made to your specifications, it is included in the Nicolai production plan. Depending on colour, special customisations and model, production time can range anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks. You will receive more detailed information about your desired model on customisation request from our customer service team.

factory raw:
The " factory raw" option gives you a frame in the desired size in an uncoated aluminium finish.

Contents:

• 1 x Nicolai Saturn 14 frame
• 1 x Nicolai thru-axle
• 1 x Nicolai spare derailleur hanger
• 1 x ISCG mount
• 2 x cross threaded bolts for brake mounting
• 1 x rubber plug
• 1 x rubber guide
• 1 x cable guide clips
• 1 x zip ties
• 1 x polishing fleece (only factory raw)