Nicolai GAM-PI 18
The frame is slightly custom, with thicker tubing that allows for more mounting points.
The tiny feedtray I designed.
This has to proof itself. But I'm 45 and dull, with my riding style, snacks will most likely stay put.
The box contains the battery and wiring for the Smartshift system, and in the future probably some other electronics as well.
Not an E-bike... but it is getting close with all these electronics these days. :)
I had quite some iterations of the battery box, including an Aluminum printed one. Opted for a PA11 (nylon) version in the end, less risky and a lot lighter.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Nicolai
Argon GAM Pinion
Unofficial Smart Shift conversion
Frame:
Nicolai Argon GAM Pinion.
Misc: Unofficial Smart Shift conversion
Fork
Öhlins
RXF 34 m.2
120 MM
Fork:
Öhlins RXF 34 m.2.
Misc: 120 MM
Headset
Hope Technology
Headset:
Hope Technology
Handlebar
ENVE
M5
Cut to 680mm
Handlebar:
ENVE M5.
Misc: Cut to 680mm
Stem
Other
Darimo Custom
-38 73mm
Stem:
Other Darimo Custom.
Misc: -38 73mm
Grips
Ergon
GA3
Grips:
Ergon GA3
Brakes
Intend
Trinity
Black
Brakes:
Intend Trinity.
Misc: Black
Brake Levers
Intend
Trinity
Black
Brake Levers:
Intend Trinity.
Misc: Black
Shifters
Other
Pinion Smart.Shift
Shifters:
Other Pinion Smart.Shift
Front Derailleur
Other
Pinion
C1.12i
Front Derailleur:
Other Pinion.
Misc: C1.12i
Cranks
Other
Pinion Forged
170MM Boost
Cranks:
Other Pinion Forged.
Misc: 170MM Boost
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Gates
32T (LW)
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Other Gates.
Misc: 32T (LW)
Chain
Other
Gates
113T
Chain:
Other Gates.
Misc: 113T
Pedals
Other
NC-17
Sudpin II pro
Pedals:
Other NC-17.
Misc: Sudpin II pro
Front Rim
ENVE
M525
Front Rim:
ENVE M525
Rear Rim
ENVE
M525
Rear Rim:
ENVE M525
Hubs
Onyx
Vesper, 24H
Centerlock
Hubs:
Onyx Vesper, 24H.
Misc: Centerlock
Spokes
Sapim
CX ray
Spokes:
Sapim CX ray
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Rick XC
2.25
Front Tire:
Schwalbe Rick XC.
Misc: 2.25
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Rick XC
2.25
Rear Tire:
Schwalbe Rick XC.
Misc: 2.25
Saddle
Selle Italia
SLR 3D Carbon Superflow
S3
Saddle:
Selle Italia SLR 3D Carbon Superflow.
Misc: S3
Seatpost
ENVE Composites
Seatpost:
ENVE Composites
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Procraft PRC SPK1
Seatpost Clamp:
Other Procraft PRC SPK1
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2025
Model Year:
2025
Intended Use
Cross Country
Intended Use:
Cross Country
Weight
31 lb 15.5 oz (14,500 g)
Weight: 31 lb 15.5 oz (14,500 g)
Additional Info
A somewhat overbuild CC bike for Dutch flat terrain and long (straight) distance rides that include stretches of tarmac. I did not want the Smart Shift battery to be in the downtube like it is on new Nicolai bikes. That looks 100% clean, but I want easy access to anything that could become a problem, so I designed my own battery box and had it 3D printed. (I'm aware that in the process I might actually create the problem I'm trying to prevent. 😀) I also designed the feed-tray on the front that can hold a few candy bars. I cut all decals at home with a vinyl cutter except for the wheel decals, they are from Slik. The color scheme was very (very) loosely Jaguar (Silk Cut) inspired and has a bit of Giant Stonebreaker vibe as well. OG's will know. :D 3 colors on a bike is a challenge to balance right. Also color coordination between brands is something I can loose sleep over. But Onyx, Nicolai, Slik, they all made it work. I wanted the yellow to match the Ohlins Yellow. (Ral 1007 is an exact match to the Ohlins Lowers.) The rear is Ral 4004 (Claret Violet.)
I will never do this again and whatever bike comes after this one will be raw and boring.
(I say this after every project bike, and it is never true.)
Additional Info:
A somewhat overbuild CC bike for Dutch flat terrain and long (straight) distance rides that include stretches of tarmac. I did not want the Smart Shift battery to be in the downtube like it is on new Nicolai bikes. That looks 100% clean, but I want easy access to anything that could become a problem, so I designed my own battery box and had it 3D printed. (I'm aware that in the process I might actually create the problem I'm trying to prevent. 😀) I also designed the feed-tray on the front that can hold a few candy bars. I cut all decals at home with a vinyl cutter except for the wheel decals, they are from Slik. The color scheme was very (very) loosely Jaguar (Silk Cut) inspired and has a bit of Giant Stonebreaker vibe as well. OG's will know. :D 3 colors on a bike is a challenge to balance right. Also color coordination between brands is something I can loose sleep over. But Onyx, Nicolai, Slik, they all made it work. I wanted the yellow to match the Ohlins Yellow. (Ral 1007 is an exact match to the Ohlins Lowers.) The rear is Ral 4004 (Claret Violet.)
I will never do this again and whatever bike comes after this one will be raw and boring.
(I say this after every project bike, and it is never true.)
8/4/2025 12:56am
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