Saturn 11 for 2023: More space in the rear triangle
Various details of the Nicolai Saturn 11 have been revised and improved for the 2023 model year. Compared to the model produced since 2016, the a BIKE test victory in 2020 the rear triangle in particular has been revised. This now offers space for tyres up to 29 x 2.4 inches thanks to a newly designed yoke and a more widely supported rocker arm. This means that the Saturn 11 retains its central component, the bulky, CNC-machined rocker arm, which weighs 180 grams. The wider rear triangle should also bring more stiffness and stability to the bike. Furthermore, metric shocks are now used and the tie rod mounted parallel to the shock has also been removed. The new shock mount is also intended to increase stiffness in the bottom bracket area. The rear suspension travel is also said to have increased slightly. Nicolai specifies 106 millimetres, but we had already measured 115 millimetres on the predecessor. At the front, the down-country bike has 120 millimetres of suspension travel.
Customised Saturn 11 superstructures are part of the programme, not just an option
As is typical for Nicolai, the new Saturn 11 is also available in a wide range of colour, decor and finish variants. The individual milled parts of the frame, such as the bellcrank, can also be colour-coordinated with the anodised finish of other add-on parts. In terms of geometry, Nicolai remains true to its Geolution concept with a long, flat front frame.
The Saturn 11 is available in five frame sizes from S to XXL and is suitable for riders from 1.64 m to 2.10 metres tall. The Saturn 11 can be customised in the online configurator with a variety of high-quality add-on parts. The frame weighs 2.65 kg without shock in size M and is available from 2949 euros as a frame kit with shock. The complete Saturn 11 bikes are equipped with components from Fox, Intend, Hope, Magura, Tune, Continental, Sram and Levelnine and start at €6490.
Facts about the new Nicolai Saturn 11
- Suspension travel: 120/106 millimetres
- wider rear triangle for tyres up to 29 x 2.4 inches
- Frame weight of 2.65 kg in size M
- Individual milled parts can be colour-coordinated with the add-on parts
- Frame kit from 2949 euros
- Prices for complete bikes from 6490 euros
- Info: www.nicolai-bicycles.com
