Nicolai Saturn Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit Tested! Pt1

Check out the first part of five video reviews of the Nicolai Saturn M.G.U then win!

This delves into the frame and build kit details of this gearbox, Carbon Drive and motor-powered machine.

You have a chance to win a brand new frame kit in any size or finish, this includes the motor, gearbox, battery, Carbon Drive sprockets and all the other Nicolai + Pinion parts needed. Get the frame kit and just add your favourite parts with sensible standards. Choose your wheels, suspension, brakes and finishing kit and you've got an incredible bike which is extremely low maintenance, has a 5-year guarantee and that Made in Germany quality from the aluminium experts.

Not an ebiker,? Or are in a region where this cannot ship (see prize page for details), if you win you can also choose the just-launched 2025 Geometron G1 complete bike with tuned EXT Suspension and GX build kit.

Both prize options can be further customised by the winner at their expense: upgrade to a complete Saturn with the parts of your dreams or swap out a few bits and pieces on the Geometron bike to your desire.

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About me: lifelong MTB rider and racer. Bad World Cup downhiller and a slightly better EWS racer. Qualified MTB coach and guide. 5 years as the European Technical Editor for Pinkbike, followed by some years of testing and prototyping for brands within the industry.

Now I've thrown everything into this project to create the best independent bike reviews in the world.

These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by competition ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win cool bike stuff but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets...

Thanks to everyone for the support so far!

[pawelodz]

Best eBike so far. Mainly because of Pinion MGU

[somerandomperson]

The MGU really interests me but having lived with a 26KG bike for the last few years I really want to move to something more lightweight because hauing the thing around physically is just a pain in the ass. I am looking forward to seeing some lightweight MGU options in future.

[davemcbeard]

I've always admired Nicolai but I never commited to save up for one. This bike changes that, this is the bike I've been waiting for! 👍

[claritean]

good good good watch. keep it rolling. that spare part guarantee would mean more than the actual garanty

[donutbarbell]

Bold statement at the start. But the size on these bikes is WILD! The SMALLEST has 468mm reach, 1283mm wheelbase. It's enormous. Can't see that being fun on a steep tight track or anything remotely alpine

[johnlesoudeur]

If you want a battery trail bike...this is the bike.

[PeteT]

This Bike Might Look Good and its interesting, But Just Far Too Costly For a Cycle at £12, 000 !!!
A Gearbox Always Has Drag As Lots of Gears are Always Turning So You Loose Power and its Too Heavy at Nearly 27Kg, I Have Had an E Bike With Rohloff 14 Speed Rear Hub and a Belt and it Was 26Kg and i Found the Belt Tension Looses Power and Gears Can Crunch and Make Noise and Found it Too Heavy and a Pain to Lift !!!
Just Because Combined Motor Gearbox Has Just Started to Be Made Does Not Mean You Should Sell Everything To Buy One!!I Would Waite a Few Years For Others to Come out That Should be Lighter and a Lot Cheaper, I Would Think Shimano and Bosch Will Make Something Soon????

[DarkBurst]

You have to spend 2 to 3 years on the Magura to see the problems, they are a pain in the ass after few years.

[daext]

that'll be great if they sell just the frame and mgu going forward.

[jromeroify]

What is the top speed of this bike without pedaling, and range?

[rewind]

Had 140mm headtube length on my Banshee Paradox V3. Wouldn’t take my Fox 49. Sold it because of it. You will never find a nice used front fork because nobody has kept the steerer long enough.
I prefer 120mm headtube length. Gives you more options in the long run.

You should compare it to a LMX bike!

[benlisle]

Ffs, won't be this year but think next this has to be next bike, my nukeproof megawatt is incredible but i love this, the gearbox is the biggest draw for me!

[walshie]

Hi
nice review. i have ordered one but was thinking of different rear shock, do you have any recomendations for a replacment????

[pedalhound]

I want this bike so badly, it''s what I have been asking for, for a few years now! Too bad you can't send it to North America....sadface.

[Coolcmsc]

You’re a tall fella (as is Rob) and yet this seems enormous with either of you beside this bike. Why’s that please? The angles and frame lengths seem ‘normal modern’ for a large frame, so that doesn’t explain it. Is it because it’s long and the head tube is so tall? Anyway, very exciting series, thanks 🎉🎉🎉

[plainuser]

love the idea behind this bike, but the sizing is asinine. Their "small" is what most other companies would call Large.

[frankm]

And yet I can't get one in Australia.. if someone is willing to help I'll be glad

[Bikeaddict]

It’s far too heavy, don’t fancy lifting that on the roof of me Porsche 😂

[philboynz]

Does the Nicolai warranty include the battery ??

[crush]

31.6 seat tube. Why not just go to 34.9 and not deal with the flimsy posts for this market.