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In the past, enclosed transmissions were always too heavy for
leisure bikes, let alone competition machines. Now, incorporating
lightweight machined alloys, Nicolai has come up with a
revolutionary design that is much more robust than the traditional
derailleur, without any added weight.
The G-Boxx – as Nicolai calls his invention – is not a derailleur
at all, but rather an enclosed transmission using a planetary-gear
cartridge. This system eliminates the rear derailleur entirely, and
replaces it with the now centrally located transmission integrated
into the frame itself. Overall weight distribution and balance are
markedly improved, but perhaps the most significant advantage is
the ability to now change gears while standing still, or even when
the rear wheel is locked. The G-Boxx raises the bar in mountain
biking to a new level.
The first Nicolai production bike frame to be outfitted with
the G-Boxx transmission as standard is the flagship of the
company’s fleet: the Nucleon TST. An extreme downhill and
freeride machine developed in association with the KRC-Nicolai
race team, the Nucleon TST is a contender in the world downhill
championship series.
As well as fitting the G-Boxx to its own products, Nicolai
has also formed a subsidiary called Universal Transmissions
to market the patented G-Boxx system to other bicycle
manufacturers worldwide.
http://www.nicolai.net/
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