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HNF Nicolai XF3: The utility e-bike?

October 16, 2020 by the editorial team

E-Performance: A utility e-bike is known to most as a transport bike for work or special everyday situations. However, this type of bike hardly differs from others in its class. The HNF Nicolai XF3 Adventure definitely does it differently. It is designed as a utility e-bike that can take the direct line and is extremely comfortable.

The focus is on "adventure" as the name suggests and has space and possibilities to transport a lot of luggage. But what makes the XF3 Adventure what it is and what are the technical details behind it?

Enormous performance for unlimited fun.


HNF Nicolai XF3 Adventure: Highest standards

The new XF3 Adventure offers high-end eMTB technology, which enables even extreme off-road and freeride adventures. However, thanks to its balanced geometry and comfort features, it is also ideal for everyday use in the city. The full-suspension 27,5" frame is exclusively handcrafted in Germany.

The ingenious anti-squat kinematics and a specially developed belt tensioner enable a drive-neutral chassis performance: If the driver throws himself vigorously down into the pedals, this energy is not primarily absorbed by the damper, but is almost completely diverted into drive energy.



250 watts and 85 Nm of torque!
Easy to change, the Bosch PowerTube with 625 Wh on the down tube and 500 Wh on the top tube!

The equipment is uncompromising: The electronic Rohloff E14 hub gear, the most powerful Bosch CX motor and the virtually maintenance-free Gates CDX belt guarantee optimal power transmission with extreme durability, while the powerful Bosch DualBattery battery with 1125 Wh offers the maximum range in the E-MTB class.



And with long spring travel, which is otherwise only known from the competitive sports sector, the high-quality RockShox Lyric/Cane Creek chassis ensures ultimate driving comfort. 160 mm at the front and 140 mm at the rear make even the steepest stairs and the toughest trail child's play.

HNF Nicolai XF3: geometry and equipment

Depending on the equipment and configuration, the XF§ Adventure starts at a recommended retail price of just under €9750 , but it is a bike that can do a lot and lasts a long time.



Geometry HNF Nicolai XF3

MLXL
Recommended heightup to 170cmup to 185cmfrom 185cm
seat tube (in mm)440460490
Top tube horizontal (in mm)607623643
head tube (in mm)130140150
chainstay (in mm)466466466
Steering angle (in °)65,565,565,5
Seat angle (in °)757575
Reach (mm)440454471
Stacks (in mm)622631640
Wheelbase (in mm)123812561277

FrameAluminum; MTB Made in Germany by Nicolai 27,5''
Suspension shocksCane Creek DB Coil IL - 210/55 - FACTORY TUNE
ForkRock Shox Lyrik Select+ 160mm, SA, BOOST
MotorBosch Performance Line CX Gen4, 250W, 85Nm
BatteryBosch PowerTube 625 Wh down tube, Bosch PowerTube 500Wh top tube
DisplayBosch Kiox, optional: Bosch Nyon
DriveGates Carbon Drive
Front SprocketGates CDX 50T for Bosch
BeltsGates Carbon Drive Belt 128T
CassetteGates CDX 20T
TransmissionRohloff Speedhub 500 E14
ShifterRohloff e14
BrakesMagura MT5, FW = 203mm, RW = 180mm
StemSatori Limes
HandlebarSatori MTB Deviant 720mm
SaddleErgon SMA-30
SeatpostBikeyoke Revive 2.0 160mm
PedalsVP Components Pedals MTB VP-531
GripsHerrmann's DD 36
fender/luggage rackSKS Bluemels 75U mudguard set / Racktime carrier
LightingSupernova M99 MINI PRO 25
RimsRyde Edge 30 Sym 584 x 29,8 32h
TiresContinental Der Baron Projekt ProTection Apex 27.5x2,6" tires
Vmaxbis 25 km/h
WeightApprox. 33 kg
Perm. total weight115 kg
Pricefrom € 9.743,03


You can find all further information at www.hnf-nicolai.com

Tags:AdventureBoschcane creekE-BikesE-PerformanceHNF NicolaiNewsNicolaiperformance line cxsupernovautilityxf3

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