Since the introduction of the S14 SWIFT in 2023, the abbreviation SWIFT has stood for a particularly sporty, natural and light riding experience - and will in future identify all Nicolai models with a Bosch drive. It not only describes the integration of the Bosch system, but also a revised frame interface, which was first established with the Bosch SX motor.

The S18 SWIFT is the first to feature a revised, more powerful version of the Bosch Smart System. At its heart is the new Bosch Performance Line CX motor (BDU384Y), which, with up to 400 percent support, a peak output of 750 watts and a maximum torque of 100 Newton meters, is currently the most powerful Bosch drive ever.

The S18 Swift is an uncompromising enduro bike, designed for the toughest descents and most demanding trails. With 180 millimeters of travel at the front and rear, high-quality Fox Factory suspension including the new Float X2 shock and a particularly torsion-resistant 38 mm suspension fork, it glides effortlessly over rocks, roots and stone fields. The sophisticated Horst-Link suspension ensures sensitive response and effective use of the entire suspension travel.

A slack 63.7 degree head angle (size M) guarantees a smooth ride at speed, while the low-slung frame in Geolution Trail design offers maximum control in corners and technical terrain. The mixed wheel setup with 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheels and short chainstays of 440 millimetres enable agile handling. The robust 7020-T6 quality aluminum frame also withstands rough impacts.

Thanks to sophisticated kinematics with optimal anti-squat properties, the bike rides efficiently uphill and unfolds its full suspension performance downhill. A steep seat tube of 77.8 degrees and plenty of standover height allow aggressive riding maneuvers, while compatibility with dropper posts with up to 250 millimetres of travel meets modern trail requirements.

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