At many stands, component and suspension manufacturers determine what is new in 2005. Not so with Nicolai: The Daniel Gyro Gearloose of the German bike scene has always followed his own path. This also applies to the "G-Boxx" concept, in which the Rohloff gearbox with its fourteen gears is completely relocated to the bottom bracket area of the frame and which is gradually approaching series production. Thick welded seams and generous milling work reveal the master craftsman's signature, only the weight still needs a little tweaking: Because 16 kilograms is too much for an enduro bike, despite all the advantages in terms of maintenance requirements and mud resistance.