Nicolai have added a new model to their Helius full-suspension mountain bike range – the AFR, which stands for ‘All FreeRide’.

It’s described as a “purebred fun-bike” which has been designed for “bikepark playgrounds, trail hunting, gaps ‘n’ steps, epic descents, spot hopping while dropping in wherever you want, and always full throttle”.

The AFR’s Horst Link rear end delivers 7-8in of travel, and with a 7in RockShox Totem fork fitted the head angle sits at 66.8° and bottom bracket height is 0.9in.

The new bike features a lower top tube than the cross-country and all-mountain Helius models, and an offset and flattened seat tube. It is compatible with Truvativ’s Hammerschmidt planetary gear system, and comes with a 12mm through-axle as standard. Claimed frame weight is under 8lb.

The first Helius AFRs are expected to be delivered directly after the Eurobike trade show in September.

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