e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review advantages disadvantages problems performance opinions everything you need to know (really)
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Construction quality
The e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 has a very high construction quality with a competitive price for what it actually offers.
Excellent availability of sizes, as well as the battery and the Bosch engine.
The weight is in line with the general characteristics of the e-bike, about 23.5kg.
The general construction quality is therefore very good.
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Frame
The frame of the e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 is a small work of art, very well made, with modern geometries, a quality of construction truly at the top of the category.
The e-bike is expensive but at least everything is well made and the frame is no exception.
For us the real plus is the large number of sizes, no compromises are made, each one has its own frame, even customized in components and suspensions.
The engine and integrated battery are classic BOSCH products, well made, powerful, with good autonomy and good reliability.
The frame, therefore, is at the top among aluminum frames and is better than many carbon fiber frames.
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Assemblies
The range of assemblies is wide.
Everything is well made, not very light, but with e-bikes the weight takes a back seat.
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Comfort
The NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 e-bike with 180mm suspension has a high level of comfort, impossible to ask for more.
Having said that, the ride comfort is excellent.
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Guide
The NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 e-bike is not a light e-mtb, but no e-mtb is pleasant to pedal without the push of the electric motor.
In fact, the dynamic behavior highlights excellent stability and great ease of driving.
The balance of the frame allows you to climb even on technically difficult routes with extreme ease, with intuitive and easy control of the mtb.
Weight aside, which you quickly get used to, there are no particular differences with the lighter and more expensive e-bike models.
Excellent traction uphill and where there is little grip.
Excellent stability and safety downhill, where performance is truly excellent in absolute terms.
Easy to ride on flat terrain, where you appreciate the comfort of the ride and the good general performance.
Excellent braking and good suspension.
An e-mtb suitable for any route, but truly at the absolute top downhill, good on flat terrain and uphill.
The frame is truly excellent, easy to handle but without being nervous and with unpredictable reactions.
An easy e-mtb for the novice, but also with excellent potential for the more expert biker.
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Performance
The overall performance of the NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 e-bike is very high, only partly limited by the overall weight of the bicycle.
Be careful not to overdo it with the thrust of the electric motor, the autonomy is good, but if you overdo it you risk being stranded easily.
The autonomy is still good and allows you to even exceed 100km quite easily.
Thinking of pedaling without the help of the electric motor is something to do only in an emergency.
The best thing is to always have a minimum thrust, so as to make the bicycle light and easy.
Using the maximum thrust of the motor only for the sections where you want to be really fast.
Overall it is a competitive e-bike in terms of performance.
In absolute terms, however, it is very good downhill and just a little heavy uphill and on flat ground.
e-bike NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 test review Pros and Cons
The NICOLAI S18 SWIFT 2025 e-bike proves to be a very valid e-bike with good overall quality.
It has an excellent frame, available in many sizes and good assembly.
The engine and battery are equally valid.
It is not cheap and it is not very light.
A beautiful e-bike, practical, effective and efficient.
So an expensive e-bike, but valid.
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NDR: the photo does not refer to the specific bike being tested