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    #105 PAUL ASTON’S NICOLAI GEOMETRON G1

    Jan 19, 2021 3 minutes
    Words Ed Thomsett
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    Ben Winder

    To “built the ultimate mountain bike” is a pretty bold statement, but that’s what ex-Nicolai rep Paul Aston says about his aluminium GeoMetron G1. Even though Paul no longer has any ties to the German brand, he maintains that his bike is as close to perfect as he’s found, albeit with some potential for improvement. “A high pivot and chain idler to improve the action of the suspension, and moving the derailleur from the rear wheel to the mainframe

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