In my personal experience, weight is more of a problem in people's minds. A well-balanced bike with more weight rides much better than a light, unbalanced one. On my Eboxx, for example, I've fitted a front smashpot... The bike is heavier but still rides better. I haven't weighed it myself but...
The bike is an XL.
I have been riding Nicolai bikes since 2014 and Ebikes ( Eboxx ) from Nicolai since 2019. This means I am very familiar with the geometry.
The Saturn 16 MGU is very long, just like other Nicolai bikes, but it is slightly higher at the front (I think this is a general geo...
Yes there are 2 aluminium Bikes from Nicolai right now at 45 LBS for the 140 mm Trail Bike and 38 LBS for the XC Bike . https://www.nicolai-bicycles.com/saturn-swift-landing-en