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For those with the Businesses & Hobbies expansion, the Nordhaven Bike Parts collection introduces a fresh challenge centered around salvaging discarded components and restoring them to their original glory. Each piece holds a bit of history, making this more than just another set to complete — it’s a glimpse into the stories of the town. Whether players are collectors at heart or just looking for something new to uncover, this guide will walk them through how and where to find every part.
How to Find Nordhaven Bike Parts in The Sims 4
The fictional world of Nordhaven was largely inspired by Northern European cities like Amsterdam and Stockholm, with its industrial history and running canals. Much like the canals in these cities, from which tens of thousands of bikes are pulled each year, Sims can sometimes fish bike parts out of fishing spots in Nordhaven.
For a chance to discover both bike frames and bike wheels in this collection, players must select the "Clean the Canal" interaction at fishing locations around Nordhaven. Sims can find bike wheels in Gammelvik, while the bike frames are more frequently found in Iverstad.
Performing this cleanup not only helps the environment but also boosts a Sim’s fishing skill, increasing their chances of uncovering rare bike parts as their skill improves.
Gammelvik Fishing Spots
Gammelvik is the neighborhood in the southeast corner of the map. It's the oldest district in Nordhaven, where inhabitants and tourists flock for peaceful strolls and calming bike rides.
There are a total of 10 bike wheels that can be found in two spots on this side of town. The first spot is off the docks near the beach by the Rouge Note lounge. This spot is a tranquil escape, where Sims can cast their lines into sparkling waters surrounded by rocky shores, lush trees, and breathtaking mountain views.
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The second spot where players will likely find bike parts is in the canals by the Old Torget House lot. This location is a bit run down, as depicted by the graffiti-covered walls, discarded papers and trash blowing in the wind, and rats skittering around at the edge of the water. Despite its grimy appearance, it is still worth visiting and offers the chance to reel in valuable bike parts and hidden treasures that can’t be found elsewhere.
Iverstad Fishing Spots
Iverstad, the northwest corner of Nordhaven, is where players can travel with their Sims to the more modern and industrial side of town. Players will likely need to spend a lot of time in these two locations, as there are a total of 18 bike frames to be collected there. One of these spots is off the water by the Terra Potta small business. Sims will travel down the long and winding ramp to fish through the water for frames.
The final fishing spot is in the canals that are located down the stairs, between New Harbor Park and the Spilled Neon tattoo shop. Set against the backdrop of the industrial train station, this spot is a prime location for reeling in discarded bike frames beneath the water's surface.
All Nordhaven Bike Parts in The Sims 4
The Nordhaven Bike Parts collection features a total of 28 pieces — 18 frames and 10 wheels — each carrying weight for a story tied to the beloved townie, Grandma Britta. The frames come in nine swatches with rusted variants, while the wheels are available in five clean designs and four weathered ones.
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Through the endearing quotes from Sims who knew her, players will uncover Britta’s love for fixing broken bikes, crafting and sharing sweets, and exploring hobbies at local meetups. Proud Sims who collect these bike components can display them on walls. They can also be sold for Simoleons from the inventory or through a home business using the Ingenius Ingvar Creator’s Showcase from buy mode.
All Bike Frames
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Name |
Description |
Rarity |
|---|---|---|
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"Anna" Cykel Frame |
“Britta would sit near the Gammelvik gazebo quite often and contemplate things. She was tickled by the public art there and called the piece near the gazebo The Pistachio so much that most of us ended up calling it Britta’s Pistachio. I heard that irked the artist quite a bit!” – Anna |
Common |
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"Emma" Cykel Frame |
“Grandma was the best bike lady and also gave me cotton candy, I miss her!” – Emma |
Common |
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"Henrick" Cykel Frame |
“Ms. Cykel loved bringing the family onto the Nordhaven ferry. I worked as a guide and she would ask questions about the buildings while Lars looked after little Mathilda and baby Sara.” – Henrick |
Common |
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"Sophie" Cykel Frame |
“Did Britta Cykel sit and model for my mermaid sculpture? I don’t think that’s my story to tell.” – Sophie |
Common |
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"Martin" Cykel Frame |
“I was riding the ferry one day and muttering about the graffiti that was ruining our beautiful town, and Britta reminded me that beauty relied on the continuing creativity bursting forth from all of us. What a strange and unique way she had of looking at the world.” – Martin |
Common |
|
“Marie” Cykel Frame |
“I remember how intently Grandma Britta would look at a broken bike. She saw the potential of anything, even something that others would discard or trash; in her hands, it would become the foundation of something new.” – Marie |
Common |
|
"Peter" Cykel Frame |
“I was coming back from my Nordhaven vacation and was seated next to Ms. Cykel on the train. She seemed nervous but excited, and filled the entire time telling me stories about Gammelvik. It made me want to schedule another visit right away!” – Peter |
Common |
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"Ida" Cykel Frame |
“After she retired from working full-time on bikes, Britta was still an active member of the community, often coming to the various meetups and trying out a new hobby or two.” – Ida |
Common |
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"Lena" Cykel Frame |
“The thing about Britta is that she never saw herself as belonging to anyone but herself. So, yes, she did love Lars and Maria and others, but they were just a part of the grand love that she put out into the world every day.” – Lena |
Common |
|
"Ann" Cykel Frame |
“I crossed paths with Britta Cykel when she came to give a talk on bicycles at the Britechester. She was so passionate, it made me jealous. I wanted to have something, anything, in my life that I cared about that much.” – Ann |
Uncommon |
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"Mathilda" Cykel Frame |
“Mother would often tell me that getting on a bike wasn’t about trying to arrive somewhere but about the experience of getting there. She wanted to enjoy every moment of the going.” – Mathilda |
Uncommon |
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"Hans" Cykel Frame |
"Ms. Cykel would always fix up my bike for free. All she wanted in exchange was a grand story about the adventure I'd taken it on to get it into that rough condition." – Hans |
Uncommon |
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"Kristina" Cykel Frame |
“As a child, I used to walk by the Cykel Bike Shop as I made my way home from school, but my family could never afford such a bicycle for myself. I must have told Ms. Cykel this one day, because a week later, a sturdy fixed-up bike appeared outside my doorway with a note that simply read: Kristina’s Bike.” – Kristina |
Uncommon |
|
"Nia" Cykel Frame |
“Well, Britta had a few tattoos, but I’ve been sworn to secrecy, so I can’t tell you what they were, and I certainly can’t tell you where they were!” – Nia |
Uncommon |
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"Erik" Cykel Frame |
“Everyone knows that having a Cykel means you care about having the best. Britta was an absolute master of construction and she knew her way around frames, wheels, and chains like no one else.” – Erik |
Uncommon |
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"Mattias" Cykel Frame |
“You wouldn’t know it looking at her, but Britta could be quite the rebel. I remember sometime after she returned from her trip to Britechester, she camped for a week in front of a Gammelvik historic building to push for more bike lanes!” – Mattias |
Rare |
|
"Ingrid" Cykel Frame |
“I apprenticed under Britta for a while and learned how to take a bike apart and make it shine. But once she was gone, it wasn’t the same, so we closed up the shop. Still, her spirit lives on in every bike you see in Nordhaven.” – Ingrid |
Rare |
|
"Lars" Cykel Frame |
“I would ask Britta from time to time whether she loved me or bicycles more and she would always tell me that her heart was big enough for everything and everyone. It made me want to grow my heart in just such a way.” – Lars |
Rare |
All Bike Wheels
|
Name |
Description |
Rarity |
|---|---|---|
|
"Karl" Cykel Wheel |
“One moonless night, Britta somehow convinced me to go skinny-dipping in the Gammelvik canals! It was exhilarating and terrifying for me, but it seemed just another night for her. I can’t imagine what her life must have been like.” – Karl |
Common |
|
"Susanne" Cykel Wheel |
“After Mom and Aunt Mathilda had their own families and moved out, Grandma moved to Iverstad and we saw her less. But she still had her big holiday party every year! I loved going to that.” – Susanne |
Common |
|
"Mikael" Cykel Wheel |
“Writing about Britta Cykel is both easy and hard. Easy because everyone in Nordhaven who knew her has a story to tell, but hard because aside from her sister Lena, there’s very little anyone knows about her before she arrived here.” – Mikael |
Common |
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"Jan" Cykel Wheel |
“Grandma never married Grandpa. She always said that our love is what ties us together, not the law. I still plan to get married one day, but she was one of a kind.” – Jan |
Common |
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"Jonas" Cykel Wheel |
“Often when I came by the bike shop, I’d find Ms. Cykel spinning a wheel and just watching it rotate. Whenever I was having a bad day, she’d say life was like a bike wheel – you’re never down for long, but you can’t count on staying on top either.” – Jonas |
Common |
|
"Camilla" Cykel Wheel |
“There was a two-week period after Britta’s 40th birthday where she disappeared. No one knew where she went! Not Lars or her children or her friend Maria! And then – pop – she was back, but refused to say a word!” – Camilla |
Uncommon |
|
"Maria" Cykel Wheel |
“When I got scared, I would ask Britta what I was to her. She would take a breath and tell me that we were two entwined souls that had the good fortune to overlap at this singular moment in time and in this wonderful place we called home.” – Maria |
Uncommon |
|
"Sara" Cykel Wheel |
“Of course, we were taught to ride a bike as soon as we could pedal. I remember one time taking a turn too quickly and ending up in the canal! I can still hear the laughs from my sister Mathilda.” – Sara |
Uncommon |
|
"Jenny" Cykel Wheel |
“When I interviewed Britta Cykel at the end of her career, she didn’t like being known as a renowned bicycle maker. She preferred to be remembered for the many friendships she forged.” – Jenny |
Rare |
|
"Johan" Cykel Wheel |
“Ms. Cykel is a fine woman who has done much to bring pride and joy to Nordhaven, but the piece is called Mother and Child. It is not Britta’s Pistachio! Please stop calling it that!” – Johan |
Rare |
Reward for Completing the Nordhaven Bike Parts Collection in The Sims 4
After collecting all 28 bike parts, Sims will receive a special voucher from the Nordhaven Bicycling Enthusiasts. It will appear in a Sim's household inventory. This voucher can be redeemed for the Cykle Dream Drifter, a sleek and stylish bicycle that serves as a well-earned reward for their efforts. It comes in nine different color variants, from browns and blacks to pinks and rainbows, perfect for all types of Sims.
With the collection complete, Sims can ride through Nordhaven with pride, knowing they’ve not only cleaned up the canals and uncovered hidden treasures but also preserved a piece of the town’s rich history.
The Sims 4
- Released
- September 2, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Cross-Platform Play
- Xbox, PlayStation, and computer versions of Sims 4 are all separate games incompatible with each other
- Cross Save
- no
- Franchise
- The Sims
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
- How Long To Beat
- N/A
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 22 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
