Display measurement as: CentimetersInches
| A | Effective Frame Size | | A | 35.56 | 41.91 | 45.72 | 49.53 | | | |
| B | Seat Tube Length CTT | | B | 35.6 | 41.9 | 45.7 | 49.5 | | | |
| C | Seat Tube Length CTC | | C | 30.6 | 36.9 | 40.7 | 44.5 | | | |
| D | Effective Top Tube | | D | 54.5 | 57 | 59.1 | 61.6 | | | |
| E | Actual Top Tube | | E | 53.50 | 54.60 | 56.60 | 59 | | | |
| F | Head Tube Angle | | F | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | | | |
| G | Head Tube Length | | G | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | | | |
| H | Chain Stay Length | | H | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | | | |
| I | Seat Tube Angle | | I | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72.5 | | | |
| J | Wheel Base | | J | 104.3 | 105.7 | 107.8 | 109.9 | | | |
| K | Front Center | | K | 61.6 | 63 | 65.1 | 67.1 | | | |
| L | Bottom Bracket Drop | | L | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | | | |
| M | Fork Rake | | M | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | | | |
| Weight lbs. | | | 3.13 | 3.20 | 3.27 | 3.48 | | | |
| Weight kgs. | | | 1.42 | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.58 | | | |
Frame Material
» Van Nicholas custom drawn 3AL/2.5V Seamless Optiformed Titanium Tubing
Tubing Specifications
» Chain Stays: 25.4 x 0.9MM Seamless Optiformed Tubing
» Down Tube: 45mm x 0.9mm PG
» Seat Stays: 17mm hourglass round shaped and tapered.
» Seat Stays: 17mm x 0.9mm Tapered
» Seat Tube: 32mm round shaped with internal 27.2mm sleeve.
» Seat Tube: 34.9mm x 0.9mm PG
» Top Tube: 32mm traditional round shaped (Size 14, 16.5, 18")
» Top Tube: 34.9mm x 0.9mm PG (32mm/38mm)
Component Sizing
» Compatible with Disc Brake systems only
» Frame Utilizes a 135mm Rear Axle Spacing
» Frame Utilizes a 31.6mm Seat Post Diameter
» Frame Utilizes a 34.9mm Clamp On Front Derailleur
» Frame Utilizes a 34.9mm Seat Collar
» Frame Utilizes a 44mm ID Internal Head Set
» Maximum 60-559 (26 x 2.35) Tire Clearance
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Frame Features
» CNC machined 68mm English threaded bottom bracket
» CNC machined and sculpted chain stay bridge
» CNC machined and sculpted chainstay bridge
» CNC machined and tapered cable stops
» CNC machined sculpted 7mm thick titanium dropouts.
» Crud Catcher bosses under down tube
» Extended seat tube increases stand over height while creating a smaller and stiffer front triangle
» Optimal size specific tubing (Larger diameter tubing used on larger size frames).
» Seat stay and drop out rack mounts
» Van Nicholas chemicaly etched head tube badge
» WELDED water bottle Bosses; NO alloy pop-rivets.
Frame Finish
» Van Nicholas Hand Brushed Finish
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| Zion
Jul | 2010
It’s incredibly smooth for a hardtail, surprisingly affordable, unique and lower maintenance than a dual suspension bike. For a rider who enters a few 100km and team events each year the Zion would make a fantastic if somewhat left-field choice, so long as you have time to answer all the questions you’ll get from other riders on the trail.
Click here to read the complete review. | Zion
Aug | 2006
The Zion rides the narrow line between slow speed ability and high speed agility…
Click here to read the complete review. |
VAN NICHOLAS LIFETIME WARRANTY
Van Nicholas will replace (not repair) any Titanium frame that fails due to manufacturer defects in materials or workmanship. Most companies have chosen to repair products that fail; this process however does not instil confidence in the product or company. This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser according to the following conditions and limitations.
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TIME PERIOD
Warranty coverage on the bicycle frame extends for life as long as it remains owned by the original retail purchaser. Warranty coverage on any bicycle components purchased through Van Nicholas, while owned by the original retail purchaser, will be covered by the warranty stated by their original manufacturers.
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