Display measurement as: CentimetersInches
| A | Effective Frame Size | | A | 48 | 52 | 55 | 58 | | | |
| B | Seat Tube Length CTT | | B | 47 | 51 | 54 | 57 | | | |
| C | Seat Tube Length CTC | | C | 42 | 46 | 49 | 52 | | | |
| D | Effective Top Tube | | D | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | | | |
| E | Actual Top Tube | | E | 53.80 | 55.90 | 57.90 | 59.70 | | | |
| F | Head Tube Angle | | F | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | | | |
| G | Head Tube Length | | G | 17 | 19 | 21.5 | 24.5 | | | |
| H | Chain Stay Length | | H | 44.02 | 44.02 | 44.02 | 44.02 | | | |
| I | Seat Tube Angle | | I | 73 | 73 | 72.5 | 72 | | | |
| J | Wheel Base | | J | 107.5 | 109.1 | 110.8 | 112.3 | | | |
| K | Front Center | | K | 63.3 | 65.4 | 67.1 | 68.7 | | | |
| L | Bottom Bracket Drop | | L | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | | | |
| M | Fork Rake | | M | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | | | |
| Weight lbs. | | | 3.69 | 3.98 | 4.15 | 4.36 | | | |
| Weight kgs. | | | 1.67 | 1.81 | 1.88 | 1.98 | | | |
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: 22mm x 0.9mm Double Tapered
» Seat Tube: 34.9mm x 0.9mm PG
» Top Tube: 42mm Tapered to 39mm PG
Component Sizing
» Frame Utilizes a 135mm Rear Axle Spacing
» Frame Utilizes a 27.2mm Seat Post Diameter
» Frame Utilizes a 31.8mm 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 sculpted 7mm thick titanium dropouts.
» Extended seat tube increases stand over height while creating a smaller and stiffer front triangle
» Fender mounts (chain stay bridge boss, seat stay bridge boss)
» 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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| PioneerOct | 2009
Je hebt fietsen met een frame van staal, aluminium, carbon of titanium. Bij Van Nicholas – jawel, een Nederlands
familiebedrijf - maken ze niets anders dan fietsen met een titanium frame, want dit edele metaal is bijzonder
sterk, licht, roest niet en is comfortabel om mee te fietsen.
Click here to read the complete review. | PioneerFeb | 2009
A Luxury titanium expedition bike assembled with titanium components and processed with high quality welds. The Pioneer is specially made for long expedition trips, fitted with well known racks to carry your packages. This bikes guarantees you comfortable riding.
Click here to read the complete review. | Pioneer Rohloff
Jun | 2008
The ultimate expedition-touring bike…
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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