Display measurement as: CentimetersInches
| A | Effective Frame Size | | A | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | |
| B | Seat Tube Length CTT | | B | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | |
| C | Seat Tube Length CTC | | C | 43.5 | 45.5 | 47.5 | 49.5 | 51.5 | 53.5 | |
| D | Effective Top Tube | | D | 52 | 53.1 | 54 | 55 | 56.6 | 57.7 | |
| E | Actual Top Tube | | E | 50.40 | 51.50 | 52.40 | 53.30 | 55.00 | 56.10 | |
| F | Head Tube Angle | | F | 72 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 73 | 73 | 73.5 | |
| G | Head Tube Length | | G | 13 | 14 | 15.5 | 17 | 18.5 | 20 | |
| H | Chain Stay Length | | H | 40.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 40.5 | |
| I | Seat Tube Angle | | I | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 73 | |
| J | Wheel Base | | J | 97 | 97.2 | 97.7 | 97.7 | 98.9 | 99.5 | |
| K | Front Center | | K | 57.5 | 57.7 | 58.2 | 58.3 | 59.4 | 60 | |
| L | Bottom Bracket Drop | | L | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| M | Fork Rake | | M | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
| Weight lbs. | | | 2.92 | 3.04 | 3.08 | 3.12 | 3.25 | 3.27 | |
| Weight kgs. | | | 1.32 | 1.38 | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.47 | 1.48 | |
Frame Material
» Van Nicholas Custom Drawn 3AL/2.5V Seamless Hydroformance Titanium Tubing
Tubing Specifications
» Chain Stays: 25.4 x 0.9MM Seamless Optiformed Tubing
» Down Tube: Seamless Hydroformance Tubing
» Seat Stays: 17mm x 0.9mm Double Tapered
» Seat Tube: 34.9mm x 0.9mm PG
» Top Tube: Seamless Hydroformance Tubing
Component Sizing
» Frame Utilizes a 130mm 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 41.2mm ID Integrated Head Set
» Maximum 25-622 (700 x 25C) Tire Clearance
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Frame Features
» CNC machined & slotted integrated shifter cable guides with 8-point detent
» CNC machined 3-dimensional sculpted 7mm thick Titanium dropouts
» 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
» 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).
» Van Nicholas chemicaly etched head tube badge
Frame Finish
» Van Nicholas Hand Polished High Lust Finish
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| Astraeus October | 2011 The hydroformed titanium of the Astraeus’ frame is lighter than
aluminium but stronger than carbon, and with its diamond-shaped tubing
it’s better looking than both.
Click here to read the complete review. | Astraeus January | 2011 Nachdem wir vor einiger Zeit schon die Gelegenheit hatten ein van Nicholas Tuareg Mountain Bike zu testen, war es nun an der Zeit die Rennradsparte der Niederländer unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Optisch hebt sich das Astraeus deutlich von anderen Titanrahmen ab.
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Jul | 2010
With titanium bikes being this good and within the ball aprk of many people's budgets, we can expect to see more of them on the roads in future. The Astraeus is a beautifull looking machine and the combination of carbon wheels and titanium frame makes a bike that is both fast and comfortable. Ride it in a race and you won't be aching all over. Maybe bikes like this will begin to change our ideas about what we should and shouldn't be riding.
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| Astraeus
Nov | 2009
The big star of the 2008 Eurobike show…
Click here to read the complete review. | AstraeusOct | 2009
Everything in the bike world is carbon these days. Frames, forks, handlebars, seatposts, wheels, even your mini pump and the top cap on your headset. Carbon is definitely a Good Thing. And if it’s not carbon, it’s so last century. Trouble is, we can overlook the fact that lots of things that aren’t carbon are good too… like titanium frames, for example...
Click here to read the complete review. | Astraeus
Jun | 2009
Met deze fiets valt niet te spotten. De krachtsoverbrenging verloopt heel
soepel en strak en je kracht gaat zonder energieverlies meteen naar de draaiende
onderdelen toe. Tezamen met de strakke wielen krijg je het gevoel de kilometers op
een echte racemachine af te draaien.
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| Astraeus
Jun | 2009
Stijf maar superlicht, stijlvol maar peperduur en vooral ook comfortabel en onverwoestbaar. Een titanenstrijd winnen met titanium, het klinkt niet onlogisch. In een wereld van carbon voorziet titanium nog altijd in de behoefte van een select gezelschap fijnproevers, zo gaat de mare. Sluiten wij ons daarbij aan?
Click here to read the complete review. | Astraeus
Feb | 2009
The Astraeus really flies out on the road. Nothing fazes this bike’s handling. And that bottom bracket stiffness comes into play as it responds to hard efforts in a way that we’ve only experienced in carbon fibre bikes…..
Click here to read the complete review. | Astraeus
Oct | 2008
The Van Nicholas Astraeus is the world's first production bike made from hydro-formed 3AL/2.5V titanium and is a very easy on the eye piece of kit indeed...
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AstraeusSep | 2008
The big star of the 2008 Eurobike show…
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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