Pioneer Belt Drive

The Pioneer is now available with a belt drive for low maintenance, grease-free transmission that will last almost as long as the frame itself.

Frame sizes:

48, 52, 55, 58cm & Tailormade.

Frame price:

€ 1499(incl. VAT)

Bike starting at:

€ 3674(incl. VAT)
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Lifetime Frame Warranty


Titanium won’t rust, corrode, or break down. We are extremely proud of our products. This is why we guarantee our frames for life.

Engraved Head Tube Logo


We etch our classic logo directly onto the head tube, so your grandchildren will know the frame you pass down to them is a Van Nicholas.

Size Specific Frame Tubing


To ensure your bike will fit you for life, we automatically adjust the tubing sizes of the frame to the specifications of your body.

Brushed Finish Sculpted by hand


We think the best way to showcase our Titanium frames is to hand brush them to bring out the natural brightness.

Rohloff Gearing System


The award-winning 14-gear enclosed Rohloff hub offers smooth, almost unnoticeable shifting, even when stationary.

Belt Drive System Option


Lighter, cleaner and quieter than a regular chain. The ideal choice for commuter and tourer alike.

Display measurement as: CentimetersInches

AEffective Frame SizeA525558
BSeat Tube Length CTT B515457
CSeat Tube Length CTC C464952
DEffective Top TubeD586062
EActual Top TubeE55.9057.9059.70
FHead Tube AngleF696969
GHead Tube LengthG1921.524.5
HChain Stay LengthH44.0244.0244.02
ISeat Tube AngleI7372.572
JWheel BaseJ109.1110.8112.3
KFront CenterK65.467.168.7
LBottom Bracket DropL4.54.54.5
MFork RakeM4.54.54.5
Weight lbs.3.984.154.36
Weight kgs.1.811.881.98

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

» Compatible with either V-Brake or Cantilever Brake Systems
» 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
» Frame Utilizes a 55-22/ 122T Gates Carbon Belt Length
» Maximum 60-559 (26 x 2.35) Tire Clearance

Frame Features

» CNC machined 68mm English threaded bottom bracket
» CNC machined and sculpted chain stay bridge
» CNC machined and tapered cable stops
» CNC machined sculpted 7mm thick titanium dropouts.
» 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

  Pioneer  Dec | 2010

Heeft de ketting z’n langste tijd gehad? Volgens een aantal fietsenbouwers wel. Die rusten hun reisfietsen uit met een aandrijfriem. Maar is dit kunststof kettingalternatief wel sterk en duurzaam genoeg? Om dat uit te vinden, vertrok redacteur Timo de Boer naar Marokko, om op de ruige passen van het Atlasgebergte en de zanderige pistes van de Sahara twee reisfietsen met riemaandrijving aan de tand te voelen: de Santos Travelmaster 2.6 Alu en de Van
Nicholas Pioneer.
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.

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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