15-02-2012Magic bike in Bike Magic
10-02-2012Van Nicholas Photo Competition
Van Gogh. Van Rijn. Van Nicholas? Holland has produced some great artists, and we hope that one day it will seem natural to mention Van Nicholas in the same breath as those venerable names. For we believe that every Van Nicholas is a work of art, a Dutch masterpiece to be appreciated by aficionados for generations to come. We also believe that art is for the people, so we thought we’d give you the chance to win one of our works of art, by creating one of your own.
Challenge
We want you to send us a photograph that shows off your ‘Van Nicholas feeling’ in the best possible way. The more striking, original and creative the image, the better. If you don’t own a Van Nicholas yet, you won’t be able to make use of your bike – so think creatively in order to communicate the Van Nicholas feeling!
Price
The talented creator of the winning image will receive a brand new Van Nicholas Mistral road frame or a Redwood 29” mountain bike frame. That’s up to you. But there’s more: the price will increase the more fans we have on Facebook. So if you would like to win a bigger price, invite your friends to be our fans too.
< 750 fans: Mistral or Redwood frame
750–1000 fans: Mistral or Redwood frame + Fork
>1000: Mistral or Redwood frame + Fork + Head Set + Seat Collar
Submit
You can upload your entry on our Facebook page. Please submit good, high resolution images, but ensure your files are no larger than 2048 x 2048 pixels. The closing date for entries is 10th April 2012.
So what are you waiting for? Get snapping and sharing!
Become a fan and enter now
Terms and Conditions
• Only followers may take part in this competition. Employees of Van Nicholas and our authorised dealers are excluded.
• Each participant may submit up to 2 photos;
• By participating, you consent to allowing us to use it for future promotional purposes;
• Van Nicholas reserves the right to exclude any persons from the competition;
• Van Nicholas reserves the right to change or amend the terms and conditions without prior notice;
• In the event of a dispute, Van Nicholas reserves the right to the final outcome;
• The winner will be announced on our website and Facebook page on 27th April 2012;
01-02-2012Van Nicholas Reviewed
In January our Amazon, Amazon Rohloff Belt and Tuareg have been tested by international bicycle magazines. Read the final reviews here.
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16-12-2011Test our MTB's at the 'Weg Fiets Dagen' in Velp
A couple of Van Nicholas mountainbikes (Redwood, Zion Rohloff, Zion 29") can be tested during the 'Weg Fiets Dagen' of Goossens Raceshops Velp from 16 - 31 December. On Saturday the 17th, we will be there to answer any questions.
01-09-2011New: Van Nicholas Valkyr and Redwood
Van Nicholas reveals not one, but two brand new bikes in their MTB range at this year’s Eurobike. The Valkyr is their first full-suspension mountain bike, and although the prototype made its debut at last year’s show, this year marks the arrival of the production model. Joining the Valkyr at the other end of their range is the Redwood, an entry-level all-rounder designed to be a trail-thumping utility machine. “We’re so excited to finally get the Valkyr into full production,” said Jan-Willem Sitnicolaas, Founder and Head of Design, “but we’re just as excited about the Redwood. This is our first dedicated entry-lever Titanium MTB frame, and we hope it will inspire many more people to embrace the natural suitability of Titanium to the off-road disciplines.”
The Valkyr is a complete redesign of last year’s prototype model, with even better rear end rigidity and traction. They started from the bracket – which is made of one piece and also accommodates the pivot point of the 120mm travel assembly – and worked their way up to the top. They added new seat and chain stay bridges to increase stiffness, but drilled them out to keep weight low. To keep the rear arms moving smoothly, they opted for plain bearings (instead of conventional rolling bearings) because they require no lubrication, are water resistant and are easy to replace when they eventually wear out. It’s a full-sus machine that’s been fully thought out.
As a first Titanium mountain bike, the Redwood is a great introduction for any rider. It has multi-purpose geometry, optimised for short-travel front suspension. They have designed it to be suitable for configuration as a twintyniner, to run with gears or as a single speed, and with discs or v-brakes. There is room for whatever kind of tyre you choose, and they have even left provision for a rack if you decide to use it as a tourer or commuting bike. Like all Van Nicholas bikes, it benefits from a beautiful brushed finish that shows off the natural glow of Titanium, making this entry-level utility MTB a very tempting prospect.
31-08-2011New decals Van Nicholas bikes
Van Nicholas has several exciting new products and developments to reveal at this year’s Eurobike extravaganza. News about the new models joining their award-winning range of Titanium bicycles will follow, but first, Founder and Head of Design Jan-Willem Sintnicolaas has this to say about the process of creating the revamped decals now gracing their entire range: “We wanted our new decals to stand out, yet still complement the understated, contemporary aesthetics of our state-of-the-art Titanium frames. And in addition, it had to make sense from a production and performance angle. It wasn’t an easy task.”
The three main objectives of the redesign brief were to create fresh, contemporary designs; maximise the aesthetic properties of the frames; and present a strong Van Nicholas identity while maintaining clear distinctions between models of differing disciplines.
They have placed the model name decal face-up on the top tube to give the new design a contemporary feel. Using a bold, utilitarian font has stamped identity, without distracting from the side profile impact of brushed Titanium. The Van Nicholas logo on the down tube has been sharpened by the removal of its outlines and colour-accented wraps on the top and seat tubes help to highlight each bike’s design philosophy. All the decals are cleaner, stronger and reinforce the timeless Van Nicholas aesthetic.
But it’s the smaller details they’re most pleased with, as Jan-Willem explains: “We used a Titanium-like colour to create several smaller ‘hidden’ text decals, which we have concealed in plain sight at various places on the frames. You really have to look for them – almost like a hallmark.” Not that they hope you need too much encouragement to examine their beautiful Titanium frames, but visit Van Nicholas at Eurobike and take your time to discover the hidden decals.
01-06-2011Van Nicholas in the Asian press
While riding the Dutch country side, Steve Potts of Cycling News Asia spoke to Jan-Willem Sintnicolaas about his true passions. Read the whole article.
18-05-2011VN Fans in the spotlight
18-05-2011Magnificent Mistral
Australian Cyclist loved the "excellently energetic" Mistral -
read their review now!
13-05-2011Get Involved!
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13-05-2011VN rides for charity
On the 29th May a cycle team, headed by Jan-Willem Sintnicolaas, rides for children's cancer charity Kika at one of the toughest mountain bikes routes in the world, Transalp. The team will endure a six-day trip through the Alps from Austria to Italy. The route is around 600km (400miles) and includes over 12000m (36000 ft) of climbs. Please join us by sponsoring the team, visit www.transalp4kika.nl.
More about Kika: Thanks to information from now-completed gene research, the paediatric oncology specialists are convinced that we can develop new treatments that can cure child cancer not only more often but in a ‘child friendlier’ manner. But it does mean that we absolutely have to start innovative research specifically focused on child cancer. KiKa (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij – Children Cancer-free) is soliciting funds for this special research, that could help children to beat cancer faster. More at www.kika.nl.
More about the team: Frank, Jan-Willem, Patrick, Rene, Ron and Tim all believe in giving back and use their love of biking to help good causes. Jan-Willem Sintnicolaas is the team leader and provides the titanium bikes for the event. ASPIDER supports the event.
01-04-2011Bike of the Year
Read why Cycling Plus magazine think the Chinook was one of their Bikes of the Year for 2010