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 Optiformed Titanium Tubing
Tubing Specifications
» Chain Stays: 25.4 x 0.9MM Seamless Optiformed Tubing
» Down Tube: 42mm x 0.8mm PG
» Seat Stays: 14mm x 0.9mm PG
» Seat Tube: 34.9mm x 0.9mm PG
» Top Tube: 34.9mm x 0.9mm PG
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 3-dimensional forged 7mm thick Titanium dropouts
» CNC machined sculpted 7mm thick titanium dropouts.
» Optimal size specific tubing (Larger diameter tubing used on larger size frames).
» 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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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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