The Tuareg is a high spec performance bike for the the fast paced cross country rider. Singletrack riding is it"s domain. This bike is built to hammer trails at speed
As with all Van Nicholas models, performance is paramount but aesthetics satisfy desire. The Tuareg geometry is set to enhance singletrack responses as well as comfort not available elsewhere. Comparitively short chainstay give great climing and traction, however the tubing profiles are designed to soak up the trail buzz that would otherwise be tiring on many equivalent hardtails.
Material
Full 3AL/2.5V Ti construction using aerospace grade cold-worked, tapered and size-specific and multi-shaped tubing with CNC machined detailing. Available in 14, 16.5, 18, 19.5 inch.
Frame Material
» Aerospace Grade, Cold Worked 3AL/2.5V Seamless Titanium tubing.
This Bike is available in 6 different complete groupset builds
The kit:
Forks: 2009 Rock Shox Tora Solo Air, 80 Travel Diffusion Black
Bars, Stem, Seatpost & Handlebars: Van Nicholas/ Pro PLT
Saddle: San Marco
Wheels (Shimano build): Shimano WH-M505 MTB 28/28H, Black
Tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam MTB With SnakeSkin 26x2.10
Pedals not included
Groupset:
Shimano XT + XT V Brake - £1914.99
Shimano SLX + SLX Disc - £2019.99
Shimano XT + XT Disc Brake - £2353.49
Shimano XTR + XTR V Brakes - £2597.39
Shimano XTR + XTR Disc Brakes - £2914.99
Sram XX Disc - £3486.99
Frame Material
» Van Nicholas custom drawn 3Al/2.5V seamless cold worked Titanium tubing
Tubing Specifications
» Chain stays: oversized 25.4mm, tapered, and ovalized
» Down Tube: 45mm bi-axially ovalized
» Head tube: traditional lightweight (Non-Integrated) 11/8" externally and internally CNC machined
» Seat Stays: 22.2mm hourglass round shaped and tapered.
» Seat Tube: 34.9mm round shaped with internal 31.6mm sleeve.
» Top Tube: 32mm tear drop shaped for extra vertical and lateral stiffness (Size 14, 16.5, 18")
» Top Tube: 34.9mm tear drop shaped for extra vertical and lateral stiffness (Size 19.5")
Frame Features
» CNC machined 3-dimensional sculpted 7mm thick Titanium dropouts
» CNC machined 68mm English threaded bottom bracket
» 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 laser cut and welded Titanium head tube badge
» WELDED water bottle Bosses; NO alloy pop-rivets.
Frame Finish
» Hand brushed finish. No paint or clear coat
Component Sizing
» Compatible with Disc Brake systems only
» Frame utilizes 31.6mm seat post diameter / Recommended length = 400mm
» Frame Utilizes 34.9mm front derailleur clamp
» Frame utilizes a 34.9mm seat post clamp
» Frame Utilizes a 68mm English threaded bottom bracket
» Frame utilizes a traditional 11/8” head set
» Frame will take forks from 70-100mm travel.
