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Van Nicholas Chinook

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Chinook

The Chinook is a high spec classic road bike for the rider demanding a forgiving performance solution for short to medium fast paced riding events either solo or within a bunch. Ideal for riders that want great criterium style performance and acceleration with superb value to boot.

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Design:
As with all Van Nicholas models, performance is paramount but aesthetics satisfy desire. The Chinook geometry is set to performance, sprinting and precise handling with a splash of comfort. The Van Nicholas Chinook features traditional round tube construction and classic dimensions. The Chinook is the perfect frame for riders looking for the “Classic” ride and look of titanium in a light weight, high performance, and comfortable frame.

Extras

Van Nicholas CNC Machined 6061 Aluminium seat collar

£9.99

Van Nicholas CNC Machined TITANIUM seat collar

£34.99

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Material
Full 3AL/2.5V Ti construction using aerospace grade cold-worked, tapered and size-specific and round tubing with CNC machined detailing. Available in 52, 54,56,58, 60 cm/Custom.

Specifications:-

Frame Material

» Aerospace Grade, Cold Worked 3AL/2.5V Seamless Titanium tubing.

Tubing Specifications

» Chain Stays: Oversized 25.4mm, Tapered, and Ovalized.

» Down Tube: 40mm Dia Traditional Round Shaped

» Head Tube: Traditional Lightweight (Non-Integrated) 11/8" externally and internally CNC machined

» Seat Stays: 17mm straight round shaped and tapered.

» Seat Tube: 32mm Round Shaped with Internal 27.2mm Sleeve.

» Top Tube: 32mm Round Shaped (Size 52,54,56 and 58cm)

» Top Tube: 34.9mm Round Shaped (Size 60cm)

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 chainstay bridge.

» CNC machined and sculpted seat stay bridge.

» CNC machined and tapered cable stops.

» Optimal size specific tubing (Larger diameter tubing used on larger size frames).

» Van Nicholas Laser Cut and Welded Titanium head tube badge

Frame Finish

» Hand Brushed Finish. No paint or clear coat

Component Sizing

» Frame Utilizes 27.2mm Seat Post Diameter / Recommended Length = 300mm

» Frame Utilizes 31.8mm / 1 ¼” Front Derailleur Clamp

» Frame Utilizes a 31.8mm / 1 ¼” Seat Post Clamp

» Frame Utilizes a 68mm English Threaded Bottom Bracket

» Frame Utilizes a Traditional 11/8” Head Set

A	Effective Frame Size	52	54	56	58	60
B	Seat Tube Length CTT	52	54	56	58	60
C	Seat Tube Length CTC	48.5	50.5	52.5	54.5	56.5
D	Effective Top Tube	53.1	54	55	56.6	57.7
E	Actual Top Tube	52.4	53.3	54.3	55.7	57.2
F	Head Tube Angle	72.5	72.5	73	73	73.5
G	Head Tube Length	12	13.5	15	16.5	18
H	Chain Stay Length	40.5	40.5	40.5	40.5	40.5
I	Seat Tube Angle	74.5	74	73.5	73	73
J	Wheel Base	97.4	97.8	97.9	98.7	99.5
K	Front Center	57.8	58.3	58.3	59.1	60
L	Bottom Bracket Drop	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.8	7
M	Fork Rake	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3
	Weight lbs.	3.2	3.31	3.42	3.62	3.71
	Weight kgs.	1.45	1.5	1.55	1.64	1.68