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Van Nicholas Zephyr

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Zephyr

The Zephyr is a high spec performance road bike for the rider demanding a forgiving performance solution for longer fast paced riding events or day either solo or within a bunch. Ideal for amateurs that want great performance without a "professional" price tag.

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Design
As with all Van Nicholas models, performance is paramount but aesthetics satisfy desire. The Zephyr award winning design is set to enhance day long comfort. The semi-compact dimensions are created to produce a laterally stiff yet vertically compliant ride, with seat and chain stays that increase rear triangle stiffness en heel clearance. The Van Nicholas Zephyr, comfortable for long rides, stiff enough for climbing and sprinting, and strong enough to last a lifetime

Accessories

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 multi-shaped tubing with CNC machined detailing. Available in 52, 54,56,58cm/Custom

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 Sleek, bladed down tube creates an exceptionally stiff and aerodynamic ride

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

» Seat Stays: 17mm Hourglass Round shaped and Tapered.

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

» Top Tube: 32mm Vertically Ovalized At Head Tube and Round Shaped at Seat Tube (Size 52-58cm)

» Top Tube: 32mm Vertically Ovalized At Head Tube and Round Shaped at Seat Tube (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.

» Exclusive, biaxial ovalized top tube creates a laterally stiff yet vertically compliant ride.

» 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

» High Lust Hand Polished frame 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	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
B	Seat Tube Length CTT	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
C	Seat Tube Length CTC	44	46	48	50	52	54	56
D	Effective Top Tube	52	53.1	54	55	56.7	57.7	58.5
E	Actual Top Tube	50.6	51.9	52.8	53.8	55.5	56.6	57.5
F	Head Tube Angle	72.5	72.5	72.5	73	73	73.5	73.5
G	Head Tube Length	11	12	13.5	15	16.5	18	19.5
H	Chain Stay Length	40.5	40.5	40.5	40.5	40.5	40.5	40.5
I	Seat Tube Angle	74.5	74.5	74	73.5	73	73	73
J	Wheel Base	96.2	97.4	97.8	97.9	99	99.5	100.3
K	Front Center	56.6	57.8	58.3	58.4	59.5	60	60.8
L	Bottom Bracket Drop	6.6	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.8	7	7
M	Fork Rake	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3
	Weight lbs.	3.07	3.18	3.22	3.29	3.38	3.49	3.58
	Weight kgs.	1.39	1.44	1.46	1.49	1.53	1.58	1.62