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Van Nicholas Zion

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Zion

The workhorse of the Van Nicholas titanium hardtail stable; the Zion maintains our high standards of impeccable craftsmanship and consumer value. The frame incorporates integrated options for disc or V-brakes, Classic Van Nicholas geometry, size specific 3Al/2.5V seamless titanium tubing, and our acclaimed Hand-Brusted finish.

(for frame only)

Please make a note on your payment of the size you want

Please note our prices include UK VAT at 17.5%

Model

Shimano LX Complete Bike

Shimano LX with LX Disk Brake

Shimano XT Complete Bike

Shimano XT with XT Disk Brake

Shimano XTR Complete Bike

Shimano XTR with XTR Disk Brake

Price

Full Price: £1335

With Part Ex ONLY £1199

Full Price: £1431

With Part Ex ONLY £1291

Full Price: £1515

With Part Ex ONLY £1234

Full Price: £1822

With Part Ex ONLY £1639

Full Price: £2074

With Part Ex ONLY £1866

Full Price: £2228

With Part Ex ONLY £1999

These all come with 2006 RockShox TORA SOLO Forks & a Pro Finishing Kit (new better spec)

Please call for different spec any combination is available!!

Design
As As with all Van Nicholas models, performance is paramount but aesthetics satisfy desire. The Zion geometry is set for a variety of off-road riding and is incredibly comfortable. The Zion has slightly longer chainstays than the Tuareg and a suite of braze ons for braking and touring if required. Geometry is set to handle up to 100mm? forks and the latest disc brake technology.with all Van Nicholas models, performance is paramount but aesthetics satisfy desire. The Zion geometry is set for a variety of off-road riding and is incredibly comfortable. The Zion has slightly longer chainstays than the Tuareg and a suite of braze ons for braking and touring if required.Geometry is set to handle up to 100mm? forks and the latest disc brake technology.

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.

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 Reinforced gusseted down tube, greater head tube strength and stiffness

» 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 Traditional Round Shaped (Size 14, 16.5, 18")

» Top Tube: 34.9mm Traditional Round Shaped (Size 19.5")

Frame Features

» 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.

» CNC machined sculpted 7mm thick titanium dropouts.

» Crud Catcher Bosses Under Down Tube

» 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).

» Seat Stay and Drop Out Rack Mounts

» 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

A	Effective Frame Size	14	16.5	18	19.5
B	Seat Tube Length CTT	35.56	41.91	45.72	49.53
C	Seat Tube Length CTC	30.56	36.91	40.72	44.53
D	Effective Top Tube	54.5	57	59.1	61.5
E	Actual Top Tube	53.1	54.5	56.6	59.2
F	Head Tube Angle	70	70	70	70
G	Head Tube Length	11	11.5	12	12.5
H	Chain Stay Length	42.5	42.5	42.5	42.5
I	Seat Tube Angle	74	73	73	72.5
J	Wheel Base	103.6	105.1	107.2	109.2
K	Front Center	61.4	62.9	64.5	66.9
L	Bottom Bracket Drop	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
M	Fork Rake	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8
	Weight lbs.	3.25	3.33	3.4	3.62
	Weight kgs.	1.47	1.51	1.54	1.64