Van Nicholas Yukon Titanium Touring Road Bike,Carbon Forks,Mavic Ksyrium Wheels,Ultegra,Giant,Felt
£1.250
Description
Van Nicholas Yukon Titanium Road/Touring Bike with Upgraded Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset and many Titanium Extras
Frame Size 56cm – Large
£1250 O.N.O
This is an excellent all day riding, all weather bike with full mudguards, massive gear range for the big hills and reflective side strips for night riding, its the perfect all rounder bike that will last forever!
Stunning looks, sharp handling and practical design make this the ultimate commuter-meets-light touring machine. Light and fast, with Titanium’s trademark comfort for long days in the saddle.
If you are interested in some light touring or are just looking for an extremely comfortable all day riding bike then you certainly won’t be going wrong looking at a Van Nicholas Frame. The bike had a new chain a couple of hundred miles back and I have replaced the bartape today so it all feels like brand new for the new owner.
Why a Titanium Bike? - Titanium's unique properties make it an excellent material for bicycle frame construction. Its high strength, low density, low modulus, excellent fatigue and corrosion resistance deliver a skeleton that is not only extremely strong and durable, but also incredibly lightweight.Titanium does not break down, rust or corrode under any atmospheric conditions. Titanium is so resistant to corrosion it does not even need to be treated or painted.
How does it ride? - Similar to steel, Titanium has an in-built flexibility, only it is more pronounced. Therefore it is ever so slightly 'springy', which means it can absorb road vibration before it reaches the rider. (A Titanium seat post more or less eliminates it.) Consequently, you feel like you are gliding across tarmac, even when riding hard.
Nothing Beats Titanium - Unlike aluminium or carbon framesets, Titanium will not snap in an accident. This is because, like steel it gives a little. (In fact, Titanium is even more forgiving than steel, which is why its ride quality is so renowned) Also like steel it is incredibly strong. But it is lighter and it does not rust. This is one of the reasons why every Van Nicholas frame is guaranteed for the lifetime of its owner.
Here we have an excellent Van Nicholas Titanium Road/Touring bike built up with full Ultegra Triple Groupset and an excellent upgraded Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset.
The frame and groupset is 5 years old and the wheelset only 2 year old and both are in great condition!! The frame may have a few rubs and marks here and there, in line with general use, but Titanium Frames last forever and unlike other material frames there is no paintwork to damage, so any marks can simply be polished out if they bother you!
The current version of this frame is selling for £1399 frame only! The wheelset is currently on sale at £450 and weight in at 1550grams. The Titanium Stem on its own currently sells at £154 and even the Ti Spacers cost up to £20 each, you are certainly getting a lot of bike for the asking price, a real bargain!
Bike is nice and stiff and due to the Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset, every bit of power through the pedals seems to translate straight into the road, the bike really does jump forward once you put the power in. The wheels feel as good as my Zipp 404’s which are ridiculously expensive.
The Triple chainring combined with a generous 11-28 rear cassette give you ample gearing for any hill thrown at you. Perfect for all day riding when you just need to take it easy getting over the hills, couple that with the lightweight build and this bike is a dream to ride anywhere.
Buyer will not be disappointed!!!
Kit list as follows:
Van Nicholas Yukon Titanium Frame (Very Good Condition – Currently Selling at £1399)
Ultegra Triple Chainset 52-39-30
Ultegra Carbon STI Brake/Gear Levers
Ultegra Rear Derailler
Ultegra Front Derailler
Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Shimano chain and Cassette – 12-28
VNT Aluminium Handlebars and Seatpost
Van Nicholas Van Nicholas 3AL/2.5V Titanium Stem- Currently Selling at £153.99
VNT Carbon Fork
Four Titanium Headset Spacers – currently £14.99 each
Specialised Titanium Bottle Cage – Selling at £40
Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset (Great condition – RRP £450)
Selle Italia Gel Saddle (Good condition – Selling at £25)
Continental GP 4 season Tyres front and back 700C-28 (Excellent condition – Selling at £32 each)
Tortec Side Reflector Mudguards - £25
For Sizing, I am 5ft 11 and I find the bike a lovely fit. I would think that 6ft 2 down to 5ft 9 would be perfect on this bike.
Measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the frame is 56cm, from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the saddle inline with the frame angle is 730mm for me to ride at 5ft 11, the distance from the centre of the headset to the centre of the seapost level with the floor is 55cm.
No pedals included in sale.
I am looking for a quick sale so will accept offers.
I am willing to post the bike, which I have already done a few times with no problems.
All parts will be meticulously wrapped in bubble wrap and the rear wheel will remain clamped to the frame protecting the derailler,mech hanger and rear of frame etc.
I have sent three bikes through Paisley Freight and each have arrived unharmed.
Cost will be £70 with full insurance.