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Van Nic chinook

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  • April 16, 2012 at 11:22 am #15569
    bernieaidy

    😕 Any Van Nic chinook owners out there.
    Any reviews or comments would be appreciated.
    In the market for ti bike but on budget,spotted this one
    in 62cm frame.Im a tall rider 6ft5,hoping this might do the trick.
    Thanks.

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  • June 1, 2013 at 9:52 pm #674845
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    bringmemyfix

    I’ve got a Chinook too,
    I’ve got a Chinook too, picked as something that would roughly match the geometry of my fixed road bike. Winging it’s way along the lanes for a second year now, and no regrets 🙂

    <http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1291127828> The Srampagmano Tales

    May 29, 2013 at 6:46 pm #674843
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    bernieaidy

    Looks like veloce for me
    Looks like veloce for me BC.Have only ever used campag and I don’t fancy lowering my standards to Shim. Any ideas on bar and stem? Was looking at easton aero but not sure which type is best for my height. As for the wheels I’m thinking of going hand made locally. My mrs is sick to the back teeth with all this research I’m doing for this but you know it has to be right 1st time!Mostyn I will be happy to post photo if I ever get to finish it.Need this done long before sept as Im organising cycle for diabetics to cross Ireland in a day?
    Any diabetics out there fancy a challenge post me a message!
    😀

    May 29, 2013 at 5:51 am #674841
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    Mostyn

    Or more money? to kit it
    Or more money? to kit it out! sound like a nice project;and a photo of the end result would be very nice.

    May 27, 2013 at 10:22 pm #674839
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    Well done mate, anything
    Well done mate, anything Campag will do. Now what about the wheels? More Campag should do the trick.

    May 27, 2013 at 7:42 pm #674837
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    bernieaidy

    After a lot of deliberating
    After a lot of deliberating and time waisting I finally took the plunge.
    Chinook 62cm frame in the shopping basket and waiting delivery.
    Next problem which groupset?
    😕

    April 24, 2012 at 4:57 pm #674835
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    Stefan M

    Bought my Chinook end of last
    Bought my Chinook end of last summer as I traded in my carbon Cube litening for a winter bike. I’m also 5’10” and went for the 54 with their stock 105 setup though I did plumb for the ti seatpost.
    My initial idea was to get another carbon bike this year but I’m sticking with the Chinook as I find it so good! While it’s a couple of kg heavier than my last bike I really don’t notice the difference that much and it’s so comfortable to ride… smoothing over minor road bumps that always hammered my spine before (ti seatpost helps as well with this). I believe Van Nicholas beefed up the frame to make it a bit stiffer and I haven’t noticed any flex (maybe not pushing hard enough!). I’m out 3-5 days a week, all year and the Chinook will be my only bike from now on. Might get a lighter set of wheels for the summer or upgrade the drivetrain over the years but a whole-hearted thumbs-up from me.

    April 19, 2012 at 4:43 pm #674833
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    Super Domestique

    Spesh have carbon frame /
    Spesh have carbon frame / lifetime warranty.

    April 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm #674831
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    Old Cranky

    You’d pay a lot more for a
    You’d pay a lot more for a carbon frame with a lifetime warranty. And if you decide to part company with the VN then the used prices are good because of the warranty and reputation.

    Parlee have a lifetime warranty and I was told that Trek Madone too. Any others?

    April 18, 2012 at 9:13 am #674829
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    Super Domestique

    Thanks.
    I had seen the
    Thanks.

    I had seen the complete bikes at fat birds. Both 105 and ultegra equipped. They are in range of what I am looking at. Weighing up how ‘forever’ I want the bike to be.

    April 17, 2012 at 8:21 pm #674827
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    bernieaidy

    Fat birds have a frame fork &
    Fat birds have a frame fork & headset deal for £999.
    Good enough deal if I want to build my own but judging by euro rate might be cheaper and less hassle just ordering full bike direct from V N.
    Still stewing over it.

    April 17, 2012 at 6:48 pm #674825
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    Super Domestique

    I won’t race but just want
    I won’t race but just want something that feels at least the same as the allez if not more race like.

    Could get tarmac or pinarello but weighing up my options tbh.

    How much have you seen the chinook for or are you building it up yourself?

    April 17, 2012 at 6:26 pm #674823
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    bernieaidy

    I’m thinking it has to be Ti
    I’m thinking it has to be Ti over carbon for longevity.
    A lot more money but will hopefully be worth it.

    April 17, 2012 at 5:43 pm #674821
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    Old Cranky

    I’d say you could race on it
    I’d say you could race on it but you’ll notice frame flex around the bottom bracket absorbing some energy. This is most apparent if you try it on a turbo trainer.

    When I go from my Chinook to my carbon race bike I can tell the difference especially honking up climbs; the carbon frame is more rigid and transfers the power better.

    April 17, 2012 at 5:13 pm #674819
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    Super Domestique

    How race like is it guys?
    How race like is it guys?

    You may have seen my other thread about a possible new bike purchase. Tempted to get a Ti bike in the mix of contenders so this is interesting.

    April 17, 2012 at 5:06 pm #674817
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    Old Cranky

    I have one. I bought it in
    I have one. I bought it in 2007 and it is superb.
    I’m 6’3″ and have the 60cm frame with a 130mm stem.

    I bought mine fitted with Ultegra triple with Easton EC90 fork and a handbuilt wheelset. I’ve have ridden it for about 10,000 miles, the longest ride being 220km and it is very comfortable, even on the cobbles of Flanders.

    I intend to keep mine for life. I’ve recently upgraded it to Dura Ace 7900 groupset with C24 wheelset and Rotor crankset and the weight compares with my carbon race bike running deep section C50s.

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