Van Nicholas Bikes

Van Nicholas Titanium – 2011 Ex-Demo Bikes Available NOW!

Friday, February 17th, 2012

We’ve a very limited number of Van Nicholas Titanium ex-demo bikes available to order now. We’re clearing out these bikes to make way for the 2012 models. Each bike has done a very small number of road miles for short test rides only. Once they’re gone they’re gone – Ti bike bargains – a once a year opportunity! Order now or miss out.

CONTACT US for more details of any of these bikes or order online by following the links below…

Van Nicholas Yukon 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano 105£1500

(all round, light touring/winter trainer/audax)

Van Nicholas Zephyr 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano Ultegra£2100

(extremely comfortable road bike aimed at sportive riders)

Van Nicholas Blaze 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano Ultegra£2100

(triathlon/time trial bike – ideal long distance race machine)

Van Nicholas Astraeus 56cm Complete Bike – Shimano Dura Ace£3400

(top of the range road frame, responsive plus ultra smooth Ti ride)

Van Nicholas Zephy Frame, carbon fork, Ti seatpost and headset – 50cm - £1300

FREE Retul Fit with All Bikes Purchased at the Triathlon Show 2012 – BOOK NOW

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Preparations are under way for this years Triathlon Show (formerly TCR) at Sandown Park race course on 2nd to the 4th of March. This years show promises to be bigger and better than ever and has gone “triathlon specific” for 2012 and Bike Science will be there in force! Meet our fitters, see a wide range of Planet X and Van Nicholas bikes and book a bike fit.

Order any Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike from Bike Science at this years show and we’ll include a FREE Retul Level 2 precision bike fit worth £184.99 with EVERY BIKE

Combine the best value bikes with the best bike fit available for the ultimate ride.

Free bike sizing consultations are available throughout the show opening times…

Friday 2nd March – 2:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday 3rd March – 9:30am to 5:30pm

Sunday 4th March – 9:30am to 5:30pm

We’re taking TWO fitting jigs this year due to last years demand. Sizing sessions are FREE and by appointment

CLICK HERE TO:- BOOK AND RESERVE YOUR SLOT

Don’t want a bike? No problem.

Come and see us at the show to talk about bike fitting, test ride Cobb, Prologo or Adamo saddle, plus more bargains to be announced before the show.


Viner Brings Tailor Made Carbon Frames to Bike Science Bristol!

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

We’re proud to announce the arrival of Viner Bikes at Bike Science Bristol. A classic Italian brand with unparalleled skill in producing tailor made carbon, titanium and steel frames. With the addition of the Viner brand to our RANGE OF BIKES we can now offer perfectly fitted and crafted tailor made carbon frames for the best possible ride and fit. Viners unique methods of frame construction allow every frame to be tuned to suit rider requirements offering the best possible ride, fit and handling.

Complete bike prices from just £1599

See these frames at Bike Science Bristol now…

Maxima RS2

Pro Cycling Magazine called the 2008 Maxima  ”The Best Bike They’ve Ever Ridden“. Now EVEN BETTER for 2012. Top of the range complete custom carbon. See the UK’s first Maxima RS2 now!

Perfecta 2.11

Custom geometry and ride. Lightweight perfection!

Vigor

Entry level tailor made aluminium alloy frame. The perfect entry level bike with the perfect fit!

Why go custom?

Firstly, let’s start with a little bit of a cycling history lesson…

In the early nineteen seventies, the Italian National Cycling Federation and Italian Central Sports School published what was to go on to become “the bible” of bike design for decades to come. In what was known as the C.O.N.I manual the Italian Federation mapped out their recommendation for bike geometries dependant on rider size. These recommendations were based on a sample set of elite riders whom the federation studied to generate data to guide all aspects of bike geometry. The majority of mass produced bikes from the major bike companies have been from designs based around the C.O.N.I numbers ever since. Designs have been tweaked slightly over the years, copied and handed down, but to all intents and purposes they’re still the same designs.

No two riders are ever the same and what’s perfect for one rider almost certainly won’t work well for another. From our day to day bike fitting experience working with riders of all ages, experience, shapes and sizes, it’s not hard to tell that today’s cyclists don’t all conform to a set of simple rules based around mainly young, flexible and elite racers.

Custom frames allow skilled bike fitters and experienced frame designers to tailor not only the rider position to suit rider goals, flexibility and morphology but also the riding characteristics of the bike including handling, stiffness, steering response and comfort.

So no matter whether you’re an elite racer, complete beginner, male, female, young or old, we can design, build and fit the perfect bike for you.

Bike Science Custom Frame Fitting Process

At Bike Science we pride ourselves on taking the extra steps needed to ensure every client gets the bike that best suits their needs. That’s why every client who buys ANY bike from Bike Science gets a pre-purchase sizing session and set up included in the cost of the bike.

For clients selecting from our range of custom Carbon and Titanium frames, we offer our ultimate custom bike fit package at no additional cost.

Step 1. A set of measurements are taken to assess the individual riders morphology

Step 2. Rider flexibility is assessed and recorded

Step 3. Rider “interview” to discuss requirements for the new frame, rider injury history and future riding goals

Step 4. Rider is observed riding their current bike (if applicable) using the Retul 3D motion capture system

Step 5. Our completely adjustable fitting bike is used along with the Retul 3D motion capture system to determine the individual’s perfect frame dimensions

Step 6. Our highly skilled fitters work along side our suppliers frame technicians to create a frame perfectly tailored to the rider requirements

Step 7. On completion of the bike build a second fitting using Retul 3D motion capture is performed to set up the new bike to the optimum position

In our opinion, this process offers the ultimate guarantee of a great bike fit and crafting the best possible bike for the individual client

Bike Science fit and supply tailor made frames in carbon, titanium and aluminium from Italian frame building masters Viner and Dutch Titanium experts Van Nicholas

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A FRAME CONSULTATION

Try ANY Bike for Size – BEFORE YOU BUY

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Why risk spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a new bike without being absolutely sure it fits?

With our state of the art fitting bikes based at Bike Science Derby and Bike Science Bristol we can replicate the position of ANY bike before you buy to ensure the frame is a suitable match for the rider. So, if you’re not sure what size frame to opt for or want to know which brands or models will be the best match for you as a rider, we can help.

If you’re interested in buying a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike from us, an initial sizing consultation is INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. You’ll pay the same price for the bike as you would if you bought direct plus get a COMPLIMENTARY BIKE SET UP or 1/2 PRICE RETUL PRECISION FIT on collection of your bike! To get started, simply book a sales consultation in either BRISTOL or DERBY now.

If you’re buying ANY OTHER BRAND try it for size before you buy by booking a Level 1 Fit. We’ll replicate the position on your choice of new bike and help you make the decision as to which makes and models will fit you best. We’ll also invite you back in once you’ve purchased the bike to complete the set up process at no extra charge.

A Level 1 Fit costs just £89.99 and is available at both Bristol and Derby studios

BRISTOL BOOKINGS HERE

DERBY BOOKINGS HERE

Because bikes work better when they fit.

Planet X and Van Nicholas Owners :: 100 Retul Fits for £100!

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Calling ALL Planet X, On-One and Van-Nicholas Bikes!

THE NEXT 100 LEVEL 2 Retul BIKE FITS BOOKED FROM OWNERS OF PLANET X, ON-ONE and VAN NICHOLAS BIKES WILL SAVE £85 – THAT’s 100 FITS FOR £100!

We’ve added more availability at our Bristol, Derby and Rotherham Fit Studios…

Bristol – Appointments Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Evenings

Derby – Now Open Tuesday to Saturday

Rotherham – BRAND NEW dedicated fitting space – Open Tuesday to Friday

To celebrate, we’re offering Planet X, On-One and Van Nicholas owners the chance to save £85 from our usual Retul Level 2 bike fit price.

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHEN OR WHERE YOU BOUGHT THE BIKE.

If it’s a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas you get our most accurate level of bike fit available for just £100!

FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO BOOK NOW AT YOUR LOCAL STUDIO

BRISTOL

DERBY

ROTHERHAM

No payment is taken at the time of booking. If your fit is on a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas, you’ll only be charged £100 on the day of your fit.

Using the Retul system gives our fitters the most accurate information possible on which to make their fitting decisions. Dynamic measurements of rider motion are taken to within 1mm accuracy whilst riding. No other system offers this level of insight into a riders motion.

We’re at the Bristol Tri

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

It’s a glorious day down on the Bristol harbourside for this years Bristol Triathlon festival. We’re here with the bikes, wetsuits and gear.

ALL SADDLES 10% OFF

BELL METEOR HELMETS – CLEARANCE – £89.99 SAVE £40!

Come on down, meet the team and enjoy the sunshine.

Book Now and Beat the Price Rise!

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Due to our recent VAT registration we’ve made the difficult decision to increase our bike fitting prices as from the 1st of July 2011. All bookings made BEFORE this date will be charged at the current prices, so book NOW and you’ll avoid the increase. We don’t take payment until the day of the fit. Remember there’s no charge if we’re sizing you for a Planet X, Van Nicholas or On-One bike!

BOOK NOW AND BEAT THE PRICE RISE

BRISTOL : – BOOK NOW

DERBY : – BOOK NOW

ROTHERHAM : – BOOK NOW

Prices as of July the 1st 2011 will be

Level 1 Static Bike Fit – £89.99

Level 2 Retul Bike Fit (1 bike Retul fit) – £184.99

Level 3 Retul Bike Fit (2 bike Retul fit) – £259.99

We’ll also be adding booking facilities for 3 rider and 4 rider fits at greatly reduced prices – watch this space.


Find your Size – BEFORE YOU BUY.

Monday, March 7th, 2011

As bike fitters one of the most difficult tasks we are faced with is clients visiting us for Retul Precision Bike Fits with bikes that how can I put it politely? – are “far from ideal” when it comes to geometry. As fitters, we never want to make the rider fit the bike, the bike MUST fit the rider. A rider should never feel that they have to contort themselves into an uncomfortable position to ride or use any significant muscular force to maintain their riding position.

Riding a frame with a geometry that either doesn’t fit or doesn’t suit the rider and their chosen discipline is of course, “far from ideal”.

Our fully adjustable fitting  jigs allow our clients to try any bike geometry, saddle and handlebar combination for size, BEFORE BUYING THE BIKE. With the skill of our expert fitters, we’ll guide you to make the best choice available to suit your size, flexibility, budget and chosen events and distances.

If you’re buying a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike from us, this service is FREE. If your’re buying any other bike, from any other brand, we’ll pre-size you before you buy the bike, and fit it to you once you’ve made the purchase. All for just £79.99. Why risk buying any bike before you KNOW it fits?

BOOK A FITTING ONLINE NOW FROM £79.99

The Perfect Fit – At No Extra Cost

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Have you ever considered purchasing a bike from the internet, but worried that you’ll get the sizing wrong? We’re here to help!

Every customer purchasing a Planet X, Van Nicholas or On-One bike from Bike Science gets a FREE sizing session on our adjustable fitting bikes before they purchase. This session gives our expert fitters time to determine the ideal frame type and size, handlebar width, stem length and crank length, plus discuss rider requirements in detail to determine the best choice of bike and suitable gear ratios.

Once your new  bike arrives with us, we’ll invite you back in to collect it and adjust your riding position for you FOR FREE with a simple setup.

Alternatively you can take advantage of our HALF PRICE Retul Level 2 fit offer – Anyone who’s purchased a bike from us saves 50% off our standard Level 2 bike fit service for the most accurate bike fit available anywhere!

READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR SIZING SESSION ONLINE NOW.

Exclusive Bikes at TCR – Studios Closed Until Tuesday 15th

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

We’re at TCR – The U.K’s largest triathlon, cycling and running show at Sandown Park Race course in Surrey. Our Bristol and Derby fitting studios are closed until next Tuesday.

We’re offering a FREE Retul fit to any customer purchasing a Planet X, On-One or Van Nicholas bike at the show, so come and meet the team, see the bikes, get sized for your new ride and see the Retul fitting system in action.

Show appointments still available – BOOK HERE

Bikes at the show include an exclusive limited offer deal on a stunning new Planet X Exocet build including SRAM Red shifting and NEW PLANET X TRI-SPOKE WHEELS! Just 10 bikes are available with this rapid new wheelset. See them first and order your bike at the show. We’re also showing off an uber bling Team Guru Nanolight complete with SRAM Red group and new Guru Carbon wheels, plus SL Pro Carbon, Exocet SRAM Red, Stealth, Van Nicholas Blaze custom and Van Nicholas Zephyr.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON SEEING THESE STUNNING BIKES IN THE FLESH.