P.H said:What size tyres can an Amazon take? They all seem to have 28 or 32mm and there doesn't seem to be clearance for much more. If you're not careful you'll end up spending a lot of money for not much difference.
User482 said:I had a look at one and I think it would probably take around 35mm. Certainly a lot more clearance than my bike anyway.
Royalrider said:I think you'll find the Amazon will only take up to 32c with mud guards on. You may squeeze something larger without the guards but I would argue that if you needed larger than 32 nobbly is the Amazon the correct choice bike? The reason I went for the Amazon was to be able to use 28c for tow paths, cinder track etc. If I wanted to go on anything rougher I would use my mountain bike. Most of the other audax type bikes you may consider will only take up to 25c tyres which are just a little too 'light' for taking of tarmac.
For cinder tracks/tow path you will probably find 32c may well be a better choice anyway, the Amazon has clearance to allow for this on that surface, in other words it should not clog up.Royalrider said:I think you'll find the Amazon will only take up to 32c with mud guards on. You may squeeze something larger without the guards but I would argue that if you needed larger than 32 nobbly is the Amazon the correct choice bike? The reason I went for the Amazon was to be able to use 28c for tow paths, cinder track etc. If I wanted to go on anything rougher I would use my mountain bike. Most of the other audax type bikes you may consider will only take up to 25c tyres which are just a little too 'light' for taking of tarmac.
peejay78 said:i have one on order, replacement for a stolen bob jackson, tescos gave me a voucher for halfrauds or condor. as much as i'd like 12 apollo MTBs, the lure of 1 condor just edged it.
full ultegra GS, open pro wheelset laced to ultegra hubs. bosses for rear rack, curved seatstays, compact chainset. it can rest next to condor acciaio (lightweight steel racer).
very VERY excited. arrives mid-january. france beckons.
It is quite straight forward to obtain an up to date price for Van Nicholas bikes, the full specification and range available can be seen on the www.vannicholas.com website, although note the prices will be in Euros ex VAT, you will need convert to Sterling (see www.travelex.co.uk for current exchange rate) and then add 15% VATJackE said:Royal Rider,
Final question, how much did your Amazon cost (inc fitting)?
Most of their UK dealers will also pay the carriage costs from Van Nicholas into the UK, that along with the lower VAT rate means it should be cheaper to buy it here in the UK than it is to buy from Van Nicholas direct.New Horizon said:Or 19% VAT if ordering direct from them, which I would not advise, given my recent experience of doing so, which, frankly, became a nightmare on delivery and ruined what should have been a once in a lifetime purchase.