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Van Nicholas Amazon

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Usage

Amazon

The Amazon is a high spec "doing anything" bike for the rider with a taste for adventure. If you could only have one bike - then this is it. Touring, Cyclo Cross, Audax or stripped down for a fast road ride with narrow section tires, the Amazon with it”s array of brazes on”s provides a multitude of solutions.

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Design
As with all Van Nicholas models, performance is paramount but aesthetics satisfy desire. The Amazon geometry is set to enhance day long comfort and stability under load, yet offers rewarding handling for a faster ride. The Van Nicholas Amazon is our Cycle-Cross / Touring / Upright Road Bike / and “Audax” machine. You can seize the day and configure this frame in a multitude of variations to meet your performance and riding criteria. Complete rack and fender braze-on assortment, with ample tire clearance allows you to use and attach anything that your riding requires. The frame is cantilever, V-brake, and Disc Brake compatible as well as having three sets of water bottle bosses.

Accessories

Van Nicholas CNC Machined 6061 Aluminium seat collar

£9.99

Van Nicholas CNC Machined TITANIUM seat collar

£34.99

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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 50,54,56,58 and 60cm/Custom.

Frame Material
» Aerospace Grade, Cold Worked 3AL/2.5V Seamless Titanium tubing.

Tubing Specifications

» Chain Stays: 22.2mm Hourglass Round shaped and Tapered.

» 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 Horizontally Ovalized to create extra lateral stiffness (Size 52-58cm)

» Top Tube: 34.9mm Vertically Ovalized to create extra lateral stiffness (Size 60cm)

Frame Features

» 132.5mm Rear Axle Spacing to allow use of MTB or Road hubs

» CNC machined & slotted integrated shifter cable guides with 8-point detent.

» CNC machined 68mm English threaded bottom bracket.

» CNC machined and sculpted seat stay bridge.

» CNC machined and tapered cable stops.

» CNC machined sculpted 7mm thick titanium dropouts.

» Extended seat tube increases stand over height while creating a smaller and stiffer front triangle.

» Fender Mounts (Chain Stay bridge boss, Seat Stay bridge boss)

» 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

Frame Finish

» Hand Brushed Finish. No paint or clear coat

Component Sizing

» Compatible with either V Brake, Cantilever Brake, or Disc Brake Systems

» Frame Utilizes 27.2mm Seat Post Diameter / Recommended Length = 400mm

» Frame Utilizes 31.8mm / 1 ¼” Front Derailleur Clamp

» Frame Utilizes a 31.8mm / 1 ¼” Seat Post Clamp

» Frame Utilizes a 68mm English Threaded Bottom Bracket

» Frame Utilizes a Traditional 11/8” Head Set

A	Effective Frame Size	50	54	56	58	60
B	Seat Tube Length CTT	47	51	53	55	57
C	Seat Tube Length CTC	43.5	47.5	49.5	51.5	53.5
D	Effective Top Tube	52	54	55	56.6	57.7
E	Actual Top Tube	50.4	52.4	53.3	54.9	56.1
F	Head Tube Angle	71	71.5	72	72	72
G	Head Tube Length	11	13.5	15	16.5	18
H	Chain Stay Length	42.5	42.5	42.5	42.5	42.5
I	Seat Tube Angle	74.5	74	73.5	73	73
J	Wheel Base	99.8	100.9	101	102.1	103.2
K	Front Center	58.3	59.4	59.5	60.1	61.7
L	Bottom Bracket Drop	6.8	7	7	7	7
M	Fork Rake	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5
	Weight lbs.	3.29	3.47	3.51	3.69	3.8
	Weight kgs.	1.49	1.57	1.59	1.67	1.72