Van Nicholas Euros

Lagavulin

Anyone ride or rate the Euros?

It's a Van Nick I don't believe I've seen. Noticed lots of happy customers of Yukons and Amazons, many of them on here.

topdude

Contented Euros owner here
I like the compact frame, curvy chain and seat stays, brushed metal finish (no paint to scratch). Responsive and comfy on long rides, very smooth welds (have you looked at the agricultural welding on Alloy frames :shock: )
I think the Euros is the same as the new Mistral except that frame has straight chain and seat stays (cost cutting ?) the Mistral had a very good review in C+ recently.
Bought mine two years ago as frame and fork package, built it up a with Tiagra / Ultegra mix.
Was considering changing to a carbon frame but decided to stick with the Euros so have swapped over to a Sram Rival groupset and it's like having a new bike again
Oh, and it is just about he cheapest Ti frame available.

flasher

Fantastic bike, worth every penny 8)

Lagavulin

Thanks. I was just about set on a CAAD9 but - much like the last time I bought a bike - come crunch time my mind has started to wander and the budget seems to be creeping up.

I noticed to EBC have the Euros in frame only for £800 but having spent the best part of an hourgetting carried away on the VN site that doesn't actually appear such a good deal.

Positron

Yep - really like mine. Rides really nicely.

Don't underestimate the importance of build quality and fit - got from Paul Hewitt.

p.

paul_smith_srcc

topdude wrote:

...I think the Euros is the same as the new Mistral except that frame has straight chain and seat stays (cost cutting ?) ....

Yes the Mistral shares the same geometry, although at one time some of the listed data did differ which did cause some confusion; but can confirm it is. Mistral is a complete bike to a set spec', Shimano 105 with FSA chain set, front mech' and Van Nicholas brakes, although bar width, stem length and stack height can be specified.

Most initially chose 30mm height with the longest anticipated stem'; the dealer can if required then reduce both on collection, when the store does the rider set up, as naturally reducing is far easier than increasing, for example if you need to swap for a longer stem, the cables may be too short, if more spacers are needed than were initially specified the steerer maybe not be long enough to allow for the additions.

The frame does indeed have a construction to cut cost, as well as the straight rear stays it has a head tube sticker; not a badge. Many Van Nicholas test centers will use Euros to showcase both bikes, as the riding experience is naturally similar.

Paul_Smith
www.corridori.co.uk

spooky1980

Which VN frame would be more suited for the heavier rider looking for comfort ?.

paul_smith_srcc

spooky1980 wrote:

Which VN frame would be more suited for the heavier rider looking for comfort ?.

It depends on the type of cycling?

For sure heavy is subject to interpretation, but say for example 15-17 stone and 6ft to 6ft 2 then no reason that if you want a fast day ride fair weather bike then the 'Mistral' and 'Euros' are upto the job, if light loads/luggage or you want a bike that can take full guards then 'Yukon', if heavier loads then 'Amazon'.

Paul_Smith
www.corridori.co.uk

red dragon

I have had my Euros now for two years. Got it built up with Campag carbon Centaur. Changed wheels this year to Ksyerium Elite with Conti GP4000s tyres. Been out on it and I really.really think it is brilliant. I am one very happy person.