Carrera Virtuoso

[PerryPilgrim]

I've always stuck with Carrera, never having a problem choosing which bike I would have next... my latest being the Subway Hybrid. Now I want a road bike, it looks the best for the money it is and it's white and blue, not a big factory it just looks damn sexy!!!!!! If you have one let me know how it rides! cheers
Also I would have to get it from Halfords... which means I'm gonna have to sort the brakes out myself because they can't do them properly! completely off the point but we ALL have horror stories about that place!

 

[stoatsngroats]

I had one, a 2005 I think _ it was a great bike, solid light and fast. no doubt others will have different preferences, but for price I would say it's a good deal.

 

[cyberknight]

[QUOTE 1875669, member: 45"]I've had one. Nice bike, though there is better for the price. Especially if you can get to Decathlon.[/quote]
I have the last model, the blue and black one which is very similar and its a good bike but as paul says the triban 3 from decathlon is a better bike for a similar price.

 

[johnnyh]

Mine is 5 years young and a great commuter/winter bike, paid £250 originally and can't fault it

 

[colin w]

also have a carrera virtuoso blue/black never had any trouble with it gears smooth brakes perfect keeps up with so called much faster bikes would recomend the virtuoso 9/10

 

[Mr wogwon]

I have the new virtuoso. I am very new to road bikes but in my opinion it's a great bike for the money. The gears are great , brakes aren't brilliant although this may just be down to set up.

I am taking it to a proper bike shop for set up on Friday so should be better then.

I love it and it looks great.

Oh the pedals are cheap, and poor, I have changed then to look keo

 

[Lp4k3]

Thats one of the bikes i am also looking at... Pedals seem to be the area where people are let down by the bike... it does look amazing!!!

 

[Mr wogwon]

It's a lovely bike for a beginner like me :-)