Can't complain at my earlier version
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/triban-3-173178017/
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/triban-3-173178017/
is the viking giro d'italia road bike any good?
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If you want to spend under £300 on a road bike buy second hand. End of.
Ok so that is stepping into a bit of a minefield, but I think there's no harm posting links to some ebay auctions in your area that take your fancy and getting some feedback, if you don't mind taking the risk of someone else bidding
But seriously, that bike looks bizarre. Downtube shifters went out in the 80's, it's surreal to see them on a modern road bike. There's got to be some other weird compromises going on to make a bike that looks snazzy cost so little.
£200-300 will get you a bike that cost £600 2 years ago, and will likely be LIGHT YEARS better than those things which might fall apart from underneath you in six months, or have parts that no one can service.
Ok so that is stepping into a bit of a minefield, but I think there's no harm posting links to some ebay auctions in your area that take your fancy and getting some feedback, if you don't mind taking the risk of someone else bidding
But seriously, that bike looks bizarre. Downtube shifters went out in the 80's, it's surreal to see them on a modern road bike. There's got to be some other weird compromises going on to make a bike that looks snazzy cost so little.
£200-300 will get you a bike that cost £600 2 years ago, and will likely be LIGHT YEARS better than those things which might fall apart from underneath you in six months, or have parts that no one can service.
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
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If you want to spend under £300 on a road bike buy second hand. End of.
Ok so that is stepping into a bit of a minefield, but I think there's no harm posting links to some ebay auctions in your area that take your fancy and getting some feedback, if you don't mind taking the risk of someone else bidding
But seriously, that bike looks bizarre. Downtube shifters went out in the 80's, it's surreal to see them on a modern road bike. There's got to be some other weird compromises going on to make a bike that looks snazzy cost so little.
£200-300 will get you a bike that cost £600 2 years ago, and will likely be LIGHT YEARS better than those things which might fall apart from underneath you in six months, or have parts that no one can service.
I think theres a retro thing with the downtube shifters like with some fixies. Could explain why they still pop up.
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
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Couldnt see bike size or your height listed... could have just been where I skim-read though.
I actually agree - great looking bike.
Can't vouch for the quality of the components though.
Cubist
Still wavin'
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Have a serious look at The Carrera Virtuoso linked above. Excellent spec, and very light for the money. If you can afford 300 then go for it.
Sheffield_Tiger
Guru
+1
Or a good secondhand...I sold mine a couple on months ago for £160 - a few scratches but nothing else - and I guarantee my 2h Virtuoso was better than a BN Viking
(It was better configured than a BN Carrera but that's a Halfords issue!)
Angelfishsolo
A Velocipedian
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I have some with SIS shifters on the flats and I can't really fault it. OK it is 11Kg but then I am 15/16stone. I find it a delightful bike that has potential for some great upgrading.
here here, went for a ride on Saturday with angelfish on his viking, i got a cube GTC race all be me being a newbie rider but it seemed a very good bike from where i was watching it, mainly from the rear but up close and personal the bike has very nice looks, i particularly like the frame shape and the wheels, and the shifters look pretty nifty too....
but up close and personal the bike has very nice looks, i particularly like the frame shape and the wheels, and the shifters look pretty nifty too....Hi all im no expert on whats the best bike for not a lot of money but i do se...
A fair few riders who wouldnt be seen dead on a budget bike, no matter what it was.
Spending a grand or more wont make you a better cyclist either.
I am going to get a viking the orrible yellow one with shifters on the frame.
It will do for me as it has what i need on it, its lighter than my bike has taller gearing and its a new bike.
People are right by saying you may get a higher spec bike second hand, but you may turn up to buy a bike and think the seller looks a bidt dodgy.
Then spend the rest of your days wondering if you are riding a stolen bike.
You only get what you pay for really and of course if you was looking to do the tour de france i expect you would be looking to spend more money.
Money permitting i should have one of these by the end of next week, if i get one i will let you all know if its any good for my requirements.
A fair few riders who wouldnt be seen dead on a budget bike, no matter what it was.
Spending a grand or more wont make you a better cyclist either.
I am going to get a viking the orrible yellow one with shifters on the frame.
It will do for me as it has what i need on it, its lighter than my bike has taller gearing and its a new bike.
People are right by saying you may get a higher spec bike second hand, but you may turn up to buy a bike and think the seller looks a bidt dodgy.
Then spend the rest of your days wondering if you are riding a stolen bike.
You only get what you pay for really and of course if you was looking to do the tour de france i expect you would be looking to spend more money.
Money permitting i should have one of these by the end of next week, if i get one i will let you all know if its any good for my requirements.
Angelfishsolo
A Velocipedian
- Location
- Cwmbach, South Wales
If the DT shifters hack you off you can get them converted to trigger or bar end shifters for a small amount of cash
Hope you enjoy the bike
Angelfishsolo
A Velocipedian
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- Cwmbach, South Wales
Hey Dave, how's things mate, hope all is good back in wales, listen, need some advice again, what do you think of this bike for fitness and riding on trails / cycle tracks? http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/49165/Orbea_Carpe_H30_2012_Bike
