New ride

[daddypaul3]

hello peep's
have seen this on ebay
what are your thoughts ???? £695.00

 

[vickster]

What's the spec? Link?

It's not black, so that's one major point in it's favour, but it needs a white saddle and either white or blue tape

 

[DCLane]

I'm guessing it's this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viking-Pursuit-Lightweight-Road-Bike-2011-/290576003597

It's £659.99

Spec seems OK, although the chainset's an older one:
Frame Lightweight alloy hydroformed main tubes, with an alloy aero seat tube
Fork 700c Carbon Fibre fork
Gears Shimano 105 20 speed gears with Shimano 105 dual control levers and a Shimano 105, 10 speed 12/25 cassette freewheel
Chainset Shimano FC-R550,53/39T Hollowtech 2 piece chainset, with integrated bottom bracket set
Wheels Rigida DP-18 700C 32 hole black double wall alloy rims with CNC sides, Shimano alloy quick release hubs and stainless steel spokes
Tyres Kenda Koncept 700Cx23 all black road tyres
Steering Zoom Alloy Oversize road handlebar with Alloy Oversize ahead stem
Brakes Tektro Alloy Dual pivot brakes with Shimano alloy levers
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Arrowhead saddle with a micro adjust alloy seat post
Features Semi cartridge headset, Black cork handlebar tape. Alloy cage pedals with toe clips and straps
Colour Platinum Blue and White to frame, Platinum Blue and White to fork

 

[daddypaul3]

spec as follows


First established in 1908, the Viking brand has a history, rich in the tradition of top quality road bikes and throughout the century Viking has been synonymous with success. Proven quality, style and durability have always been the trademark standard of this brand. Using all the technical developments of today's manufacturing, the new Viking bikes are ready to face the next one hundred years.
The Viking Pursuit is a lightweight alloy 20-speed road bike.
Features

• Lightweight alloy tubing
• 20 speed
• All black road tyres
• Alloy cage pedals with toe clips and straps
• Selle San Marco Ponza Arrowhead saddle
• Platinum Blue and White to frame, Platinum Blue and White to fork
• Available in 53cm, 56cm or 59cm

Specifications

Frame Lightweight alloy hydroformed main tubes, with an alloy aero seat tube
Fork 700c Carbon Fibre fork
Gears Shimano 105 20 speed gears with Shimano 105 dual control levers and a Shimano 105, 10 speed 12/25 cassette freewheel
Chainset Shimano FC-R550,53/39T Hollowtech 2 piece chainset, with integrated bottom bracket set
Wheels Rigida DP-18 700C 32 hole black double wall alloy rims with CNC sides, Shimano alloy quick release hubs and stainless steel spokes
Tyres Kenda Koncept 700Cx23 all black road tyres
Steering Zoom Alloy Oversize road handlebar with Alloy Oversize ahead stem
Brakes Tektro Alloy Dual pivot brakes with Shimano alloy levers
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Arrowhead saddle with a micro adjust alloy seat post
Features Semi cartridge headset, Black cork handlebar tape. Alloy cage pedals with toe clips and straps
Colour Platinum Blue and White to frame, Platinum Blue and White to fork

 

[daddypaul3]

i have to say its the colour that got my attention
but am holding back for now , as my last bike purchase before my Trek was an ironhorse maverick in bright green but broke after 200 miles and i got my money back to buy the Trek

 

[daddypaul3]

I'm guessing it's this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viking-Pursuit-Lightweight-Road-Bike-2011-/290576003597

It's £659.99

Spec seems OK, although the chainset's an older one:
Frame Lightweight alloy hydroformed main tubes, with an alloy aero seat tube
Fork 700c Carbon Fibre fork
Gears Shimano 105 20 speed gears with Shimano 105 dual control levers and a Shimano 105, 10 speed 12/25 cassette freewheel
Chainset Shimano FC-R550,53/39T Hollowtech 2 piece chainset, with integrated bottom bracket set
Wheels Rigida DP-18 700C 32 hole black double wall alloy rims with CNC sides, Shimano alloy quick release hubs and stainless steel spokes
Tyres Kenda Koncept 700Cx23 all black road tyres
Steering Zoom Alloy Oversize road handlebar with Alloy Oversize ahead stem
Brakes Tektro Alloy Dual pivot brakes with Shimano alloy levers
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Arrowhead saddle with a micro adjust alloy seat post
Features Semi cartridge headset, Black cork handlebar tape. Alloy cage pedals with toe clips and straps
Colour Platinum Blue and White to frame, Platinum Blue and White to fork

yeh this is it sorry got my numbers the wrong way round

 

[DCLane]

Viking do make some decent bikes. My big issue here is that there's no published weight.

However, it's got 105, albeit probably the 5500 or 5600 version. The other components are at the budget end, but replaceable.

 

[daddypaul3]

i imagine my money will get me a better bike tho ? i just liked the colour