rob andrew
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Hi there, does anyone own a Viking Torino? Have read a few good thigns about them on here. Swinging between this and an Airlite 100. If the Viking has rear rack mount eyelets I think I will go for this one. Anyone know if it does?
Pannier Racks/Light Touring/Road Bikes
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AndyRM
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Afraid I couldn't tell you, but if you want the Viking and it doesn't have mounts, you can get panniers which attach to your seat post.
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or panniers that mount via the quick release skewer.
But looking carefully at some of the pictures of the bike, it does appear to have an the bare minimum 2 holes in the right place. not sure about the brake bosses though, you may have to go with clamps.
however, in the close up pictures here, there does not appear to be any pannier bosses at all http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viking-Torino-56cm-Shimano-Speed/dp/B000U75BKW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top.
But I did find this http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/a-bargain-road-bike.73323/ so you could PM the OP and ask for some pictures if he still has the bike that is.
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rob andrew
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Thanks ...
Took the plunge and bought it. I think I am going to try 'P-Clamps' Very excited!
Took the plunge and bought it. I think I am going to try 'P-Clamps' Very excited!
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Let me know when you get it Rob.
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rob andrew
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Bike has arrived, looks fantastic! Unfortunately can't ride it until next weekend though. Need to figure out a way of getting a rack on now! The geometry is far more 'aggressive' than anything I am used to. Can't wait to do some fast days out, see how far I can cover. Not so sure about how it will fare in the occasional touring department though - can't imagine it being the most comfortable ride! But obviously knew that would be the case getting a road bike
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Pleased for you, I got mine the day I set off for London from Dewsbury in 2008, part to do the W.N.B.R. in London, and secondly to rise money for missing people, (mum had been missing 22 years at the time) didnt get much for the latter not being an outwardly going person I found it difficult raising money. When i picked it up in the afternoon I didn't even know how to change gear, fitted the rack and panniers and set off, got as for as Barnsley and had to stop as I had no lights, just as well it was June, might I had I hadn't been on a road bike in about 12 years at that point.
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rob andrew
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Quite a story, sorry to hear that Nigel, that's terrible. But that's a great thing to do, well done.
Lights.. another thing I need to get!
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We found out what happened last year, the police did a lot of digging that we could never have done (this was after the discovery of a body very close to where she went missing in 86, and the body had been there a similar time frame), it turns out she ended up in London (ironic that really) and died od an O.D. in 95 aged 49, just by about 2 wks, which I am older than my mum when she died.
Anyway on to brighter matters, dont know if youv'e seen this if not have a quick look.
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/lights-cree-xml-xm-l-t6.117285/
I ended up pushing it quite a bit.
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rob andrew
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Nigel very sorry to hear that. I am glad you finally found out the truth of it all though - that is something, I suppose.
Those lights are crazy! You're not gonna get missed with those on that's for sure. Had no idea bike lights could be so good, or expensive!
Just getting a few accessories for the bike now, also bottle cage and pump etc. Decided I won't be using it for touring - can't really image it being a great idea, now i have seen it. Just going to keep it light, for long day rides - what it's meant for!
Going to do up my old 80s steel racer for touring. Comfier riding position, made of steel, and generally more suitable for touring I feel. Does need a fair bit of attention though
Those lights are crazy! You're not gonna get missed with those on that's for sure. Had no idea bike lights could be so good, or expensive!
Just getting a few accessories for the bike now, also bottle cage and pump etc. Decided I won't be using it for touring - can't really image it being a great idea, now i have seen it. Just going to keep it light, for long day rides - what it's meant for!
Going to do up my old 80s steel racer for touring. Comfier riding position, made of steel, and generally more suitable for touring I feel. Does need a fair bit of attention though
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Thanks, my mind still hasn't coped with it.
I did got missed one night and got knocked off, nothing major, just a little brush, hi-vis jacket too.
I got a 80-90's Raleigh knocking about in a shed on Skye if its still there.Had a Gitane in the 80's.
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rob andrew
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Lucky escape then!
Cool... Mine is a 1982 (i think) Dawes Fox. Going to put some new wheels on this weekend although need 27" which are harder to find. Maybe a new paint job too
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I think you can put 700c on, there's not much between them, just check on the the space on the rear axle. I would need to look it up, but you might also get away with fitting a 7sp.
