Viking, to buy or not to buy?

[Foxstro]

I'm looking to upgrade from an old mountain bike that I have been running on the road to a roadbike/fixie.

As this is something completely new to me, does this look reasonable and suitable for long (5-50 miles), flat terrain distances?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MrGrumpy]

In all honesty for £148 it looks not bad and not a hell of alot different from some branded bikes. However I still reckon you get what you pay in the end. For what you plan probably be ok if you were going to be doing hills I`d look for something lighter and stiffer.

 

[Foxstro]

In all honesty for £148 it looks not bad and not a hell of alot different from some branded bikes. However I still reckon you get what you pay in the end. For what you plan probably be ok if you were going to be doing hills I`d look for something lighter and stiffer.

I've heard some people say things about cheaper fixies that the cogs on the back wheel will break and not work, I was wondering, what kind of price would I be looking at to replace this?

 

[smokeysmoo]

A new branded cog will be around the £15 - £20 mark. See here: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/halo-track-...uk&utm_content=Halo-Halo_Track_Sprockets-Blue
Note: they do not come with a lock ring, so if you needed a new one factor in another £8 ish; http://www.evanscycles.com/products...oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle

 

[HLaB]

Jim55 (of the forum) has just bought the Viking Fixie, you could ask him what he feels about it. IMO (but not based on experience) they seem a tad heavy but good vfm. Angelfishsolo (formerly of this place) has a geared one and he has done 1000s of miles on it, IIRC he's had to replace the rear wheel but he has been very happy.

 

[phil120867]

looks ok to me but the fun of fix'd is building your own, it may cost a bit more but you can spec out all the parts, starting with a decent stiff and lighter frame. IMHO. But for £148 you could run it into the ground and buy another in 6 months. choices eh?