Vitus Alios Triple 2008

gb155

Afternoon all, I am need desperate need of a new bike, I am looking at a Vitus Alios Triple 2008 but im worried that @22 stone Im too heavy, Please be 100% honest with me, Will that bike hold my bulk ?

pompeypoppy

Firstly, congrats on shedding so much weight.

Secondly, I have no idea. Get in touch with the manufacturer would be your best bet to confirm it.

gabriel959

Hey mate,

Just read your blog, very well done. Hope your Trek woes get sorted!!!

Buying a bike just for one event is quite excessive dont you think? Couldn't the shop were they've sold you the Trek give you one whilst your one is repaired. It is definetely not your fault - you might have to pay a small deposit but it is deffo worth asking IMHO

By the way when you get your Trek back get your self either some new Handbuilt wheels from Paul Hewitt or the Quest Comos. They are boomproof.

Good luck!

gabriel959

If you really want a road bike, seeing as your Trek is MTB really and that is no good for anything hehehe, you should be able to get yourself a Giant Defy 4 for £450 and may be some Quest Comos for another £60 quid, I know it is a bit over your budget but what is £60 quid when you are doing something that is changing your life?!!?

topher9

Again. Let me congratulate you - the transformation is amazing.

You definitely need to get a road bike - first of all because the ride will be so much fun and much faster but also because you will love it so much, you'll double your training and the weight will drop off even faster.

But get something decent that you can upgrade - not too sure about the Vitus but if you buy a road bike, you'll get addicted and want more kit. So get something that will be worth upgrading otherwise you'll have to buy another bike and it'll be a fortune. Alternatively don't be scared of second-hand, particularly on here. Most are more pre-loved than second-hand and good for miles and miles yet. You'd get a pretty good bike for your budget in the classifieds section.

Once again well done - and good luck for the ride. Post again when you've finished and tell us how you got on.

gb155

gabriel959 wrote:

Hey mate,

Just read your blog, very well done. Hope your Trek woes get sorted!!!

Buying a bike just for one event is quite excessive dont you think? Couldn't the shop were they've sold you the Trek give you one whilst your one is repaired. It is definetely not your fault - you might have to pay a small deposit but it is deffo worth asking IMHO

By the way when you get your Trek back get your self either some new Handbuilt wheels from Paul Hewitt or the Quest Comos. They are boomproof.

Good luck!

Hi mate, Thanks for that, The Trek will get sorted but I have lost all faith in the bike shop to be honest

I am looking at another bike not just for the event but because my current second is a 2000 year old (well maybe 20 years old) Townsend Terminator MTB and over the winter I put a couple of hundred miles in on it and REALLY dont want to do that again as its too small and I have no idea how its still alive so getting a second bike is the best option really, I feel naked without a bike to use and me naked ISNT a good thing lol

gb155

topher9 wrote:

Again. Let me congratulate you - the transformation is amazing.

You definitely need to get a road bike - first of all because the ride will be so much fun and much faster but also because you will love it so much, you'll double your training and the weight will drop off even faster.

But get something decent that you can upgrade - not too sure about the Vitus but if you buy a road bike, you'll get addicted and want more kit. So get something that will be worth upgrading otherwise you'll have to buy another bike and it'll be a fortune. Alternatively don't be scared of second-hand, particularly on here. Most are more pre-loved than second-hand and good for miles and miles yet. You'd get a pretty good bike for your budget in the classifieds section.

Once again well done - and good luck for the ride. Post again when you've finished and tell us how you got on.

I suppose im just scared that a road bike wouldnt take my 22 stone, I really REALLY do want one though

Will have a mull over looking for a second hand one.

gabriel959

mate, really don't get a hybrid. They are the worst of both worlds. Not the best one at tackling the roads or offroads. Also you are going to be doing Manchester to Blackpool!

I think you should get the Giant Defy 4. Great frame, it will take your 22 stone and it is easily upgradable. The componentry it gets is really basic but with the advantage that is you can upgrade it later (the Defy 1 is nearly 1k). If you are worried about wheels get the Quest Como or even better some handbuilts from Hewitt or similar.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/road/2428/32463/

gb155

gabriel959 wrote:

mate, really don't get a hybrid. They are the worst of both worlds. Not the best one at tackling the roads or offroads. Also you are going to be doing Manchester to Blackpool!

I think you should get the Giant Defy 4. Great frame, it will take your 22 stone and it is easily upgradable. The componentry it gets is really basic but with the advantage that is you can upgrade it later (the Defy 1 is nearly 1k). If you are worried about wheels get the Quest Como or even better some handbuilts from Hewitt or similar.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/road/2428/32463/

The problem with that Giant is the RRP is £475 and im pushing it big time at £450

EDIT: So even if I got one at £450 from somewhere I would be out of money to buy wheels

mask of sanity

Wow, just had a quick look over your blog and what you've achieved is incredible!! Should be a huge inspiration to others trying to loose weight! All the best with your continued weight loss and hope you're able to find a bike!! (sorry I can't be of any help with regard to the Vitus Alios).

Rich.

gb155

mask of sanity wrote:

Wow, just had a quick look over your blog and what you've achieved is incredible!! Should be a huge inspiration to others trying to loose weight! All the best with your continued weight loss and hope you're able to find a bike!! (sorry I can't be of any help with regard to the Vitus Alios).

Rich.

Thanks Rich and no probs

gabriel959

gb155 wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

mate, really don't get a hybrid. They are the worst of both worlds. Not the best one at tackling the roads or offroads. Also you are going to be doing Manchester to Blackpool!

I think you should get the Giant Defy 4. Great frame, it will take your 22 stone and it is easily upgradable. The componentry it gets is really basic but with the advantage that is you can upgrade it later (the Defy 1 is nearly 1k). If you are worried about wheels get the Quest Como or even better some handbuilts from Hewitt or similar.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/road/2428/32463/

The problem with that Giant is the RRP is £475 and im pushing it big time at £450

EDIT: So even if I got one at £450 from somewhere I would be out of money to buy wheels

Have a look, I have seen at least 4 places selling them for £450. You don't need the wheels, the ones that it comes with should be good to start with.

gb155

gabriel959 wrote:

gb155 wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

mate, really don't get a hybrid. They are the worst of both worlds. Not the best one at tackling the roads or offroads. Also you are going to be doing Manchester to Blackpool!

I think you should get the Giant Defy 4. Great frame, it will take your 22 stone and it is easily upgradable. The componentry it gets is really basic but with the advantage that is you can upgrade it later (the Defy 1 is nearly 1k). If you are worried about wheels get the Quest Como or even better some handbuilts from Hewitt or similar.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/road/2428/32463/

The problem with that Giant is the RRP is £475 and im pushing it big time at £450

EDIT: So even if I got one at £450 from somewhere I would be out of money to buy wheels

Have a look, I have seen at least 4 places selling them for £450. You don't need the wheels, the ones that it comes with should be good to start with.

Are any of those 4 places in Manchester ? I really need to pick something up ASAPnow