Viking Vittoria 105

jamie1012
jamie1012 Posts: 171
edited February 2013 in Road buying advice
I know Vikings don't have a good reputation, and that generally speaking when something seems to good to be true it usually is, but this still seems like a ridiculous spec for the price.

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/43868/Vik ... -Sale.html

Exactly how awful are these bikes?

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  • Ryan_f
    Ryan_f Posts: 12
    That looks pretty impressive! Although I'm not clued up enough to tell you about the spec I can tell you I've had a Viking since July and I'm very pleased with how it's going!!
  • jamie1012
    jamie1012 Posts: 171
    Ryan_f wrote:
    That looks pretty impressive! Although I'm not clued up enough to tell you about the spec I can tell you I've had a Viking since July and I'm very pleased with how it's going!!
    Which model do you have? Basically I'm looking for an entry-level bike, so I'm wondering if the criticisms of the Viking (and I'm sure there are plenty) are more valid for those looking for a serious racer and wouldn't apply to a newbie, or if this thing is literally going to fall apart after a few hundred miles. I see it has a carbon fork, and I'm very sure that poor carbon is inferior to quality aluminium.
  • Ryan_f
    Ryan_f Posts: 12
    I have the 'San Remo' I'd say it's even more entry-level than the one you're looking at! Everything on it runs smoothly and it feels sturdy! I've also seen all the bad stuff that gets said about Viking but for a newbie Getting in to Road biking i think it's just fine!

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