The biking thread

Filing done, going for a ride on it tomorrow.

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Anyone know of the quality of Viking's Road Bikes?

A friend of mine (female) is interested in one of those, but I'm wary. Trying to steer her towards Giant OCR or other ones that are better quality.

The Viking's 2012 Women's bike is about 250-299 quid from eBay Uk site... Sounds a bit dodgy.
 
Ah, that makes sense now Tom. I didn't understand why it wouldn't fit.

No idea on Viking bikes as I've never heard of them. A few reputable bike shops do sell them though so can't too bad but I'd be reluctant buying new through eBay if you can get the same price at a normal online shop.
 
Most frames are usually designed wit 160mm discs/callipers in mind which is understandable as it's the lowest common size. I couldn't be bothered buying an adapter and bigger disc so I just filed instead, this way I loose a tiny amount of weight (not important anymore as I'm on a tank of a frame) and it looks super tidy.
 
I didn't understand either, Neal... I was hoping someone would ask about it. :lol:
Got it now though!
 
It's mostly Hopes fault for making a good quality one piece calliper designed for each rotor size instead of supplying a single calliper and an adapter to make it fit the supplied disc. :sly:
 
boiltheocean
Most frames are usually designed wit 160mm discs/callipers in mind which is understandable as it's the lowest common size. I couldn't be bothered buying an adapter and bigger disc so I just filed instead, this way I loose a tiny amount of weight (not important anymore as I'm on a tank of a frame) and it looks super tidy.
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Ah, fair enough:) Those wee disks do look nice and neat right enough:tup:

Smallest disk I have is a 165mm rear (for an early Enduro 4) so I've never run into that problem myself. I have seen it turn a rather nice shade of blue though.....and the front disk (185mm) went all pringle shaped....tinging noises and everything:D Have never been able to get my Mono 4's on 205 & 185 disks to do that.....must try harder:idea:
 
It does look damn tasty with it flush to the frame like that though. :drool: 👍

Edit: I think if I put my 203 disc back on with this Elixir R I would be thrown 50ft down the trail... It was proper good even with my old brakes.
 
ExigeEvan
I usually keep my worst foot clipped in, left, and then peddle with my right on bottom of the pedal while you start off. Then, once you're up to pace roll your toes on the front edge of the pedal and you'll flip the pedal and slip into the straps. Et voila!
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Thanks for the tip - I'll give this a go. Probably not helping I am wearing chunky sneakers, but they are my dusty pair I use for sports and stuff.
 
Neal
No idea on Viking bikes as I've never heard of them. A few reputable bike shops do sell them though so can't too bad but I'd be reluctant buying new through eBay if you can get the same price at a normal online shop.
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Hm, that is true with regards to buying from the shop rather than online.

Just slightly unsure as some people do mention that they're average bikes and nothing special, in comparison to some slightly higher priced bikes that are actually pretty good for the price they're being sold at. Ah, the old cost/quality conundrum again!
 
Submerged
Hm, that is true with regards to buying from the shop rather than online.

Just slightly unsure as some people do mention that they're average bikes and nothing special, in comparison to some slightly higher priced bikes that are actually pretty good for the price they're being sold at. Ah, the old cost/quality conundrum again!
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Viking are fine for entry-level riders on a budget, but as you're looking at (only) £300-£400 more for a bike that will last you right up until you decide to start competing in races, if not well into amateur racing, it's probably worth paying the extra.

If your friend is new to riding, you'll probably want to let them hire, test or borrow a bike (from yourself, friends or a bike shop that's willing) so they can see for themselves whether they're serious enough about riding to drop bare dollar on a two-wheeled love machine... err...
 
What? I don't really do downhill, I'll take it on some downhill courses but it's not my main thing. I mostly do dirt jumping and enduro/all mountain stuff.
 
The saddle angle was a bit off, I try get it inline with the top tube just so it looks neat. I've swapped it anyway for a smaller DMR one I stripped back to just the plastic base. I've also got fairly big hands so my brake lever is quite far down for most but it's the correct reach for me when I'm standing up.

I have a feeling it will look a little better once I wash it and take a nicer picture.
 
Submerged
Hm, that is true with regards to buying from the shop rather than online.

Just slightly unsure as some people do mention that they're average bikes and nothing special, in comparison to some slightly higher priced bikes that are actually pretty good for the price they're being sold at. Ah, the old cost/quality conundrum again!
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I started out on a Carrera TDF from halfords. My mate's colleagues in Tredz even accept it's a decent bike for the money, and they hate Carreras.
 
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Aldo and I both have Carrera's so I second them as a decent brand but Decathlon seem to be beating them on spec and price at the moment. See the link below which is cheaper and lighter than the Carrera TDF, a roadie will have to give a better comparison.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-3-id_8167038.html#Product_information

EDIT: The B'Twin from Decathlon does seem pretty good. It's got a carbon fork, triple ring chainset and is 1kg lighter than the Carrera which has a steel fork (I think) and only a double chainset (not a problem for a fitter rider but triple is probably better for a beginner).
 
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