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Victory Vision Men's Road Bike
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  • Victory Vision Men's Road Bicycle with 700c tires and a 20-inch frame, ideal for commuting, pleasure riding, and around town use
  • Lightweight and responsive aluminum frame with an adjustable seat post
  • 12 speeds with a Shimano shifter and rear derailleur for smooth and reliable shifting with plenty of adjustability
  • Super strong front and rear alloy caliper brakes and durable alloy rims that will not rust
  • Comfortable alloy drop bar handlebars and platform pedals for easy riding
Product Description:
This Victory Vision Road Bicycle has a light Alloy Men's Frame, Shimano 12-Speed Stem Shifters, complete Shimano Drivetrain, a Comfortable Road Racing Saddle, Alloy Hubs, Double Wall Alloy Rims, and Alloy Seat Post. This bike is meant for speed and strength!
The Victory Vision Men's Road Bicycle is ideal for commuting and for town and country riding. The 20-inch aluminum frame is light and responsive, while 700c wheels offer speed and stability on the road. With 12 speeds, the bike has plenty of adjustability to handle inclines, and Shimano shifters and rear derailleur ensures smooth and steady shifting. The bike is equipped with super-strong front and rear alloy caliper brakes with alloy rims for a superior braking surface that will not rust. The bike has comfortable alloy drop bar handle bars that help you maintain a comfortable position on the bike, and the platform pedals are easy to operate and don't require special biking shoes.

Specifications:

  • Bike type: Road
  • Frame size: 20 inches
  • Frame material: Aluminum
  • Weight: 32 pounds
  • Number of gears: 12
  • Shifter: Shimano
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano
  • Rims: Alloy
  • Tires: 700c
  • Front and rear brakes: Alloy caliper
  • Handle bars: Alloy drop bar
  • Seat post: Adjustable
  • Seat clamp: Alloy clamp with Allan head bolt adjustment
  • Pedals: Platform
  • Standover height: 29.5 inches

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  Decent bike, but a terrible assembly experience, March 30, 2010
By Jonathan (Philadelphia, PA USA)
I'll get the good out first. This is a great bike for the money; I looked all over in stores for a comparable bike and couldn't find one for under $250. Once assembled, the bike rides fine, the gears shift pretty smoothly and the brakes are decent. The seat leaves something to be desired (it's VERY narrow) but the handlebars are great (there's a good layer of comfort foam). The frame is sturdy and well-painted (any decals are covered with a layer of clear enamel) with the only stickers being of the generic variety, like the standard "warning: always wear a helmet" one. It took me a little while to adjust everything to where I wanted it, but once there everything was hunky-dory.

The assembly, however, is a bear if you've never assembled a bike before (which I haven't). I consider myself decently handy, and if you give me a good set of directions I can usually figure things out no problem. The instruction manual in this case, however, isn't for this specific model of bike; it's a generic that reads like one of those choose-your-own-adventure books that were popular back in the day. My first clue was the warning that "pictures may not match your particular model." As I went on, I encountered a lot of "if your bike comes with this kind of...", which became very frustrating very quickly, especially when I got to the brakes - maybe it's just me, but none of those pictures look like what I was working on.

Since there are no pictures of this bike model in the manual, I had to do a lot of guessing. For example, I found out AFTER I had completed and ridden the bike that the gear shift goes under, and not on, the handlebar, and that was only from looking at the Amazon picture.

I spent roughly one hour and fifteen minutes putting the bike together, and I would say forty-five minutes of that was spent on the front brake. At first, it was set so wide that when you pulled the brake on the handlebar the pads wouldn't even touch the rim. I adjusted it one, but then they stuck in the "closed" position. It took a lot of patience and a lot of work with my adjustable wrench, but I finally got it to a working state. With that exception, everything else pretty much went smoothly.

In short, if you've assembled bikes before or consider yourself pretty handy, this is a great value. If you are the slightest bit intimidated by anything I wrote though, just spend the extra money and get a pre-assembled bike, because this won't be worth your time, and if you mess ANYTHING up, you don't want it to be your brakes.

UPDATE 7/21/2010: Ten days ago I took this bike out for a 66.2 mile ride (the ACS Bike-a-thon in Philadelphia), and have also been riding it pretty consistently since my review, and have some new thoughts.

The handlebars tend to not stay straight, especially if you drop (even gently) the bike on its side. The first 20 miles of my ride were on somewhat bumpy roads, and by the end of it my handlebars were about five to ten degrees off center. The allen wrench included with the bike needs to be inserted in such a way that the handle is actually in the bolt (otherwise it won't reach), leaving you very little leverage to turn it. This problem can probably be solved with a different allen wrench.

Also, the gears need to be adjusted regularly, because after about 10 miles they start to make noise as you pedal. Also, make sure you tighten the bolts around the seat and the post that holds it up, as a bumpy ride will stress them.

On the plus side, the stock tires held up excellently on a ride that saw about one out of every 20 riders get a flat on the less-than-stellar roads. The grips are as comfortable as my first impression, but tend to get a bit slippery with sweat (wearing gloves will negate this effect; I found out when I rested my forearm on them).

Still, for under $200, if you don't mind a trying assembly experience and buying a new seat, this is a good bike.

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  Decent bike, but a terrible assembly experience, March 30, 2010
By Jonathan Mettin (Philadelphia, PA USA)
I'll get the good out first. This is a great bike for the money; I looked all over in stores for a comparable bike and couldn't find one for under $250. Once assembled, the bike rides fine, the gears shift pretty smoothly and the brakes are decent. The seat leaves something to be desired (it's VERY narrow) but the handlebars are great (there's a good layer of comfort foam). The frame is sturdy and well-painted (any decals are covered with a layer of clear enamel) with the only stickers being of the generic variety, like the standard "warning: always wear a helmet" one. It took me a little while to adjust everything to where I wanted it, but once there everything was hunky-dory.

The assembly, however, is a bear if you've never assembled a bike before (which I haven't). I consider myself decently handy, and if you give me a good set of directions I can usually figure things out no problem. The instruction manual in this case, however, isn't for this specific model of bike; it's a generic that reads like one of those choose-your-own-adventure books that were popular back in the day. My first clue was the warning that "pictures may not match your particular model." As I went on, I encountered a lot of "if your bike comes with this kind of...", which became very frustrating very quickly, especially when I got to the brakes - maybe it's just me, but none of those pictures look like what I was working on.

Since there are no pictures of this bike model in the manual, I had to do a lot of guessing. For example, I found out AFTER I had completed and ridden the bike that the gear shift goes under, and not on, the handlebar, and that was only from looking at the Amazon picture.

I spent roughly one hour and fifteen minutes putting the bike together, and I would say forty-five minutes of that was spent on the front brake. At first, it was set so wide that when you pulled the brake on the handlebar the pads wouldn't even touch the rim. I adjusted it one, but then they stuck in the "closed" position. It took a lot of patience and a lot of work with my adjustable wrench, but I finally got it to a working state. With that exception, everything else pretty much went smoothly.

In short, if you've assembled bikes before or consider yourself pretty handy, this is a great value. If you are the slightest bit intimidated by anything I wrote though, just spend the extra money and get a pre-assembled bike, because this won't be worth your time, and if you mess ANYTHING up, you don't want it to be your brakes.

UPDATE 7/21/2010: Ten days ago I took this bike out for a 66.2 mile ride (the ACS Bike-a-thon in Philadelphia), and have also been riding it pretty consistently since my review, and have some new thoughts.

The handlebars tend to not stay straight, especially if you drop (even gently) the bike on its side. The first 20 miles of my ride were on somewhat bumpy roads, and by the end of it my handlebars were about five to ten degrees off center. The allen wrench included with the bike needs to be inserted in such a way that the handle is actually in the bolt (otherwise it won't reach), leaving you very little leverage to turn it. This problem can probably be solved with a different allen wrench.

Also, the gears need to be adjusted regularly, because after about 10 miles they start to make noise as you pedal. Also, make sure you tighten the bolts around the seat and the post that holds it up, as a bumpy ride will stress them.

On the plus side, the stock tires held up excellently on a ride that saw about one out of every 20 riders get a flat on the less-than-stellar roads. The grips are as comfortable as my first impression, but tend to get a bit slippery with sweat (wearing gloves will negate this effect; I found out when I rested my forearm on them).

Still, for under $200, if you don't mind a trying assembly experience and buying a new seat, this is a good bike.

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  Great bike (for the money), December 18, 2009
By D. CORKHILL
Ok, to be honest, I have not yet ridden the bike, the 4 stars are for my impressions so far. I know that there are a lot more bike brands out there than there are bike makers, and most use the same components anyway. I wasn't expecting a top of the line bike here, just something to ride to store and take some mid-distance rides on the bike trails. I was actually impressed when I unpacked it, everything looks great. Good paint job, the logos aren't just stickers on top like a lot of inexpensive, (and some fairly expensive), bikes. The components are all very good quality, Shimano shifters, very good derailleurs, good brakes, excellent tape job on the handlebars. The frame is solid, good welds, beefy and still light enough to carry easily with one hand. I finished assembling it, and making all the adjustments. I'm not an expert here, but I am pretty handy in general, plus I have owned, assembled, refurbished and maintained bikes before. The assembly was a breeze, everything fit like it should, no problems at all. Getting the brakes, etc. adjusted correctly, well, I wouldn't want to do it without any experience, and the manual included wouldn't be much help to a newbie. I aired up one tire, then started the second, got to 40 pounds, and it blew. I took it off the rim to patch the tube and saw that the rim strip didn't cover all the spoke holes. Well, this isn't cool, and I'd be worried about the quality of the bike in general, but I called the number for product support, and had a very nice conversation, they laughed when I told them the problem, apparently it was a new one for them. Before I got around to asking what they'd do to fix the problem, they asked for my address so they can ship two new tubes and two sets of rim strips. I know anyone can make a bad product, and there will always be some lemons, but to me the difference is the support. I feel confident riding this bike knowing that the company offers such fantastic support.

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  Great entry into road bikes..., May 11, 2010
By R (Twin Cities, MN)
I bought this bike wanting to try out cycling, possibly getting more serious in the future. I can't speak to others problems but here are a few things I found:

-The bike itself is solid, but not overly heavy.
-Assembly is a real pain, especially the front brake and attaching the shifters to the handlebar stem. These two things probably took up 75% of my assembly time.
-Adjusting the gearing is equally maddening, as there doesn't seem to be a happy medium.
-Replace the stock seat, your "bits" will thank you.

That being said...the bike is great to ride. The handlebars are comfortable, and riding position is adequate (although that may just be a matter of proper adjustment). I am 6'1", and fit comfortably, although I wouldn't recommend the bike to anyone taller. I would recommend this as a great entry level road bike (especially for the price!), and a good buy for anyone not sure about whether they will want to start biking a lot. No reason to drop minimum $500 on a new road bike, when this will last a few summers for the casual biker.

***EDIT (10.03.2010)***

Ridden this bike most of the summer, on a weekly basis. A few more problems than I would have liked, but overall it has performed well. The handlebars seem to loosen themselves pretty easily, and you will need to buy a rather long allen wrench to fix the problem (inside the front stem). Brakes are moderately awful, but I am still able to stop after applying some pretty serious pressure (adjusting the brakes on this bike is an exercise in futility). Overall, I'm still pretty happy, but will upgrade next summer or as money allows.

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  Worth the price, October 25, 2010
By ro
It is in the same price range as that of the Denali Road Bike. I have owned both the bikes now and would say that this one is better. I have owned this bike for a month and have no problems yet. I drive 5 to 10 miles every day. The bike is definitely not great if you're seriously into biking, but for normal day to day use, I would take this any day for the price. One of the gears doesn't work very well and that is the reason why I have given it 4 stars instead of 5.

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2.0 out of 5 stars.  Cool bike, real pain to assemble., September 22, 2010
By pander
My bike just arrived after almost three weeks of waiting. I was not impressed by the packaging, there were several large holes in the box. When taking it out of the box everything was attached together which was also a pain because if you didn't want anything damaged then you need a second person or be very skilled. After you get everything out of the box and set out and unattached to from other parts it's a little bit easier to deal with.

Setting up the bike was a real pain considering the instructions are for several different models. You need to buy a couple tools yourself if you want to adjust the brakes and but the front brake on decently. The piece of metal with random cut outs on it just doesn't quite work for everything. Also, the company didn't send me the correct bolt for to attach the gearshift. They sent my a very short Phillips head screw, they don't even send a screwdriver with the bike so that was an obvious mess-up. Also, the back brake was crooked and needed to be adjusted but again the "tools" that come with the bike do not work for it, it would probably be more worth while to just take it to a bike shop and pay to have someone do all the fine tuning.

After doing all I can with the bike so far I must say the frame is pretty sturdy. The handle bars are nice too, but they come out of line from the front wheel easily. You can use a medium to large adjustable wrench with is also NOT included. One thing I was impressed about was they have a place to install a water bottle holder which it convenient since my pump attaches to that. One last thing is the wheels. They seem really nice but feel like they might pop. I will update once I test out the bike.

My overall impression so far, I would not buy this bike again nor recommend it to anyone. I have not ridden it yet so I'll update when I do. Hopefully it's worth all the trouble I'm putting into it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  Bike Review, August 29, 2010
By Mr. X
I've been riding this bike for about 2 weeks now. So far I'm having a trouble relying on the bikes Tires... they're very weak and I'm almost able to see the inner tire wires. I've already had 3-4 flats due to thorns or other unknown things. But I'm having a lot of fun riding this bike, I've already gone as far as to buy me a pair of cycling shorts and gloves. I hope to keep riding it for as long as i can. But the only thing is I have to upgrade more than a few parts. The rims are beginning to chip and the breaks HAD to be replaced because they weren't very good. But all and all I'm pretty satisfied with the Bike.

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4.0 out of 5 stars.  good for the price., February 18, 2011
By Rodney (Richmond, VA)
Nice bike overall, after some minor repairs of course. It came with cheap breaks that aren't the safest to ride on the road. I recommend you take this to a bike shop before riding. setup was a little difficult but again investing some money take this to the shop will be very helpful.

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3.0 out of 5 stars.  A nice introduction to road biking., June 29, 2011
By kmeister
I must begin this review by noting that the frame size of this bike is not the listed 20 inches, but 18 inches. That being said, it was not a problem for me. I am 5' 9" and I fit comfortably on the bike. Although that comfort was introduced after I purchased a new bike seat - the stock seat will definitely be painful for most people. There is absolutely no padding on it whatsoever, so you will feel every bump of the road in your back until you get a new one.

The product I received was painted red and white, not the blue and grey you see in these pictures. I believe that the products are similar in every other regard, however.

Assembly was a relative ease, I didn't have to spend a lot of time fumbling around. That being said, I have had prior experience with working with bikes, as I maintained an old mountain bike. It's worth noting that the manual provided doesn't provide specific instructions to assembling this particular model, instead it's a general guide book. I also had my own tools. They provide a few tools in the box, but they're useless. You'll need a nice, long 6mm Allen wrench for fast assembly, and if you want to adjust the brakes, a small wrench (about 3/8th of an inch, if I recall correctly.)

Speaking of the brakes, they do need constant adjustment. While it's possible to hit high speeds on this bike, I recommend against it, because the brakes don't have much stopping power. You'll stop, but it's definitely not instantaneous. Emergency braking is possible, but very difficult.

The ride itself is a bit rough out of the box, I would definitely recommend getting a tune-up from a local bike shop before riding.

The frame is a bit heavier than most other road bikes, I believe this is due to manufacturing constraints.

In regards to the quality/reliability of the product, I purchased the bike back in March 2011, and within a week of use, the inner tube of my bike was destroyed by the rims on this bike. While this would normally be a cause for alarm, customer service was prompt in replacing the defective parts. After getting replacement parts, I haven't had a major issue with the bike.

I would say that this bike is a fine example of "you get what you pay for." It's a nice bike to learn the basics of road biking and bike maintenance, but I do wish that I didn't have to maintain it so often. Otherwise, it's functional and gets me where I need to go. I will be looking to upgrade to a better bike as money allows.

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3.0 out of 5 stars.  You really do get what you pay for, April 21, 2011
By sbecky
I wanted to give this 4 stars, really I did, but it just doesn't come up to it. So, good things first:
The bike came quickly, so kudos to the shop for that!
This bike fits me perfectly. I am 5'6", with a 31" inseam. Any larger of a bike, and this wouldn't work. This was in my price range. I am competing in a tri, and needed a bike to get started, but didn't have $850.00 to lay down on a bike. So the sell price, plus a $40.00 tuneup and done. It's a good looking bike, nice color (blue and silver.)
Bad news: The assembly is a complete pain. I am a total newbie at this, and it was so confusing for me. The company also forgot the bolt to attach the seat, so I had to get that at the bike shop. I tried looking online for tips, videos, anything! I ended up putting it together generally, and took it to the bike shop for all the fine tuning. Very, very frustrating experience, but the bike shop made everything work the way it should. The brakes suck. Even the shop said they had a hard time getting them tuned the way they should be, and they still suck. I'm a bit scared to get a good speed going, because they can't really handle a sudden stop if I needed it. So plan on replacing not just the brake pads, but the braking system within a few months, or as you can afford it. The seat is horrible - really narrow, nowhere close to letting your sit bones on it, and hard as a rock. Invest $20 bucks in a better seat, and your bum will thank you.
Overall impression: A decent bike that will get you started. If you need one right away, and are tired of looking on Craigslist or classifieds, go for it. But plan on spending about $50-75 more than the price you buy it for on here, for all the extra tuning, and/or parts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars.  Great, January 8, 2011
By slauderbaugh (Jacksonville, FL)
This Bike is AMAZING! Its everything I could have hoped for. I am a 5'7'' teenager just getting into road bikes. I consider myself quite handy, so for me putting this bike together was a piece of cake. I didn't even have to crack the manual. Besides, its not specific to this kind of bike anyway, so it wouldn't help you. The whole rear axel is already assembled, so that takes out a lot of hassle. You do need tools though because the multitool and allen wrenches they give you are a little less than par. I plan on purchasing a bike computer and a water bottle cage, ( that's one thing it doesn't come with ). I give this bike a SUPER A+++. You can't get anything better for the money. So if you are considering buying this bike, definitely do it. You will have a great new ride.

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3.0 out of 5 stars.  Cheapest bike = cheapest ride, October 21, 2010
By NUKevin
Well for $170, you get what you pay for. This is my first road bike, and well, it works, kind of. It doesn't perform smoothly at all. I have a GIANT brand mountain bike and that thing is over 7yrs old but is a true champ! I've had problems with this from the start. Missing parts when I got it delivered. That's a joke there already. Sent it to local bike shop to build it and the technician told me he has never seen a more poorly constructed bike ever. I mean we're talking bent rear wheel axle, gear disks bent, etc. This all amounts to a rickity ride on the road. Mine won't shift cleanly from 4-3 at moderate-high speed likely because of those darn gear disks being bent. Haven't put many miles on it yet, so don't know how anything else holds up; probably not well. But, I bought the cheapest road bike on the internet and I got the cheapest road bike. If I get more into biking, I'll surely look for a better brand - Trek - but as for now, I get a taste of how things feel (like a trial bike though). Having experienced this, I'd recommend investing a couple hundred more and getting quality, but my wallet isn't stuffed, so if you're looking for cheap, expect a cheap russian roulette game on the quality of this bike with payoffs of barely ride-able to just functional.

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2.0 out of 5 stars.  Bad Investment, May 22, 2012
By Teresa Chen (Blacksburg, Virginia United States)
I bought this bike hoping it would be a nice cheaper alternative to all the fancy road bikes out there. It was my first road bike. When it was delivered to my house, I attempted to assemble it myself. I'm usually pretty good at assembling things if the instructions are clear, but I was lost when it came to installing the brakes. So I took the partially assembled bike to the pros, and they assembled it for about 90 bucks, aka more than half the price of bike. The handlebars were turned at a strange angle which made it difficult to find a comfortable grip. The mechanics who assembled it said they tried their best to make it work. I trained on it for about 6 months with relative discomfort, and a number of flat tires, but other than that the bike was fine. Fast forward to the actual triathlon, a DAY before the event, one of my tires flattened during a practice run. I thought, no big deal, I'll just change the innertube and be on my way. But upon further inspection, I discovered that one of the spokes poked through and punctured the innertube. I didn't know how to fix this, so I took it to a repair tent and got it fixed for additional moolah.

Overall, this bike was not satisfactory for me. I am even reluctant to sell it on Craigslist because I don't want somebody else to experience what I did with this bike.

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3.0 out of 5 stars.  Invest a litte and get a lot..., April 6, 2012
By Elizabeth A. Nelson (Orlando, FL USA)
So, you want to start cycling? Never had a road bike before? Not sure you want to spend the >$500 for the models found on "biking websites" like Nashbar or David's cycles? Yes. This is the bike for you.

I bought this bike as a replacement for the HYBRID I had been riding in triathlons (hey, it's all about the motor, right?). I agree that assembling it was quite a challenge. I was never TOTALLY pleased with the shifting or the brakes.

Note: 1) I'm female, but road bikes are pretty much the same regardless of gender and I'm pretty tall, so the men's bike was actually a better fit. 2) I added to the bike: a different seat, clipless SPD pedals, water bottle holder, gear pack (beneath the seat), rear light and bike computer hookup including cadence sensor. Which was probably about $130 worth of extras.

For the first few months, it was reasonably servicable. I rode 2 tri's with no incident. Then I started getting flats. Not just once in a while. I mean, every time I took the bike out, either one or both tires were flat. I started carrying tire irons and a fix a flat kit with me EVERYWHERE. I went through tubes like tissues.

Finally, after an aborted ride due to blowing THREE tubes while attempting to change and then air them, I took it to a bike shop. Not only did the tech inform me that my rim strips/tape on the inside of my rims was about as cheap as you get (and completely broken down), but the brake cables/housings are completely wrong and had been routed badly (I don't remember but I think they were already routed when I assembled it). So he had to replace my cables, housings and reroute the brakes.

It also became clear that part of why I could never seem to get the derailers adjusted properly is because the spindle/bearing on the front gears is so thick that the gears are too far from the frame for the derailer to actually GET the chain onto the higher gear. The fix for all of this plus a full tune up (wheels trued, chain oiled, frame cleaned, etc.) totaled somewhere around $130.

So now the TOTAL cost of owning this bike and getting it into a configuration in which I can use it for months on end without constant tinkering is closer to $510. Still cheaper than most, and with a much nicer seat, pedals and computer than you would get with other bikes...

So I guess the long and short of it is that yes, I still believe I got a bargain. But it has also taken alot of time, effort and even money to get it there. I certainly think it's been a great starter bike and huge learning experience!

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1.0 out of 5 stars.  Bad quality, January 27, 2012
By Bb
I bought this bike one year ago. I fixed it twenty times. The tires are very easy to broken. I changed my tires almost ten times, and vey time the bike store charged almost twenty bucks. Now the fix costs are much more than the price I bought it.

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3.0 out of 5 stars.  Crazy instructions, July 1, 2011
By Jbirdy68
I like the bike and it's a great starter bike for road races or triathalons. It was a little difficult to read the instructions and ended up putting it together incorrectly. I had to take it to a bike shop to make sure it was not get me killed. Still not a bad bike.

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1.0 out of 5 stars.  Bike was made with low price and nothing else in mind., August 21, 2011
By nerfherder2000
This bike is horrible. The geometry is nothing like any other road bike i have seen. The handle bars give you the option of one riding position, because of their awkward shape. The brakes and steering column resemble those off models from the 80's and 90's. That makes brake upgrade necessary and column upgrade impossible. The rear cassette (gears) are so cheap you must shift twice and let the bike decide what gear it wants to change to, if any. Wheel tape will need to be replaced quickly. Tires are cheap but have held up. I have installed all new running gear to make it ride-able. Has falcon cassette so you will need a special tool to change it. RUN FROM THIS BIKE.
I will suggest a road bike called the Schwinn Prelude. It has all modern components. I have one that i put 1000 miles one before the first problem came up, the wheel tape puked on me $10 fix.

EDIT: I just looked it up, Amazon sales the Schwinn Prelude. It is a different color than mine but looks the same in everything else. Look for my positive review there.

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