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[Closed] Viking Urban fixie/ss any good?

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Anyone tried one of these?[url= http://www.goinggoingbike.com/auction/offer/details/Viking_Urban_Fixed_Wheel_Single_Spd_56cm_Commuter_Bike-124 ]clicky[/url]

Is it a rebadged create?


 
Posted : 07/08/2010 6:58 pm
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looks like it, yeah.

If i remember correctly, the main problem with the creates was the fact that they weren't built properly -saving money on labour- RATHER than the cheap parts which were fitted themselves.

If you know what you're doing with bikes they're still a bargain. take it to bits and put it together again properly before use with a different BB and possibly headset.


 
Posted : 07/08/2010 7:26 pm
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these are a deal:
clicky click

Yeah only 26 inch wheels. I like the 700c wheels for a road bike.


 
Posted : 08/08/2010 2:31 pm
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erm Toys...did you read the specs? or do you need some lol 😉

those SS subways come with 700c wheels.... and 622-28 tyres
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CARRERA SUBWAY ZERO SINGLE SPEED HYBRID BIKE 09 18"

The all-new Carrera Subway Zero hybrid bike is the perfect commuter tool. The single speed Subway Zero features a lightweight alloy frame, a Truvativ Isoflow chainset and 700c wheels with a flip flop hub and Tektro alloy V Brakes. Riding a single speed is all about simplicity, just pedal, steer and brake!

FEATURES & BENEFITS OF THE CARRERA SUBWAY ZERO SINGLE SPEED HYBRID BIKE

New lightweight 7005 T6 heat treated urban mountain bike aluminium frame for an easy ride
Do it all tough Rigid fork with cro-moly blades and low rider bosses
Mudguard and rack eyelets
The double wall alloy 700c alloy rims are fitted with Innova low profile tyres for fast efficient commuting
700c wheels with single speed flip flop hub
Truvativ Isoflow chainset
Mudguard mounts for the easy installation of spray reducing mudguards
Double wall alloy rims with low profile 700c tyre
[url= http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_551205_langId_-1_categoryId_165534#dtab ]Link[/url]


 
Posted : 08/08/2010 2:35 pm
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I think I need some! I just assumed it was 26 inch wheels.
Still its nearly 100 more expensive. I'm thinking of going for the viking...


 
Posted : 08/08/2010 2:42 pm
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viking looks ok and as you say is £100 cheaper, though the subway does have some 'branded' components and i bet it is lighter - if that counts for owt! 😉


 
Posted : 08/08/2010 2:44 pm
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oh yes, the other thing, despite how few components attached, the creates are HEAVY AS SIN.

That carrera is a quality bike.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-carrera-subway-zero-single-speed-hybrid-bike-09-18-20 here you go, carrera zero for £150


 
Posted : 08/08/2010 6:28 pm
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Creates will give you a hernia.


 
Posted : 08/08/2010 6:32 pm