First established in Wolverhampton in 1908 the Viking brand has a history, rich in the tradition of top quality road bikes and throughout the century. Quality, style and durability have always been the hallmarks of Viking cycles.
Today’s Vikings embody those core qualities and look to widen the range to suit the ever increasing demands of changing lifestyles. For 2010 the range includes: Road, Trekking, Comfort, Tandems, Urban Sport and City Folders. No longer produced in Wolverhampton, each model now utilizes the technical developments of today’s manufacturing processes and lightweight tubing.
Viking 2010 San Marino Gents 18Spd 59Cm
At the heart of the San Marino lies an lightweight aluminium frame with a tapered steel aero fork and road racing geometry. Highlights are Shimano Sora combined brake & gear shifters for effortless gear changing and braking, 32 hole aero rims with alloy hubs & Shimano derailleur's.
The larger 700c wheels, narrow tyres and higher gearing make it easier to achieve and maintain higher speeds than a mountain bike or hybrid. The San Marino comes equipped with a 18 Speed transmission, comprising of 12-25 9 speed cassette on the rear and a 39/53T alloy chainset.
Frame: Handcrafted 6061 Aluminium Lightweight Alloy Tubing Road Frame with Road Geometry and Mudguard Clearance
Frame Size: 56cms, also available in 53cms (Code:VK38.53) and 56cms (Code:VK38.56)
Fork: 700c Hi-Ten Road Forks with Mudguard Clearance
Gear System: Shimano Sora 18 Speed Gears with Shimano STI Dual Control Levers and a Shimano 12/25 9 Speed Cassette Freewheel
Chainset: Prowheel 39/53 Tooth Double Chainset with Alloy Cranks and a Cartridge Bottom Bracket
Wheels: 700c Viking 32 Hole Black Double Wall Alloy Rims with CNC Sides, Alloy Quick Release Hubs and Black Spokes
Tyres: 700c x 23 Kenda Koncept Road Tyres
Brakes: Alloy Side Pull with Shimano Alloy Levers
Handlebar and Stem: Alloy Oversize A-Head Stem with HL Alloy Oversize Road Handlebars and Black Handlebar Cork
Saddle and Seat Post: Viking Road Saddle with Micro Adjust Alloy Seat Post
Additional: Toe Clips and Straps
Colour: Black Frame and Fork
Code No: VK38.59
