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Viathon bikes - on clearance at Walmart

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    Product Name: Viathon R.1 Ultegra Carbon Road Bike, 54cm [name: size value: size-54cm]
    Product Description: This bike is among the world’s lightest, even with a full complement of modern features including disc brakes and internal cables routings. Less weight means getting there quicker, after all. With custom-tuned carbon and geometry, every R1 feels equally solid and responsive, no matter what your size or riding style. And thanks to a generation of building experience and relationships in the carbon manufacturing industry, we’ve done it all at a fraction of our competitor’s cost.
    Manufacturer: Viathon
    Model Number: r.1
    Product SKU: 864855450
    UPC: 819479021504
    Gender: Unisex
    manufacturer.part.number: r.1
    Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 58.26 x 10.23 x 32.28 Inches
    870-gram size 54 frame, with derailleur and water bottle mounting hardware
    Oversize tapered head tube and bottom bracket for precise handling and pedaling efficiency
    Shimano Ultegra for shifting speed and accuracy
    35mm Knight TLA carbon wheels for explosive speed and a crisp road feel
    Internal cable routings reduce aerodynamic drag
    Zipp Service Course SL cockpit for steering precision and comfort
    Clearance for 28mm tires

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    Garzone
    > bubble2 745 Posts
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    marioletto
    04-13-2020 at 05:39 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 05:39 AM.
    I have been riding the R1 105 for a few months now and It's a great bike at a very good price. Also if you are interested in this bike keep in mind that there are components that you can have configured to your likings by contacting the company.
    Despite being sold on Walmart.com this bike is assembled, shipped and sold by a small group of people who can be easily contacted and who are promptly replying to inquires.
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    > bubble2 4,711 Posts
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    ugabuga
    04-13-2020 at 06:00 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 06:00 AM.
    Tempted to order and try one tho I'm a noob knowing zilch about bikes other than sick of killing myself on a crap pos Walmart $100 or so bike. Assume can try an return here
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    > bubble2 39,097 Posts
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    Dr. J
    04-13-2020 at 06:02 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 06:02 AM.
    For $2500 they'd better return your phone calls!
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    > bubble2 9,852 Posts
    jimx200
    04-13-2020 at 06:37 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 06:37 AM.
    One will get higher end components and pay a bit less with bikesdirect. For $1,399 the Motobecane comes with Ultegra vs 105 on the Viathon at $1,499. http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...ike-xx.htm

    Another Ultegra drive train for $999. http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...da_xiv.htm
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    > bubble2 1,750 Posts
    chunky649
    04-13-2020 at 06:38 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 06:38 AM.
    I'm not going to click TD, but this is not a good deal for 2 reasons...

    1. The pricing benchmark is bikesdirect.com. After 10 seconds, I found this carbon road bike with R8000 Ultegra set for $1600. This is compared to $1600 for a S105 level bike from this Walmart seller. You can argue disc brakes and minor components, but one is Ultegra and one is S105....for the same $1600. They are both 99% imported frame and components being put together and sold by local (American) professional bike people, so there are no nationalistic advantage to either seller.

    http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...-swiss.htm

    2. I hate to stereotype fellow cyclists, but many/most of them buy expensive bikes to show off or doesn't understand materials/technology/marketing, so they fixate on brand recognition (the 'sticker') For this big reasons, they wouldn't buy a no name bike, and especially won't buy it from Walmart. Imagine the embarrassment when you pull up to your group ride in full spandex and oakleys and the guy at the next table with his COLNAGO ask you where you got your bike from?!
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    > bubble2 6,213 Posts
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    PedroR
    04-13-2020 at 06:51 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 06:51 AM.
    Quote from chunky649 :
    Imagine the embarrassment when
    ...your rear triangle snaps and you are out of work for a year, left permanently disabled and there is no one to name in your suit
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    > bubble2 1,750 Posts
    chunky649
    04-13-2020 at 07:01 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 07:01 AM.
    Quote from PedroR :
    ...your rear triangle snaps and you are out of work for a year, left permanently disabled and there is no one to name in your suit
    90% (or more?) of the bikes sold in America are made in China. I'm not seeing significant problems. If lawsuits are significant, would Walmart/Dicks' and all the other bike sellers still be in business? (Or at least still selling these bikes?)

    Do USA made bikes not break? Not according to the youtube videos of downhillers.

    Does this no-name bike company in the OP have better lawyers/warranty than bikesdirect.com?

    Maybe I'm old enough to remember when department bikes were made here, and they also sucked and break. I've had English frame weld fail, forks crack at the eyelets, etc.
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    > bubble2 6,213 Posts
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    PedroR
    04-13-2020 at 07:06 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 07:06 AM.
    Quote from chunky649 :
    lawsuits are significant
    ...when your livelihood is on the line
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    > bubble2 4,372 Posts
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    runner0382
    04-13-2020 at 07:15 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 07:15 AM.
    Quote from chunky649 :
    I'm not going to click TD, but this is not a good deal for 2 reasons...

    1. The pricing benchmark is bikesdirect.com. After 10 seconds, I found this carbon road bike with R8000 Ultegra set for $1600. This is compared to $1600 for a S105 level bike from this Walmart seller. You can argue disc brakes and minor components, but one is Ultegra and one is S105....for the same $1600. They are both 99% imported frame and components being put together and sold by local (American) professional bike people, so there are no nationalistic advantage to either seller.

    http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...-swiss.htm [bikesdirect.com]

    2. I hate to stereotype fellow cyclists, but many/most of them buy expensive bikes to show off or doesn't understand materials/technology/marketing, so they fixate on brand recognition (the 'sticker') For this big reasons, they wouldn't buy a no name bike, and especially won't buy it from Walmart. Imagine the embarrassment when you pull up to your group ride in full spandex and oakleys and the guy at the next table with his COLNAGO ask you where you got your bike from?!
    Lots of truth here. But that guy's COLNAGO is made in Taiwan along with the bulk of Carbon bikes produced and was probably made in Giant's or Specialized's factories under contract..
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    > bubble2 1,750 Posts
    chunky649
    04-13-2020 at 07:32 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 07:32 AM.
    Quote from runner0382 :
    Lots of truth here. But that guy's COLNAGO is made in Taiwan along with the bulk of Carbon bikes produced and was probably made in Giant's or Specialized's factories under contract..
    But the name is Italian, so it must be boss! ;-)


    Anyway, for anyone looking for buy cheap bike, unfortunately, you missed the best times for clearance - August-September, and January-February for Walmart and major bike retailers. The best advice I can give you is to set an alert for "bike" and "bicycle" on SD.

    But if you want a decent bike now, bikesdirect.com prices are fair. Sure, you might get lucky like I did and got a FELT DECREE 3 full carbon full suspension XT level MTB with PIKE shox for $1500 shipped last summer, but if you need a bike NOW, specially since we're all quarantined, but can still go out and enjoy the bike trails...its not worth waiting months to possibly save $200...

    https://slickdeals.net/e/13150483-mountain-bikes-up-to-55-off-felt-decree-40-1375-doctrine-6-1380-decree-4-2100-dispatch-7-80-480-at-chainreactioncycles-com?v=1&src=SiteSearch
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    > bubble2 714 Posts
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    Ubie
    04-13-2020 at 07:36 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 07:36 AM.
    If you're not married to having a carbon frame (and i'm absolutely not starting *that* debate) you can do better component-wise even from premium brands like Cannondale, Specialized, Trek, etc.

    If you just have to have a carbon frame at this price point go check out Bikesdirect, Performance/Nashbar etc.
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    > bubble2 9,852 Posts
    jimx200
    04-13-2020 at 08:14 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 08:14 AM.
    Quote from Ubie :
    If you're not married to having a carbon frame (and i'm absolutely not starting *that* debate) you can do better component-wise even from premium brands like Cannondale, Specialized, Trek, etc.

    If you just have to have a carbon frame at this price point go check out Bikesdirect, Performance/Nashbar etc.
    My next bike will have titanium frame. I ride a old school Bianchi Eros with cro-mo frame and the ride is great and less harsh on chip seal roads vs my Specialized Allez with it's aluminum frame.
    Here's a sweet bike with titanium frame and Dura Ace. Heck of a price too at $2,600.
    http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...-bikes.htm
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    > bubble2 9,852 Posts
    jimx200
    04-13-2020 at 08:18 AM.
    04-13-2020 at 08:18 AM.
    Quote from jimx200 :
    My next bike will have titanium frame. I ride a old school Bianchi Eros with cro-mo frame and the ride is great and less harsh on chip seal roads vs my Specialized Allez with it's aluminum frame.
    Here's a sweet bike with titanium frame and Dura Ace. Heck of a price too at $2,600.
    http://www.bikesdirect.com/produc...-bikes.htm
    Btw, the majority of frames from any mfg come from Kinesis in Taiwan. Quality frames at all price levels.
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    > bubble2 1,435 Posts
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    Dr_jitsu
    04-13-2020 at 08:28 PM.
    04-13-2020 at 08:28 PM.
    Taiwan makes much better quality products than the rest of China. I wouldn't trust a frame made on the mainland, but I have had good experiences w/ frames made in Taiwan.
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