Product Description

Viking Cycles 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. Todays Vikings embody those core qualities and look to widen the range to suit the ever increasing demands of changing lifestyles. For 2009 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 todays manufacturing processes and lightweight tubing. Viking Easy Street 20" Wheel Folding Bike. When you tire of sitting in traffic, your daily walk to the tube or perhaps just looking for a bike that wont swallow your space then it might be time to consider a Viking folder. Always a willing partner whether it's an occasional jaunt to the shops or your daily commute, the Easy Street comes equipped with all the essentials with front & rear mudguards, a sprung rear rack and comfort saddle.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25726 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Viking

Features

• Features include: Model Type :Six speed steel folder to suit riders 150cm to 180cm. Approx Folding Time : 20 seconds. Frame Size: 13".
• Frame :Steel. Cycle Weight :16. Wheel Size :20" with 1.75" slick tyres. Gear System :Twist grip shifter with Shimano 6 Speed gears.
• Wheel Specification :Lightweight alloy rims with steel hubs. Brakes :Front and rear Alloy Vee type brakes with alloy levers.
• Handlebar and Stem :Steel Folding stem with Hi-rise Alloy bars. Additional Information :Pannier Rack, Mudguards, Side stand, quick release seatpost, Comfort saddle, folding right pedal.
• Dimensions: 82cm x 41cm x 75cm. Frame Colour :Silver. Fork Colour :Silver.

Customer Reviews

Viking folding bike review
I bought this bike a few weeks ago and it arrived quickly afterwards. It looked pretty complicated to set up and then figure out how to fold and unfold it. The instructions were not easy to follow or understand. Eventually we figured it out. Initially I thought I would never get the hang of folding it... it seemed too heavy and needed too much 'brute strength' to do it!However, I forced myself to reserve judgment until I had practiced folding it 10 times. By this time I was pretty proficient at it and could manage to unfold/fold it in less than a minute.
I've been using it to get to work from the park and ride for the last 2 weeks. Its been an absolute Godsend. Yes, its heavy (16kg) but if you only have to take it out or put into your boot then thats fine. Its not designed to be carried. The bolts that hold it together and used for the folding bit were quite stiff to begin with but again that's become better with use. It feels sturdy and reliable to ride and for me goes fast enough. The gears, of course, help with any hills or slopes.
So overall I would recommend this bike... its good value for money and does what it says on the box. Just be patient at the start and give yourself time to practice the folding part.