Vilano R2 Commuter Aluminum Road Bike Shimano 21 Speed 700c
This economical road bike is built on a lightweight 6061 Aluminum frame. It features Shimano A050 thumb shifters for convenience. It has mount points on the frame for a water bottle cage and it makes an excellent commuter.
Full Specs:
Frame: 6061 Double Butted AluminumFork: 700c 1 1/8″ ThreadlessShifters: Shimano A050Speeds: 21Front Derailleur: ShimanoRear Derailleur: ShimanoCrankset: Triple 50/40/30Wheelset: 700c Doubled Walled CNC Alloy Machined Sides, Quick Release SkewersFreewheel: 7 speedTires: 700c x 25cChain: KMCBrakes: Alloy CaliperHeadset: 1 1/8″ IntegratedHandlebar: SteelSaddle: Urban comfortSeatpost: Alloy 27.2Bike Weight: 27 lbs. (54cm approx)
Bike is shipped factory direct. Assembly & Tuning are Required. Pedal installation can be tricky, please follow included directions closely.
Product Features
- 6061 Double Butted Aluminum Frame – Lightweight
- Shimano A050 Thumb Shifters
- 700c Doubled Walled CNC Machined Wheelset with Quick Release Skewers
- Shimano 21 Speed Drivetrain to Handle Any Situation
- Free Pedals Included, Bike is Factory Direct, Assembly & Tuning are required
An impressive deal for the price. This bike is very impressive for the price. I needed to simplify a 10mi round trip commute for less than the price of public transportation. I have been commuting to work six times per week, with no major problems.The bike comes mostly assembled in a large box. The package is excellent. All you need to do is assemble the front wheel, assemble the seat, attach the shifters to the handlebars, attach the handlebars to the head, attach the included pedals and connect the brakes. After…
Unbeatable value I bought this bike as a way to get into cycling on the cheap and so far it has completely exeeded my expectations. I’ve put about 150 miles on the bike so far without issue. The tires and tubes that come stock are pretty decent, athough I do plan on replacing them in the future. The gear shifters take some getting used to as opposed to integrated shifters, but they get the job done. One main problem with the shifters, as stated in other reviews, is that they offer no room to mount accessories…
I will say that in general, this bike has … I will say that in general, this bike has exceeded my expectations. I have had none of the issues that many have referred to in their reviews. The wheels were relatively true on arrival (the back wheel had a slight wobble, but not enough to mess with), I have had no trouble with flats in the first 150 miles, and I found setup to be quite straight forward. The Shimano shifters work well.I have not really ridden for more than 30 years and getting back to riding with this bike has…