Model Type : Adult Aluminium Tandem. Frame Construction : Oversize Aluminium with rear disc mount, dual bottle cage bosses, rear mudguard bosses and replaceable dropout. Forks : Oversize 1 1/8" Hi-Ten steel with mudguard bosses.
Frame Size: 17.5" / 15.5". Front stand over height 29". Rear stand over height 23". Wheel Size : 26".
Gear System : Shimano 24 speed indexed gears with STI push button selection. Shimano Deore rear gear mechanism. Eccentric bottom bracket for correct chain tension. Alloy 170mm cranks. Shimano 11/30 8 speed cassette. Wheel Specification :Black alloy Viking rims with a front and rear solid spindle hubs. Shimano cassette. 26 X 2.35 blackwall MTB tyres.
Brakes :Front and rear Tektro alloy V type brakes with Shimano levers. Levers have reach adjust facility. Handlebar and Stem : Alloy riser bars front & rear, with adjustable alloy rear stoker stem. Additional : Unisex comfort saddles with matching handlebar grips, 300mm alloy seat pins. Resin platform pedals with toe clips and straps.
Weight : 19.8kg. Frame Colour : Platinum Silver. Fork Colour : Platinum Silver. Cycle Condition :Brand new sealed in box. This bike comes 90% built, fitting of pedals, stem/bars, front wheel, front brake cable & seat. Chain tension, gears and brakes will also require some adjustment.
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 2011 the range includes Road, Trekking, Comfort, Tandems, Heritage, 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. This Viking adult tandem mountain bike is an ideal cycle for couples or friends who prefer to share the experience of a cycle ride. Constructed from oversize aluminium tubing, mated to oversize forks to take the rigours of trail riding. The 26" wheels keep the centre of gravity low for improved stability. The Valhallas lightweight aluminium frame features an eccentric bottom bracket for easy chain tension adjustment. Up front it features an oversize steel fork for precise control. Equipped with 24 speed Shimano Deore indexed gears for easy shifting and powerful front and rear V type brakes it offers a great introduction to tandem riding.