Anyway, i'm very impressed with the vilano and can't recommend it enough!

Anyway, i'm very impressed with the vilano and can't recommend it enough!  Read Less

I was surprised at the quality for this price point; the shimano shifters are a huge plus.

I was surprised at the quality for this price point; the shimano shifters are a huge plus.  Read Less

I told him i only paid $300 for it so i was concerned about the quality.

I told him i only paid $300 for it so i was concerned about the quality.  Read Less

As for size, i am 6' tall and went with the 57 cm frame.

As for size, i am 6' tall and went with the 57 cm frame.  Read Less

Easily remedied with a spoke wrench (cost me $5).

Easily remedied with a spoke wrench (cost me $5).  Read Less

Updateafter i posted this review just over a month ago the bike was listed out of stock but just returned this week and now the...  Read More

Updateafter i posted this review just over a month ago the bike was listed out of stock but just returned this week and now the price is $20 higher, which is $40 more than i paid.  Read Less

I don't know that i'd compare the vilano to a trek, but it's certainly an upgrade from giant, at half the price you'd pay at a bike shop.

I don't know that i'd compare the vilano to a trek, but it's certainly an upgrade from giant, at half the price you'd pay at a bike shop.  Read Less

They said the wheels were not off that much, most-likely from shipping, but enough to require adjustment.

They said the wheels were not off that much, most-likely from shipping, but enough to require adjustment.  Read Less

The bike gives a smooth ride and is also fast.

The bike gives a smooth ride and is also fast.  Read Less

The front brakes tend to rub the fork when out of the saddle and climbing.

The front brakes tend to rub the fork when out of the saddle and climbing.  Read Less

Let's be clear about something, though - this is not a competition bike, and was not purchased by me expecting it to be a competition bike.

Let's be clear about something, though - this is not a competition bike, and was not purchased by me expecting it to be a competition bike.  Read Less

Aligning the tire and brake system was more of a challenge than expected or wanted, and the manual's directions are not inclusi...  Read More

Aligning the tire and brake system was more of a challenge than expected or wanted, and the manual's directions are not inclusive, as it is a general guide to all types of vilano bicycles.  Read Less

That thing was a piece of junk when compared to the vilano diverse 3.

That thing was a piece of junk when compared to the vilano diverse 3.  Read Less