What is the difference between this bike and this: Vilano Performance 700c-21 Speed Shimano Hybrid Flat Bar Commuter Road Bike, White, 58cm
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This bike mostly has the same cheap components as the one I bought. The frame is similar but slightly different. It looks like this bike has better trigger shifters and a better rear deraileur. If so, it may be worth the difference in price. If you live near a large university and you can hold off until May or June, there are good deals to be had from students selling their bikes at the end of the school year.
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I looked at the pictures of the Vilano bike and I can see where the difference in price is. It looks like you would pay more, and you will get more. I own the "Hybrid Performance Bike", and it is doing what I was wanting it to do.
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This Performance brand uses caliper brakes (used on road bikes), while the Vilano Hybrid uses the much better, linear pull brakes (used on hybrids and mountain bikes). This Performance bike wont allow for a linear brake upgrade. But you can get the expensive dual-pivot caliper brakes that can match the performance of linear pull brakes.
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Tire size (apart from brakes) is also different according to the description. This one uses 700x25c and the other uses 700x28c
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The only difference that I can see is this frame has a name on it. And the frame on the bike I have has no frame. I believe it was made for shimano by the same people. All the equipment seems to be the same.
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What I have read indicate a 700c and 29er have the same rim diameter. I have owned to sets of WTB FX23 29ers. I probably won't buy a third. Lots of loose spokes this time around. Also, the bearing hubs are not durable. The hubs get loose after a couple of months of relatively low impact riding.
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I have this bike on order and spoke to a sales rep for Prodeco before purchasing and asked him the same question. He said they're available from them for $22 ($12 + $10/shipping). You might want to call Prodeco and confirm this. Sounds reasonable to me.
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The difference between Italian and British threading on a Freewheel are insignificant. Though I assume that they are threaded for ISO threads which are also almost identical. The Freewheel I have on them presently is a Shimano which has ISO threads. I have been using these wheels on a general purpose bike for around town errands and the bike is a Schwinn Voyageur which is a heavy bike to begin with. Add to this that I have a handlebar basket and a heavy duty rear rack and saddlebags and have carried quite a bit of weight I am well pleased that these wheels are as straight and true as when I got them despite roads that are filled with potholes and cracks. The difference between Italian and British threading on a Freewheel are insignificant. Though I assume that they are threaded for ISO threads which are also almost identical. The Freewheel I have on them presently is a Shimano which has ISO threads. I have been using these wheels on a general purpose bike for around town errands and the bike is a Schwinn Voyageur which is a heavy bike to begin with. Add to this that I have a handlebar basket and a heavy duty rear rack and saddlebags and have carried quite a bit of weight I am well pleased that these wheels are as straight and... » Read More The difference between Italian and British threading on a Freewheel are insignificant. Though I assume that they are threaded for ISO threads which are also almost identical. The Freewheel I have on them presently is a Shimano which has ISO threads. I have been using these wheels on a general purpose bike for around town errands and the bike is a Schwinn Voyageur which is a heavy bike to begin with. Add to this that I have a handlebar basket and a heavy duty rear rack and saddlebags and have carried quite a bit of weight I am well pleased that these wheels are as straight and true as when I got them despite roads that are filled with potholes and cracks. « Show Less
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700c - but if you're thinking about this, do yourself a favor and buy a 'real' entry-level road bike
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I'm not sure exactly its not something I would know as I purchased this bike for my nice who lives in Florida. I on the other hand live in England. Sorry I couldn't help.
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Mine came with white. It's a remake of the old style though. Not actually a vintage bike. Though the first bike I received was purple with flowers and black tires! Amazon did good though and got it picked up and overnighted the right one since it was a present. I would ask the seller bc it seems to be inter-changeable for them.
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I have 700c on my hybrid. I think its a compromise tire. I toured Idaho this year and was able to leave other road bikes at will. My only complaint is that i think the tires i got from the Amazon seller were old stock with dry rot after just one year.
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I don't know the difference but the white one is great. We use it at least 3 or 4 times a week. we are very happy with our purchase!
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Yeah, i got both. I bought shimano shifter 2 times and i suspect you always get both. Don't know if they make singles.
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kado! it's 85. next time use google you get the answer faster... http://www.csttires.com/int/bike/hybrid-tire/ciudad-c1720/
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I wuld say it is basically the same scate only one has 70 mm wheels (slower and in uneven roads more unconfortable and the other one has 75mm wheels (faster but better over cracks)
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After reading the listing, or going to the website you will find that this wheelset only fits a 9 speed hub. 700c wheelsets are for road going bicycles, and 29er's are used on mountain bike frames designed to use the larger than standard rim. 29er wheelsets are much wider for use with MTB tires, not the standard narrow 700c road tires.
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I think that this one is better. It has more Shimano parts and is lighter. Plus it's a 24 Speed and the Giordano Libero is a 16 Speed.
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I love this bike but 2 things to check- gearing is more for racing on flat ground than hill climbing and also the lenght is longer than most bikes for the height whcih I didnt know until I got it and I have to go for a fitting. Bike arrived as stated and is a great deal even got the free awesome sunglasses. Tri design is not an issue
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Its on my wifes bike , its a road bike , and she says its a million times better than what ws on the bike . She is ,however , only a casual rider.
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Havent had the chance to compare the two but I can say the quality of this bike is amazing. Its super quiet and smooth and takes up very little space