does it get less scary

[Sheffield_Tiger]

The Virtuoso is a very good bike in its price range IMO, just the size that's the issue, so if you get the medium I reckon you'll be happy with it.

In answer to the original question, yes, it gets less scary, get used to it and you'll curse how lazy the handling of the MTB is!

 

[KevinG]

The Virtuoso is a very good bike in its price range IMO, just the size that's the issue, so if you get the medium I reckon you'll be happy with it.

In answer to the original question, yes, it gets less scary, get used to it and you'll curse how lazy the handling of the MTB is!

I have a medium Virtuoso and I'm 5.10. The 58cm bike that I tried before and purchased on eBay (and have since sold) felt way too big. The medium is perfect for me.

Be interested to hear what you think about the Virtuoso chonkers, I've had mine a couple of weeks and so far opportunities to go out properly have been severely limited for one reason or another.

From what I've observed so far when on the bike it feels very responsive but also very different to the Trek hybrid I have for general usage. I couldn't get out today so spent a couple of hours fitting my Cateye wireless computer this afternoon and replaced the stock tyres with blue Continental Ultrasports which finishes off the look very nicely! All of this took place in the sunshine, so here's hoping tomorrow is dry at least

 

[chonkers]

I have a medium Virtuoso and I'm 5.10. The 58cm bike that I tried before and purchased on eBay (and have since sold) felt way too big. The medium is perfect for me.

Be interested to hear what you think about the Virtuoso chonkers, I've had mine a couple of weeks and so far opportunities to go out properly have been severely limited for one reason or another.

From what I've observed so far when on the bike it feels very responsive but also very different to the Trek hybrid I have for general usage. I couldn't get out today so spent a couple of hours fitting my Cateye wireless computer this afternoon and replaced the stock tyres with blue Continental Ultrasports which finishes off the look very nicely! All of this took place in the sunshine, so here's hoping tomorrow is dry at least

what miles i have done i did enjoy as u say handles totally different scary at times lol butwhen i get sum miles in i will get used to that was thinking of putting on different tyres either on this one or if i get it swapped on the medium one but think i,am defo changing the peddles i didnt have my cateye on so didnt know what speed i was doing i averaged 16 to 17 on rockhopper and i felt i was doing faster than that not sure though if that was because of different kind of ride.but think i,am defo going to enjoy road bikes rockhopper now is for off road and when weather is bad

cheers

ian

 

[addictfreak]

what miles i have done i did enjoy as u say handles totally different scary at times lol butwhen i get sum miles in i will get used to that was thinking of putting on different tyres either on this one or if i get it swapped on the medium one but think i,am defo changing the peddles i didnt have my cateye on so didnt know what speed i was doing i averaged 16 to 17 on rockhopper and i felt i was doing faster than that not sure though if that was because of different kind of ride.but think i,am defo going to enjoy road bikes rockhopper now is for off road and when weather is bad

cheers

ian

Thats a very good average on a MTB with knobbly tyres. You had better beware of speed cameras when your on the roadie

 

[chonkers]

Thats a very good average on a MTB with knobbly tyres. You had better beware of speed cameras when your on the roadie

i took the knobbly tyres off mate with them on was lucky to get double figures lol i put 1.50 tyres on Specialized Nimbus made a gud difference on the speed

cheers

ian

 

[chonkers]

just an update i took bike back to halfords but they had none in stock now they said they could order a med size in but me being me didnt want to wait ask if there was anything that could be done they were quite helpful they put a smaller stem on from 120mm to 65mm moved seat slighty forward and also up a bit done about 10 mile and felt a lot better than first day i got i can reach brakes now they still dont bloody stop me as quick as i wud like though.
the guy in shop said use for a week see how it feels etc if still not happy come back and they would order me a med size one have to say they were a lot more helpful than the guy on fri and didnt charge for stem
looking forward to work for the next week and see how it goes just hope the roads are quiet.

cheers

ian

 

[KevinG]

just an update i took bike back to halfords but they had none in stock now they said they could order a med size in but me being me didnt want to wait ask if there was anything that could be done they were quite helpful they put a smaller stem on from 120mm to 65mm moved seat slighty forward and also up a bit done about 10 mile and felt a lot better than first day i got i can reach brakes now they still dont bloody stop me as quick as i wud like though.
the guy in shop said use for a week see how it feels etc if still not happy come back and they would order me a med size one have to say they were a lot more helpful than the guy on fri and didnt charge for stem
looking forward to work for the next week and see how it goes just hope the roads are quiet.

cheers

ian

They sound quite helpful, though if they've offered a medium I would probably be inclined to take them up on it and you'll probably find you feel much more in control of the bike.

Oh and yes the standard pedals aren't very good. I have changed mine for another pair of cages, but metal ones, with straps, as not quite ready for the full clipless though its on the horizon.

Let us know how you get on!

 

[chonkers]

Just peddled into work it maybe wasnt the best day to peddle in with snow but throughly enjoyed it speed is there if i want it but just took my time noticed hills are better to get up leaving for home could be more interesting going home as more traffic on road lol cheers ian