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arguably, all cost brings is lighter parts and possibly better lasting. A cheap bike you might need to index the gears and tweak the brakes more regularly than higher spec parts, as cables stretch and components have greater tolerances, but as long as they're cleaned and checked after each ride they should be golden. That Vitus is a good bike for the price and should be fine for moderate (ab)use and will either make u love the sport (and it would be ace to learn skills/technique on) or you might find you just don't fancy it after a month (with British weather) and you'll take less of a hit reselling that Vitus than something more expensive.
The only downside with the Vitus is direct sales from Chain Reaction, and thus nobody to setup the bike before you, or go back to if you have a problem. Halfords do some good bikes with the Boardman and Voodoo ranges, but they're all at the mercy of the skill of the employee there. Some employees are good and know bikes, others aren't - pick of the draw. But, even if you get a muppet, it's a shop you can drive to, to get it looked at (by someone else). Up to you if you want the possibly slightly better bike and less support.
The only downside with the Vitus is direct sales from Chain Reaction, and thus nobody to setup the bike before you, or go back to if you have a problem. Halfords do some good bikes with the Boardman and Voodoo ranges, but they're all at the mercy of the skill of the employee there. Some employees are good and know bikes, others aren't - pick of the draw. But, even if you get a muppet, it's a shop you can drive to, to get it looked at (by someone else). Up to you if you want the possibly slightly better bike and less support.
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