2020 Viathon

R.1 105

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$2,198
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

R.1 105

40 mph

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Sizing
52cm

5'2" – 5'7"

54cm

5'6" – 5'10"

56cm

5'8" – 6'1"

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Reviews
Cycling Tips
Viathon R.1 Red eTap AXS review: Great performance, but with Walmart pricing - CyclingTips

Feb 2020 · James Huang

Viathon made a big splash when it announced its presence to the bicycle world back in April, leveraging the cost-efficiency muscle of its parent company, Walmart, into a line of carbon bikes that seemed just too inexpensive to be true. But as it turns out, the R.1 Red eTap AXS road bike flagship isn’t just […]

Highs
  • Superb chassis stiffness, race-appropriate handling and fit, incredible value

Lows
  • Harsh front-end ride, non-existent cachet, horrible seatpost head design

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Review: Viathon R.1 Road Bike

Jun 2019 · Dan Cavallari

Viathon's R.1 ticks almost all the high-end road bike boxes at an affordable pricepoint. Does it have enough soul? Dan Cavallari reviews.

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Specs
Build
Frame

VIATHON R.1 ROAD FRAME FULL CARBON

Fork

VIATHON R.1 ROAD FORK FULL CARBON

Bottom Bracket

ROTOR PRESS FIT 4624

Headset

FSA

Stem

ZIPP SERVICE COURSE, 31.8MM, 6°, 110MM

Handlebar

ZIPP SERVICE COURSE 70 ERGO

Saddle

FIZIK ANTARES R5

Seatpost

ZIPP SERVICE COURSE, 27.2MM, 350MM

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO 105 RD-R7000

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO 105 FD-R7000

Crank

SHIMANO 105 FC-R7000 50-34T

Shifters

SHIMANO 105 ST-R7020

Cassette

SHIMANO 105 CS-R7000 11-28T

Chain

SHIMANO CN-HG601-11

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SHIMANO 105 ST-R7020

Wheels
Rims

MAVIC AKSIUM DISC CENTERLOCK

Tires

CONTINENTAL ULTRA SPORT II, 700 X 25

Disc Rotors

SHIMANO SM-RT70 160MM

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