Pre 1999?

[dirttorpedo]

I've got 9 speed Microshift from a few years back on my wife's first road bike and its been reliable so definitely a good option if an upgrade is required.

 

[natmat]

Those straight-blade forks look utilitarian, be wary on your first ride of it under-steering through bends.

 

[MarioMalc]

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well....!

I had a Bobbin Scout for woofling around as anonymously as possible and its was reasonable, £349 from Wiggle in 2014 after a bonus in a new job

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It was much better equipped than the Viking and better value

With your bicycle, I'd start with the wheels before anything else. The cheap tires can crack and perish quite quickly but worse still is the hubs. Cheap freewheel hubs can end up popping their rear axles leaving you unable to do up the wheel or a weird feeling when riding. If the hubs are steel, they can also cut through the spokes.

Have a look at Sunrace or Microshift for replacement derailleurs and shifters as they are good value

Other than that, its an ok bicycle, but...!

Thanks for the advice.