Testing: Test: Victoria Trekking 8.7D – High quality trekking fun

Test: As one of THE traditional manufacturers on the German trekking market, Victoria has been equipping touring cyclists, commuters and trekking enthusiasts with suitable bikes for many years. With the Victoria Trekking 8.7D we had an extremely high-quality representative in the test, which knows how to convince all around, except for the little things.

Frame Shapes: Diamond / Trapezoid
Permissible system weight: 120kg
Maximum payload: 104kg
suspension fork: Yes / Suntour NCX-E LO-DS-AIR
spring support: Yes / Promax SP-2007

Price: € 1.299
Weight: 16,0 kg

Victoria scores with extremely high-quality components: not only (as so often) the rear derailleur and crankset come from the Shimano XT group, which is at the very top, but also the shift lever and even the rear wheel hub. This speaks for solidity and a long service life, which is particularly important for frequent and long-term drivers. The latter are likely to complain about the headlights, which are not overly bright at 35 lux, provided they are on the road a lot in everyday life - but there is not much more to criticize about the 8.7 D.

The sitting position on the Victoria Trekking 8.7D is more upright and comfortable, which is due to the very high handlebar stem - the head tube of the frame is rather short. The bike is not overly manoeuvrable, but runs smoothly and is stable even at higher speeds; a Suntour air suspension fork ensures sensitive shock reduction. The mid-priced Schwalbe Racers roll easily on asphalt; the tread depth is tight for unpaved paths. A Racktime system luggage rack with an additional handle for panniers appeals to touring cyclists; All-weather riders will be bothered by the very short mudguards.

The inexpensive braking system offers no cause for criticism, as it grips as hard as the XT groupset changes gears precisely. And with exactly 16 kilos, the Victoria is not a lightweight, but in terms of solidity and comfort it is by no means too heavy.