Major Vision bike improvements

I own a 99 vision (the year the wheelbase got a little longer). I agree that the new models are very
nice. One of my friends bought a 2003 R-40 and I was very impressed by the improvements in fit and
finish compared to my '99 model. The absence of chain slap is also a plus.

You can't beat the Vision seat IMHO.

Be nice to see a Vision seat on a Volae, 26/20 bike.

Brad R40

I could not agree more about Vision improvements (ditto about Rapid Transit). I currently own a 2002
Vision R44 USS after a year of riding a 2002 Vision 54. Both bikes are wonderfully comfortable and
surprisingly quick ... also nice climbers (my 54 had a Pantour hub in lieu of Ballistic fork). I
like the seat mesh adjustability as it allows a person to custom-design their own lumbar support.
The geometry changes in the suspension bikes that were made in 2000 made a world of difference in
the performance of the 50-series bikes.

Anyone who has written off Vision bikes because of earlier experiences needs to take another look.

DeVon 2002 Vision 44 (USS/Pantour Hub)

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After owning some pre-2002 Visions, and liking them well enough, I decided to try an 03 model
R40 I bought from Rapid transit in chicago, [really nice shop with great service!] I am really
impressed with the improvements Vision has made, and haven't heard much talk about them. New
Mesh is way more adjustable for tension with 5 set up straps. New powder coat is top notch now,
very lustrous, welds are excellent. New frame geometry with the cantilevered rear stays, allow
the chain to pass underneath the stays, thus no chain slap. The biggest thing I'm very impressed
with though, is the New quick release boom and chain take up system. This quick release boom has
a centering mechanism to help align the boom, and makes any adjustments very fast, faster than
any moving seat bike i've owned in the past. The Chain take up system works really well, and can
be removed if so desired. All and all, this is one really nice bike, nice components etc. very
comfy seat.