First, in the last two years I've put some miles on four different bikes.

20 year old Bianci mountain bike, average 12-13 mph
38 year old Schwinn 10 speed, average 12-13 mph
09 Diamdback Edgewood, average 12-13 mph (recently given to my father)
09 Raleigh Clubman, average 12-13 mph

So I'm not going to go very fast on any bike I get. I just want one that is comfortable to spend time in the saddle. The most comfortable of the bikes I currently have is the Schwinn, and that is because I like an upright position and put a set of Nitto Promenade bars on it. but the frame is a little on the small side.

When I talked with my LBS about what I wanted, 32-35 mm tires, room for fenders and kickstand, the ability to mount a rack, and no suspension fork or seatpost he first recommended a Surly Crosscheck but when I said that was really pushing my budget he showed me the Globe Vienna 2. We've already agreed that whatever bike I purchase I will be providing the bars and any required brake levers and shifters since I want the swept back bars.

Also, if I get the Vienna I will probably have them replace the rear rim at the time of purchase since I was told it is a single wall and I'm not sure if I would trust my 250 lbs to that.

My two questions are; Any idea on the general quality of the Vienna? and How would it work for longer rides like centuries?

According to the Specialized website, the Vienna 1 and Vienna 2 have single wall rims. However, the Vienna 3 and Vienna 4 have double wall rims.

I have a 2009 Vienna 2. I use it for commuting and it's served me quite well. The quality is good and its a good looking bike My model year came with a suspension seatpost so I had to swap that out along with customary things like clipless pedals, etc... But overall I like it.

I bought it this spring, and have about 600 miles on it by now. Only "problem" I had was a broken spoke because I ran over a bump in the pavement that I shoulda slowed down for (user error)

Here it is right after I bought it, without clipless pedals or a properly adjusted saddle

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What are the other differences between the 1,2,3,4 & 5?
I just bought the navy colored 2 in post #3 with 3x8 gears and single wall rims.
I see there was a recall on the 3&4 forks.
See there is City & Deluxe versions with accessories.
The 3 has an Disc Brake model.
The 4 has a single chainring with internal gears.
These type of bike has changed little since they were steel in the 90s

the person you posed your question to was last on this website 15 and a half years ago.

contact an authorized Specialized bikes dealer for info on your fork.

here's a spec sheet for a vienna 1 model... https://99spokes.com/bikes/specialized/2010/vienna-1

a step thru vienna 2 (parts will be the same as on the tall bar bike)... https://www.specialized.com/us/en/vi...or=32888-23037

and the 3... https://99spokes.com/bikes/specialized/2010/vienna-3

and finally, the vienna 4. https://99spokes.com/bikes/specialized/2010/vienna-4