Vitus Vitesse EVO CRX eTap Red 2020 Chameleon
Vitus Vitesse is a textbook-style race bike model traditional cyclists will love. If you are sick of “revolutionary” or “interpretative” design, then this is the bike model for you. These bikes are reasonably prices and you get an excellent race-ready package in return without any gimmicks. Read full review
Vitus Vitesse Review
Vitus Vitesse is definitely a modern race bike, but the looks can fool you. After reviewing bikes with propriety designs that largely verge on the weird and incomprehensible, we were glad to try out this classic racing bike design.
The Vitesse won’t please your eyes. The carbon frameset is mainly composed of straight lines and uncomplicated angles. Also, we didn’t see acronyms on every corner of the frame. This is a firm, no nonsense design for a race bike.
The Vitesse bikes weigh around 840 kg, which is not exactly feather light, but is not boulder heacy either. This respectable weight and stiff frames makes this bike highly responsive. Though traditionalist, the model makers have pushed the envelope when it comes to offering comfort. The seatstays are slim and the top tube is narrow enough to stay comfy even on long journeys.
This model offers decent speeds. However, the biggest downside is its inability handle impact and shock. We rode these bikes on some tough roads. The Vitesse rode fast but the ride was not at all comfortable.
+Pros:
- Traditionalist design
- Gimmick free
- Decent weight
- Reasonable price
-Cons:
- Cannot handle shocks or impact well
- Uncomfortable to ride on rough roads
The Verdict
Vitus Vitesse is the bike model traditionalists love to brag about. If you have difficulty getting used new designs, a Vitesse might be more suitable for you.
The bike offers excellent speeds and solid specs comparable with newer models with fashionable designs. The Vitus Vitesse will not let you down on your professional race, holiday or weekday commute.
Vitus Vitesse EVO CRX eTap Road Bike (Red)Designed and optimised for race-winning excellence, this Vitesse Evo is sensationally efficient, agile, responsive and comfortable. It features a component spec the same as is used by the UCI Continental Vitus Pro Cyling team and delivers all this exceptional performance at a low-weight. Soaring up climbs with race-winning ease, applying powerful sprinting performance and blasting across all surfaces in all weather conditions, you can keep your eyes on the prize and your mind set on the silverware. Superb Balance of Aerodynamics, Comfort and Race Winning EfficiencyThroughout every step in this race-rig’s construction this exceptional build was developed in partnership with the UCI Continental Pro Team, An-Post CRC. Developed for race-winning excellence, this sensational bike provides a sublime balance of aerodynamic excellence, comfort, compliance and efficient power-transfer. Plus, its exceptional ride characteristics, confidence-inspiring stability and handling enable you to power every pedal-stroke and rocket past every break in the pack with complete composure and success.SRAM Red 2×12 eTap Wireless Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc BrakesDriven on by a top level groupset, a SRAM RED etap drivetrain wirelessly glides you through its gear range while hydraulic disc brakes give a precise and dependable performance regardless of how challenging the weather conditions or race-route are. This electronic drivetrain instantly shifts you to your desired gear at the push of a button while braking with World Class precision in any race situation.Prime Carbon Black Edition Wheels and Hutchinson Fusion 5 TyresRolling with authority and top-tier reliability, Prime Carbon Black Edition wheels power this bike forward with exceptional cross-wind stability, aerodynamic perfection and at a low-weight and virtually zero flex. These wheels are tubeless ready, so you can easily optimise them to roll with even greater efficiency while bring more grip and traction to your race-day assault. Wrapped in Hutchinson Fusion 5 tyres, this wheel/tyre combo prepares you for such high-levels of performance that you can set your goals and aspirations higher than you ever thought possible.Finishing Kit from Zipp Service Course, Prime and VitusThis Vitesse EVO CRX eTap Road Bike is equipped with some of the greatest components in the history of the sport and technological advancements only found at the top level. Vitus has held nothing back for this build and have completed it with a sensational finishing kit comprising of a Zipp Service Course cockpit and carbon seatpost for the utmost comfort when sitting upright or in the attack position, combined with a Vitus Ti rail saddle to ensure you are at one with the ride, so you can keep your targets set on the pinnacle of the podium. Features: Frame: Vitesse EVO Disc, UD Carbon T700 Internal cable routing, Flat Mount braking, BB386 EVO BB Shell, 142 x 12 Fork: Integrated UD Carbon Full Carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm Headset: ACROS AiX AiX Fibre Low, Tapered 1 1/8″- 1 1/2″, upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40 Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 386 EVO Handlebar: Zipp Service Course SL 70 Ergo AL7075, 128mm drop x 70mm reach Stem: Zipp Service Course SL AL7075, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 5 degrees Grips: Vitus EVA Cork Front Derailleur: SRAM RED eTap AXS D1 FD, Braze-On, with Battery Rear Derailleur: SRAM RED eTap AXS D1 RD, 12-Speed, with Battery Shifters: SRAM RED eTap AXS Hydraulic Brakes: SRAM RED eTap AXS D1 Hydraulic Flat Mount Rotors: Front: 160mm; Rear: 140mm Crankset: SRAM Red Carbon, 48-35T Chain: SRAM Force D1 12-Speed Cassette: SRAM 10-33T CS XG 1270 D1, 12-Speed Hubs: Prime Rims: Prime Black Edition 38 Carbon Disc Tubeless Tyres: Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance Tubeless 700c x 25 Saddle: Vitus Ti rail Seat Post: Zipp Service Course SL AL7075, 27.2mm x 350mm, 20mm Layback, UD Carbon Seatclamp: Vitus 30.6mm CNC Machined Axles: Vitus 12mm Thru-AxlesWeight: 7.72kg (medium)Easy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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