Vitus Zenium CR 105 2020 Carbon Teal Bikes
The Vitus Zenium is one of the many gorgeous new bikes that have been brought forward after the revival of the Vitus line by Chain Reaction Cycles. The Zenium is the perfect bike for a cyclist who wants the right balance between speed and handling! Read full review
Vitus Zenium Review
For the most part, we expected the Vitus Zenium bike to feel like it was priced – decent. We couldn’t have been more mistaken. The second our team of reviewers pushed off onto the road for the maiden ride, we had smiles on our faces.
From the chunky tubes to the fixed axle crank, power transmission was not an issue. The bike responded like a charm to every one of our movements, and seemed to surpass some pretty high-end setups as it did so.
The Zenium is made for speed, as we soon came to realise. The front end is lower than normal and is coupled with a long stem. This meant that we were blazing forward most of the time as opposed to just cruising past. The Shimano wheel hoops were silent, stiff and lightweight for even faster, better rides.
Since the tyres were Schwalbe Lugano, we expected them to hinder the motion of the bike a little, but they were as nimble as some far more expensive bikes! The frame and the carbon fork along with the great saddle all made for a sporty, comfortable ride. While potholes should be avoided, you won’t be shaken to death if you do go over one. Similarly, you needn’t worry about muddy slopes and sharp corners either. The clip-ons provided more than enough protection against spray as well.
The cassette and chain were a full 20 speed Shimano Tiagra set with an FSA Gosammer Compact cassette that is built for speed, not casual riding.
+Pros:
- Sporty feel
- Comfortable ride
- Great build quality
- Good power transmission
- Lightweight, nimble feel
-Cons:
- Frame weight is a little high
- Built more for racing than casual use
The Verdict
A sporty, powerful bike perfect for any one of a range of uses including city cycling and longer trips in relative comfort.
We had a lot of fun reviewing the Vitus Zenium. It was a pleasure to ride, and the equipment in the bike made for an epic experience overall. This is definitely one you need to consider if you are a serious cyclist!
This excellent carbon road bike is equipped with a Shimano 105 R7000 2×11-speed drivetrain to get you up to speed with dependable efficiency and performance. Its hydraulic disc brakes rein in your momentum when needed and guarantee powerful and easy to control braking in all weather conditions. Vitus KT Custom Wheels and Vee Road Runner 28c Tyres Rolling with authority aboard Vitus KT custom wheels, this Zenium model ensures competitive power transfer for exceptional acceleration and confidence-inspiring stability in every road riding venture. Perfectly suited to racing, training or all-season commuting, these wheels are wrapped in 28c-width Vee Road Runner tyres that ensure fast rolling speeds, high grip and traction no matter how hard you push them. Perfect for Local Sportives, Criterium Races and Winter Training Sessions Constructed to give you exceptional rider confidence, pace and comfort, this value for money ride is completed with a finishing kit from Vitus to give you reliability and style wherever you spin the pedals. This sensational all-rounder is ideal for local sportives, criterium races, club rides and is a reliable winter training partner for those long months in the saddle. Built, Tuned and Tested Rest assured that each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
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