Vitus Zenium CRW 105 2020 Teal-Carbon Teal-Carbon
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!
Vitus Zenium CRW Road Bike (105)Designed and engineered to meet the needs of the female road cyclist, this women’s specific version of Vitus’ Zenium provides greater comfort, efficiency and composure. With a finishing kit that’s female specific, this ride is equipped with narrower handlebars, shorter stem, shorter crankarms, a women’s saddle and features Shimano’s 105 ‘short reach’ brake/gear levers at the front.Comfort, Efficiency and Race-Ready PerformanceWith a carbon construction at its core and armed with superb components, this viable race contender gets you up to speed and maintains your momentum, as you sit comfortably and ready to attack. This speedy race bike is perfect for local criterium races, pacey sportives, weekend club rides and winter training sessions. Shimano 105 11-Speed Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc BrakesVitus has kitted this bike out with a Shimano 105 11-Speed drivetrain, which includes hydraulic disc brakes and 160mm brake rotors. This combination gets your pace up to competitive levels quickly and ensures you have exceptional braking power to control your speed precisely at a moment notice. It rolls aboard Vitus-built wheels wrapped in Vee Road Runner tyres for excellent rolling performance and grip in all weathers. This Vitus Zenium CRW Road Bike is engineered, geared and finished to get female riders rolling with the utmost confidence, composure and efficiency as it blasts you towards the silverware.Features: Frame: Zenium UD Carbon T700 Internal cable routing, Flat Mount braking, PF30 BB Shell, 142 x 12 Fork: UD Carbon Full Carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm Headset: Acros AiX-Low R3 Tapered 1 1/8″- 1 1/4″, upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 47 / 33 Stem: Vitus AL6061 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees Handlebar: Vitus AL6061, 128mm drop x 77mm reach Grips: Vitus EVA Cork Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7000 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7000-GS, 11-Speed, Direct Mount Shifters: Shimano 105 R7000 Short Reach, ST-R7025 Brakes: Shimano 105 R7000 Hydraulic, ST-R7020 & BR-R7070 Rotors: 160mm Crankset: Shimano 105 R7000 50/34T, 11-Speed Bottom Bracket: Prestine PF30 BB to fit 24mm axle Chain: KMC X11, 11-Speed, Quick Link Cassette: Sunrace CSRX1 11-32T, 11-Speed Front Hub: Vitus KT TZ5F-12, 12 x 100mm, CentreLock Rear Hub: Vitus KT CRR6L4, 12 x 142mm, CentreLock Rims: Vitus, Front: 24H; Rear: 28H Tyres: Vee Road Runner 700c x 28c Saddle: Vitus B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall Seat Post: Vitus AL6061, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm offset Seatclamp: Vitus Axles: Vitus 12mm Thru-AxlesWeight: 9.3kgEasy 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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