Vitus Zenium CRS Ultegra 2020 Red 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!
With a carbon frameset at its core, this all-around road racer is optimised to perform with its Shimano Ultegra 11-Speed groupset that includes hydraulic disc brakes to rein in momentum when needed. This 2×11 gearset blasts you up to speed quickly and to easily dominate hill climbs while its powerful and precise disc brakes ensure accurate and reliable braking efficiency in all weather conditions. Prime Baroudeur Aluminium Disc Tubeless Wheels and Vee Road Runner Tyres Rolling effortlessly aboard quality-aluminium Prime Baroudeur wheels and Vee Road Runner tyres for superb acceleration, stability and traction. This rampant road rider’s design features modern tyre clearance to accommodate 28c tyres and its wheels are secured in place via 12mm Thru-Axles for greater stability and control. Vitus Finishing Kit for Performance, Comfort and Style Finally, this sensational bike build is completed with a superb Vitus finishing kit that’s functional while keeping the weight down. This component spec includes a Vitus carbon layback seatpost, saddle and an aluminium stem and handlebar, this combination gets you comfortably into the attack position, ensures comfort on longer rides by reducing road buzz. Please Note: The images of this bike are showing a Shimano 105 rear derailleur at present. However, be assured this model comes with a full Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset that includes a Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS, 11-Speed rear derailleur. And, this image will be updated and corrected as soon as possible. Additional Component Sizing Information: Crank Arm Lengths: XXS frame: 170mm; XS frame: 170mm; S frame: 172.5mm; M frame: 172.5mm; L frame: 172.5mm; XL frame: 175mm Handlebar Widths: XXS frame: 400mm; XS frame: 400mm; S frame: 420mm; M frame: 420mm; L frame: 420mm; XL frame: 440mm 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. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
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