Vitus Zenium Road Bike (Tiagra) 2020 - XL - Carbon-Grey

Vitus Zenium Tiagra 2020 – Carbon-Grey

Retail price: $1,399.99

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

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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 Road Bike (Tiagra)Designed and engineered for the utmost efficiency, comfort and style, this versatile and dependable Zenium is ready for anything you can put if through. Optimised for a vast array of riding demands, its perfect for local criterium races, speedy sportives, weekend club runs and winter training sessions. It features a carbon construction at its core and is kitted-out with a superb component spec to ensure you get the most from every ride.Shimano Tiagra 2×10 Drivetrain and TRP Disc BrakesWith a Shimano Tiagra 10-Speed drivetrain and TRP disc brakes at its core, this ride shifts through its gear range and slows momentum with exceptional precision. It accelerates with outstanding pace while its powerful disc brakes control your pace with confidence-inspiring precision in all weather conditions.Vitus KT Wheels and Vee Road Runner TyresThis formidable road racer rolls aboard custom Vitus KT wheels that are wrapped in fast and grippy Vee Road Runner tyres. This wheel tyre combo provides you with a fast paced and extremely reliable platform for racing, exploring and training with the utmost confidence and composure. Vitus has designed this bike to accept the modern shift towards 28c tyres and gives more than enough tyre clearance, plus, it also utilises 12mm thru-axles to give you a more stable and responsive ride. Also, these axles have removable levers for a lower weight and greater aerodynamic characteristics.Superb Component Built and Quality Vitus Finishing KitThis Vitus Zenium Road Bike from Vitus is a superb gateway to a new world of exciting road cycling and its excellent component build will keep you rolling with performance and style for many years to come. Plus, Vitus has kitted it out with their own high-quality finishing kit for a sensational balance for comfort, performance, agility and elegance. 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 Bottom Bracket: Prestine PF30 BB to fit 24mm axle Handlebar: Vitus Aero AL6061, 128mm drop x 77mm reach Stem: Vitus AL6061 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees Grips: Vitus EVA Cork Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra R4700 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra R4700, 10-Speed, Direct Mount Shifters: Shimano Tiagra R4700 Brakes: TRP Spyre C610C Rotors: Front: 160mm; Rear: 160mm Crankset: Shimano Tiagra R4700 50-34T, 10-Speed Chain: KMC X11, 10-Speed QUICK LINK Cassette: Sunrace CSRX0 11-32T, 10-Speed Front Hub: Vitus KT TZ5F-12, 12 x 100mm, CentreLock Rear Hub: Vitus KT CRR6L4, 12 x 142mm, CentreLock Rims: Vitus Tyres: Vee Road Runner 700c x 28c, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall Saddle: Vitus Seat Post: Vitus AL6061, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm offset Seatclamp: Vitus Axles: Vitus 12mm Thru-AxlesWeight: 9.6kg (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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