Vitus Bikes - Dark Plasma

NITR8s
NITR8s Posts: 688
edited June 2012 in Road buying advice
Does anyone know anything about Vitus Bikes and if they are any good.

Chain Reaction currently have the Dark Plasma for £799. As it is the only Carbon bike within my price range it is very tempting. Is it worth it or would I be better going for an aluminium frame from a larger company.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=70370

Comments

  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    It is a bargain IMO.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... asma-44728

    That is last years review.

    Full Tiagra (minus Tektro brakes and FSA chainset which is as good), branded FSA cockpit and seatpost. Branded Shimano wheels and Schwalbe tyres. Only thing letting it down is the saddle IMO.
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  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    I too think its a steal. What else can you get for £800 these days. In a years time if you want to sell you will get most of that back.
  • NITR8s
    NITR8s Posts: 688
    Thanks guys I will just have to see if my employer will take up on the CRC ride2work scheme as they dont accept cyclescheme vouchers.

    I am 5 foot 4 with a 28 inch inside leg, do you think the 50cm frame would fit ok?
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    If you want to make sure you don't make a mistake reg sizing I recommend using this tool...

    http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CC ... ATOR_INTRO

    It takes a while (and another extra pair of hands) but you will get 3 measurements (one competitive, one semi, one relaxed) and it will give you the approx geometry you should get. It is worth doing IMO.
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    Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
    Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Can't help with this bike, but I bought a carbon fibre Vitus mountain bike from CRC last September and I think it's a great bike. Bargain too, reduced by £500 to just under £1k.