Vitus Bikes - Dark Plasma

NITR8s

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

gabriel959

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.

bmxboy10

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

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

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.

hammerite

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.