Vitus Dee 290?

turbote
turbote Posts: 24
edited March 2015 in Commuting general
Hi, I've been thinking of investing in an all purpose bike to use for commuting, messing about, light gravel path riding and I came across this.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/vitus-bikes-dee-290-city-bike-2015/rp-prod120678

It looks fun for the price and I think it may be possible to also put a 80mm fork on in the future if necessary?

Anyone have any comments or experiences on this bike or type of bike?

Thanks,
Turbote

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Compared to the Voodoo Marasa which has gears and hydraulic brakes for not much more, that looks overpriced. That clearly won't take a suspension fork without messing up the geometry as the current one isnt suspension corrected (tyre very close to crown).

    Promax cable callipers are horrid, you'll soon end up replacing them, so add at least £30 to that price.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.