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2012 Vitus

Blitz 1 2012

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Weight27.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels26″
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

34 mph

Blitz 1 2012

27 mph

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Reviews
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Vitus Blitz 1 – First ride review

May 2012 · Guy Kesteven

A huge amount of fast and furious, short-travel, big-capability trail blasting for not much money

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Hydroformed Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 100mm Travel

Fork

RockShox Reba RL DualAir, 120mm 15mm Thru Axle

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT

Travel100mm

Headset

FSA

Stem

Truvativ Stylo T30

Handlebar

Truvativ Stylo T20, 680mm 30mm Rise

Saddle

X-Lite

Seatpost

Vitus Alloy

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9

Front Derailleur

SRAM X9

Crank

SRAM S1400 GXP, 49/26 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X9

Cassette

SRAM PG-1050, 11-36t 10-Speed

Chain

SRAM PC-1031, 10-Speed

Brakes

Front: Avid Elixir3 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm, Rear: Avid Elixir3 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26”x2.25”

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