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Venon
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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£1,349($1,809)| Weight | 18.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Vitus Venon is an endurance road bike that offers a mix of performance and comfort, with reviews highlighting its value for money, lightweight construction, and responsive handling. While it excels in providing a stiff and efficient ride, some reviewers note a hard ride quality over rough surfaces and a mix-and-match component spec that may not satisfy all riders. The bike is praised for its ability to handle long distances with minimal fatigue, making it a solid choice for endurance riding.
Great value for money
Lightweight construction
Responsive handling
Comfortable over long distances
Solid frame and finishing kit
Hard ride quality over rough surfaces
Mix-and-match component spec
Average brakes
Lifeless wheels
Sluggish initial acceleration
At 8.3kg for a 55cm bike it’s also commendably light.
Cycling WeeklyThe Vitus Venon proves that as long as you’re basically competent with a set of Allen keys and can work out appropriate bar position and saddle height yourself (or with a friend) it could be a really smart move too.
BikeRadarThe Venon is a bit of a revelation.
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Oct 2016 · Paul Norman
The Vitus Venon Disc from Chain Reaction Cycles is a quality carbon framed endurance machine
Comfortable spec
Not too upright
Quality spec with full 105 groupset
Non-hydraulic disc brakes
Narrow bars
Uninspiring paint job
Aug 2015 · Guy Kesteven
A properly outstanding all rounder that blows other budget bikes into the weeds and shames many more expensive rides in the process
Jul 2014 · Stu Kerton
Surprisingly comfortable mile muncher with a solid frame and finishing kit
| Frame | High-modulus T700 HM-UD carbon BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | High-modulus T700 HM-UD carbon, Tapered carbon steerer |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 105 5800, BSA |
| Headset | Token A38M, Integrated, 1.1/8” – 1.5” |
| Stem | Vitus, 3D forged 6061-T6 aluminium, + / - 6 degree rise |
| Handlebar | Vitus compact, 6061 Alloy |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | Vitus UD Carbon, 2D forged head, 31.6mm x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 5800 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 5800, Braze On |
| Crank | Shimano 105 5800, 50tx34t |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 5800 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11t-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11L, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano 105 5800, Rear: Shimano 105 5800 Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 7 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Fulcrum Racing 7 |
| Front Hub | Fulcrum Racing 7 |
| Rear Hub | Fulcrum Racing 7 |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race, 700c x 25c |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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