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Zenium
An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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£999($1,340)| Weight | 19.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Vitus Zenium is praised for its balanced ride quality, offering a mix of race and endurance characteristics that cater to a wide range of riders. Its Shimano Ultegra groupset is frequently highlighted for smooth and quiet performance, contributing to the bike's efficiency and comfort. However, some reviews note the frame's finish and front-end harshness as areas for improvement.
Balanced ride quality
Shimano Ultegra groupset performance
Good value for money
Comfortable saddle and tyre package
Endurance geometry reduces fatigue
Frame finish marks easily
Front end can feel harsh
Own-brand finishing kit is unexceptional
Stiff ride may become jarring on longer rides
To find an entire Ultegra 6800 groupset on a bike under £1,300 is good news.
Cycling WeeklyVitus claims the SL Pro’s hydroformed aluminium frame is superlight, and that its endurance geometry offers a balanced ride that reduces fatigue.
CyclistI loved it, pure and simple.
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Jan 2016 · Matthew Loveridge
A well-rounded machine that looks good and is a pleasure to ride. Buy if you want a disc road bike that puts cheap carbon to shame
Ride quality
Looks
Practical design features
No more mudguard mounts
Overly soft saddle
No hydraulics (yet)
Nov 2015 · BikesEtc
Ultegra and disc brakes at this price? It's true, the Vitus Zenium SL is a bargain.
Great value
Front end a little harsh
Feb 2015 · Stu Kerton
Disc equipped road racer that offers a great ride especially for the money; could be too stiff for some
Feb 2015 · Nigel Wynn
Full Shimano Ultegra groupset makes this alloy-framed model from Vitus stand out
Full Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset including chainset
Good wheel and tyre package
Balanced ride quality
Frame looks a bit too drab, but that's being picky
| Frame | Triple Butted 6061-T6 Alloy 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 A83M-15, 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, 6061-T6 alloy, 15mm offset, 27.2mm x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 5800 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 5800, 31.8mm band |
| Crank | Shimano 105 5800, 50tx34t |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed |
| 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, 100mm, QR |
| Rear Hub | Fulcrum Racing 7, 130mm, QR |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race, 700c x 25c |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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