2018 Vitus

Zenium SL VR Disc

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP£1,299 (about $1,645)
Weight20.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

41 mph

Zenium SL VR Disc

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'0"

XL

5'10" – 6'2"

XXL

6'0" – 6'4"

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Reviews
road.cc
Vitus Zenium SL VRX Disc

Sep 2018 · Stu Kerton

Plenty of speed and performance married to neutral handling, a bike that anyone can ride fast

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BikeRadar
Vitus Zenium VR Disc review

May 2017 · Matthew Loveridge

If you can get on with cable discs, the Zenium VR Disc is a brilliant bike for the money. Buy if you can get on with cable discs, then the Zenium VR Disc is a brilliant bike for the money

Highs
  • Exciting ride, generous spec

Lows
  • Dull paint job, front disc rub

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Cyclist
Vitus Zenium SL Pro Disc review

Nov 2015 · BikesEtc

Ultegra and disc brakes at this price? It's true, the Vitus Zenium SL is a bargain.

Highs
  • Great value

Lows
  • Front end a little harsh

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Cycling Weekly
Vitus Zenium SL PRO

Feb 2015 · Nigel Wynn

Full Shimano Ultegra groupset makes this alloy-framed model from Vitus stand out

Highs
  • Full Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset including chainset

  • Good wheel and tyre package

  • Balanced ride quality

Lows
  • Frame looks a bit too drab, but that's being picky

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

AL6061 alloy, 142x12mm Thru axle

Fork

Carbon, Full carbon, Tapered steerer, 15mm axle

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Hollowtech II

Headset

Token - Intergrated Ahead tapered, 1 1/8

Stem

Vitus alloy, 50/52cm-100mm, 54/56cm-110mm, 58/60cm-120mm

Handlebar

Vitus alloy, 50/52cm 400mm, 54/56cm-420mm, 58/60cm-440mm

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus carbon, UD Carbon 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11 speed gs cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, 2x Band on

Crank

Shimano 105, 52x36t, 170/172.5/175mm

Shifters

Shimano 105, 2x11 speed

Cassette

shimano HG-5800, 11 speed 11-28t

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-RS505, 160mm Flat mount, Rear: Shimano BR-RS505, 140mm Flat mount

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss E1800

Spokes

Double butted

Front Hub

DT Swiss E1800, 12x100mm, Centre lock

Rear Hub

DT Swiss E1800, 12x142mm, Centre lock

Tires

Continental Ultra sport II, 700x28c

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