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2019 Vitus

Zenium

A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£999($1,340)
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra, Sora
BrakesTRP Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

Zenium

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Summary

The Vitus Zenium is a race-oriented bike that combines performance with comfort, offering a carbon frame and fork, efficient Shimano groupsets, and hydraulic disc brakes across various builds. It's praised for its aggressive geometry, comfortable ride quality, and value for money, though some note the weight and wheels as areas for improvement. The bike excels in handling and efficiency, making it a strong contender in its category.

Pros
  • Carbon frame and fork for lightweight durability

  • Efficient Shimano groupsets with wide gear ranges

  • Hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power

  • Aggressive geometry for aero efficiency

  • Comfortable ride quality suitable for long distances

Cons
  • Heavier than some competitors

  • Wheels may require upgrading for optimal performance

  • Firmer ride compared to some endurance bikes

Key Quotes
Hydraulic disc braking is the gold standard in stopping power.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
A bike that's comfortable without being slow, climbs with ease despite not being feather-light and is always fun to ride
Cyclist logoCyclist
This really is a step-change for a £1,000 bike.
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Cyclist
Vitus Zenium CRI Ultegra Di2 road bike review

Nov 2020 · Jack Elton-Walters

The Vitus Zenium CRI is a great bike for the money and one that any rider should be happy on for all-out efforts and all day rides alike

Highs
  • Climbs well

  • Great handling

  • All day comfort

  • Reasonable value for a Di2-equipped bike

  • Strong aesthetic

Lows
  • If some weight could be shaved off it would excel

  • Di2 junction box should be hidden away and cabling tidied up

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BikeRadar
Vitus Zenium Road review

Apr 2020 · Simon Withers

Lovely carbon frame with a firmish ride and very good kit for the money

Highs
  • Full-carbon frameset

  • Disc brakes

  • Thru-axles

  • Shimano Tiagra

  • 28mm tan-wall tyres

Lows
  • Firmer ride than some, heavier than its competitors

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Cycling Weekly
Vitus Zenium CR

Jun 2019 · Paul Norman

Vitus specs the Zenium CR with a full Shimano 105 hydraulic groupset

Highs
  • 105 groupset for 11 speeds

  • Wide tyres help smooth the road

  • 105 hydraulic braking is powerful and effective

Lows
  • Rather lacklustre wheels

  • Highish weight

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon T700-HM UD

Fork

UD Full carbon 1-1/8"

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano

Headset

FSA

Stem

Vitus

Handlebar

Vitus

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Taigrra RD-R4700-GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Taigra FD-R4700

Crank

Shimano Tiagra FC-R4700 50-34T

Shifters

Shimano Sora R3000

Cassette

HG-500-10 11-28T

Chain

KMC X10-1

Brakes

Front: TRP Spyre Mechanical Flat Mount 160mm Rotors, Rear: TRP Spyre Mechanical Flat Mount 160mm Rotors

TypeTRP Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Shimano WH-RS170 CL

Spokes

Shimano WH-RS170 CL

Front Hub

Shimano WH-RS170 CL

Rear Hub

Shimano WH-RS170 CL

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro 28c

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