2019 Vitus

ZX-1 CRS Aero Disc

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP£2,799 (about $3,544)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
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

ZX-1 CRS Aero Disc

40 mph

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Highest gear

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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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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus ZX-1 CRS Aero Disc review

Jan 2020 · Warren Rossiter

With most aero-road machines looking very similar, with design cues, such as dropped seatstays becoming the norm, it’s good to see the Vitus looks a little different, with its more traditional two triangle, diamond-shaped frame.. .

Highs
  • Fast, light handling and well-equipped

Lows
  • A little flex under load up front

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Cycling Weekly
Vitus ZX-1 CRI Aero Disc

Aug 2019 · Paul Norman

Vitus’s top road bike comes with a classy spec too

Highs
  • Quality ride and spec

  • Fast deep-section carbon wheels

Lows
  • Uncertain aero benefits from the frameset

  • Some tendency to catch crosswinds

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Cycling Tips
Vitus ZX-1 CR1 Aero Disc bike review: A classic name reborn - CyclingTips

Jun 2018 · Matt Wikstrom

The ZX-1 is Vitus’s new flagship race bike built around an aero road disc chassis. Like the brand’s other models, it is only available through online retail giants Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles, and at this stage, there is a choice of three distinct builds and pricepoints. The ZX-1 CR1 sits in the middle of […]

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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon T700-HM UD

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

UD Full carbon Tapered

Bottom Bracket

BB386EVO

Headset

Ritchey Comp

Stem

Prime Doyenne Alloy Aero

Handlebar

Prime Doyenne Alloy Aero

Saddle

Prologo Dimension

Seatpost

Vitus ZX1 Carbon Aero

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Ultegra R8000

Front Derailleur

Ultegra R8000

Crank

Ultegra FC-R8000 52-36T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8020

Cassette

CS-R8000 11-30T

Chain

KMC X11-1 with Quick-Link

Brakes

Front: Shimano Ultegra BR-RS8020 Hydraulic Flat Mount, 160mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano Ultegra BR-RS8020 Hydraulic Flat Mount, 140mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Prime Black Edition 50mm Full Carbon Clincher TL

Spokes

Prime

Front Hub

Prime

Rear Hub

Prime

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport II

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