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ZX-1 CRi
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
£3,499($4,708)| Weight | 17.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Vitus ZX-1 is a high-performance aero bike that excels in speed, stiffness, and handling, offering great value for its price. It features a ground-up redesign for improved aerodynamics and power transfer, though some reviews note a harsh ride and internal routing complexities. The bike is often compared to the Vitus Vitesse Evo and Specialized Tarmac SL6 for its race-ready capabilities.
Lighter, stiffer, and faster all around
Improved power transfer & handling stability without losing rider comfort
Excellent stiffness levels
Real world aerodynamic benefits
Great value for money
Harsh ride
Internal cable routing headaches
Around 75-200g heavier than the previous, less expensive models
Vitus delivers another jump in carbon road bike performance
BikerumorThe ZX-1’s willingness to hold speed on a flat road is impressive, and when the road points downward, I find myself challenging KOMs without even pedalling.
Cycling TipsIt’s a bike that feels fast to ride.
Cycling WeeklyThe bike imparted a distinct sense of stability and confidence when descending.
CyclistIt's an absolute rocket ship!
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Oct 2021 · Sam Challis
The ZX-1’s price is way below its competitors, but its performance isn’t far away at all
Perceived aerodynamic efficiency
Well thought-out spec
Comparatively good value price
Heavy
A little harsh
Quirky handling
May 2021 · Cory Benson
Vitus' new 2021 ZX-1 EVO aero road bike delivers huge jump in all-rounder performance with latest lighter, stiffer, faster carbon evolution.
May 2021 · Ronan Mc Laughlin
Vitus goes all-in for aero with the new ZX-1, featuring internal cable routing, huge tubing, deep wheels and integrated handlebars.
Feels fast, handles well, looks fast, good spec levels throughout the range.
Harsh ride, internal cable routing headaches, round spokes on aero wheels, poor saddle clamp choice.
May 2021 · Stu Kerton
The ZX-1 Evo delivers on everything: performance, excellent geometry, comfort and impressive value for money
Epic performance levels
Great value for money
Exciting handling
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.. .
Fast, light handling and well-equipped
A little flex under load up front
Aug 2019 · Paul Norman
Vitus’s top road bike comes with a classy spec too
Quality ride and spec
Fast deep-section carbon wheels
Uncertain aero benefits from the frameset
Some tendency to catch crosswinds
| Frame | ZX-1 Disc, UD Carbon T700, Internal cable routing, Flat Mount braking, BB386 EVO BB Shell, 142 x 12 BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Integrated UD carbon, Full carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, 386 EVO with 24mm Adapters |
| Headset | Ritchey Comp, Tapered 1 1/8 |
| Stem | Prime Doyene Aluminium, AL6061 3D Forged & CNC Machined, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 5 degrees, XS:90mm S:100mm M:110mm L:110mm XL:120mm XXL:120mm |
| Handlebar | Prime Primavera Aluminium, Internal Di2 routing with bar end controller, 125mm drop x 78mm reach, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL:440mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension, T4.0, Microfibre cover, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | VITUS ZX-1 Aero, Length XS:330mm S:330mm M:330mm L:400mm XL:400mm XXL:400mm, 20mm offset, 6-8 Nm clamp force Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2, RD-R8050-SS, 11 Spd, Direct Mount |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2, FD-R8050-F |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000 52/36T, FC-R8000 11Spd, Crank lengths - XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2, ST-R8070 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-28T, CS-R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11spd, QUICK LINK, Black |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra R8000 Hydraulic, ST-R8070 & BR-R8070, 160mm Rotor, Resin pad with cooling fin, Rear: Shimano Ultegra R8000 Hydraulic, ST-R8070 & BR-R8070, 140mm Rotor, Resin pad with cooling fin Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | PRIME Black Edition 50 Carbon Disc Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Prime |
| Rear Hub | Prime |
| Tires | Schwalbe ONE Performance TLE 700c x 25, ADDIX, RaceGuard, MicroSkin Tubeless Easy |
First added November 11
Last updated May 13
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