Compare: 2020 Vitus Mach 3 VR vs Mach 3 VRS vs Mach 3 VRX

Overview
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Mach 3 VR2020 Vitus	Mach 3 VRS2020 Vitus	Mach 3 VRX2020 Vitus

MSRP	($733)	($885)	($1,075)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Weight	25.3 lbs	24.0 lbs	22.9 lbs
	3.7	5.4	6.8
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum		Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Sora, Claris	Sora	Metrea, 105
Drivetrain	2 × 8	2 × 9	1 × 11
Brand Site	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com
Summary	The Vitus Mach 3 VR, Vitus Mach 3 VRS, and Vitus Mach 3 VRX are all 700c aluminum frame hybrid bikes. The Mach 3 VRS has 700c wheels, while the Mach 3 VRX has a carbon fork and better components.

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Gear Range

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

Mach 3 VR

39 mph

Mach 3 VRS

33 mph

Mach 3 VRX

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Mach 3 VR2020 Vitus	Mach 3 VRS2020 Vitus	Mach 3 VRX2020 Vitus

Frame	Mach 3 Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, "Internal cable routing, 142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, pannier mounts, BSA Threaded BB shell " BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Slate Blue	Mach 3 Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, "Internal cable routing, 142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, pannier mounts, BSA Threaded BB shell " BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Slate Blue	Mach 3 Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, "Internal cable routing, 142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, pannier mounts, " BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Slate Blue
Fork	Aluminium, Tapered steerer, QR, mud-guard mounts.	Aluminium, Tapered steerer, QR, mud-guard mounts.	UD carbon, Full carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm, mud-guard mounts.
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, R3000 Sora BB, BSA threaded	Shimano, R3000 Sora BB, BSA threaded	Shimano, BB-RS500
Headset	ACROS Aix 322 R3, Tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40	ACROS Aix 322 R3, Tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40	ACROS Aix 322 R3, Tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40
Stem	VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:70mm S:80mm M:90mm L:90mm XL:100mm XXL:100mm	VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:70mm S:80mm M:90mm L:90mm XL:100mm XXL:100mm	VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:70mm S:80mm M:90mm L:90mm XL:100mm XXL:100mm
Handlebar	VITUS 6061 Aluminium Flat, 600mm Wide, 6 Degree Sweep, XS:600mm S:600mm M:620mm L:620mm XL:640mm XXL:640mm	VITUS 6061 Aluminium Flat, 600mm Wide, 6 Degree Sweep, XS:600mm S:600mm M:620mm L:620mm XL:640mm XXL:640mm	VITUS 6061 Aluminium Flat, 600mm Wide, 6 Degree Sweep, XS:600mm S:600mm M:620mm L:620mm XL:640mm XXL:640mm
Saddle	VITUS, N/A	VITUS, N/A	VITUS, N/A
Seatpost	VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm offset	VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm offset	VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm offset
Grips	VITUS, EVA Rubber	VITUS, EVA Rubber	VITUS, EVA Rubber

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Claris R2000, RD-R3000 SS, 8spd	Shimano Sora R3000, RD-R3000 SS, 9spd	Shimano Metrea U5000, RD-U5000 SS, 11spd
Front Derailleur	Shimano Claris R2000, FD-R2000, Band-On 34.9mm with 31.8mm adapter	Shimano Sora R3000, FD-R3000, Band-On 34.9mm with 31.8mm adapter	N/A, N/A
Crank	Shimano Claris R2000 50/34T, FC-R2000 Crank Lengths: XS:165mm S:170mm M:170mm L:170mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm	Shimano Sora R3000 50/34T, FC-R3000 Crank Lengths: XS:165mm S:170mm M:170mm L:170mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm	Shimano Metrea U5000 42T, FC-U5000-1 Crank Lengths: XS:170mm S:170mm M:170mm L:170mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm
Shifters	Shimano Claris R2000, SL-R2000, Rapidfire Plus, Optical gear display	Shimano Sora R3000, SL-R3000, Rapidfire Plus, Optical gear display	Shimano RS700, SL-RS700-R, Rapidfire Plus
Cassette	Sunrace CSR86 11-28T, 8 speed	Sunrace CSR91 11-28T, 9 speed	Sunrace CSRS3 11-32T, 11 speed
Chain	Shimano HG-71, 8 spd	Shimano HG-53, 9 spd	KMC X-11, 11 Spd
Brakes	Front: Tektro Spyre, MD-C610C, 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Spyre, MD-C610C, 160mm rotor	Front: Shimano UR300, BR-UR300, 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano UR300, BR-UR300, 160mm rotor	Front: Shimano UR300, BR-UR300, 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano UR300, BR-UR300, 160mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	Front: Vitus, 24 hole, Rear: Vitus, 28 hole	Front: Shimano RX-010, N/A, Rear: Shimano RX-010, N/A	Front: WTB ST i23 TCS 700c, 32 hole, Rear: WTB ST i23 TCS 700c, 32 hole
Spokes	Vitus, N/A	WTB, N/A	Vitus, N/A
Front Hub	VItus KT, K68F, QR, 6-bolt	Shimano RX-010, QR, Centre Lock	Vitus KT, TZ5F-12, 12 x 100mm Thru-Axle, CentreLock
Rear Hub	Vitus KT, K68R, QR, 6-bolt	Shimano RX-010, QR, Centre Lock	Vitus KT, TZXR, QR, 11 Spd, 6-Bolt
Tires	Front: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall, Rear: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall	Front: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall, Rear: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall	Front: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall, Rear: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall

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