I have not heard of this brand before. Chain reaction cycles' own brand?? Posted this because the kit (with 105 kit) on the bike looks decent and couple of good reviews. Looks like a lightweight bike too. All the sizes are available at the moment. Extra 10% off if you have British cycling membership. I will leave it to the cycling experts in the forum to judge.
Vitus Bikes Zenium SL Disc Road Bike 2016
All new for 2016 we have revised our highly popular Zenium SL model to feature the pinnacle of braking performance on road bikes by the addition of disc brakes. Featuring low weight and supreme durability at a fraction of the cost of carbon counterparts; what’s not to like!
The Zenium SL features a custom designed superlight alloy disc brake specific frame which has an ultra durable and weight saving anodized finish, a full carbon disc brake specific fork with 15mm through axle; Shimano 105 11 speed gearing; TRP Spyre disc brakes; Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake wheelset and Vitus finishing kit to complete the package.
Super Light 6066-T6 Triple Butted Alloy Frame With T700 HM-UD Carbon Fork
The 2016 Zenium SL frame features a super light 6066-T6 triple butted alloy tubeset with smooth welds; we have omitted a brace on the seatstays to help tune out road vibrations and have flared the seat tube at the bottom bracket junction to increase lateral stiffness for optimised power transfer and vertical compliance to combine the best of both worlds; up front a tapered headtube and oversized hydroformed tubing culminate in razor sharp handling.
Our semi-sloping endurance geometry offers a balanced ride resulting in reduced rider fatigue and confidence inspiring handling. The T700 HM-UD disc brake specific full carbon fork features a tapered carbon steerer for increased steering precision with reduced road buzz from rough road surfaces. A 15mm through axle provides enhanced braking performance and improved handling to counteract the brake forces which are transmitted through one side of the fork.
With tyre clearance up to 28mm wide tyres the new Zenium SL offers great all round, all road capabilities.
Features:
Frameset:
Frame: Hydroformed 6066-T6 Triple Butted Alloy, disc brake specific
Forks: High-modulus T700 HM-UD carbon with tapered carbon steerer, disc brake specific, 100mm x 15mm through axle
Groupset:
Chainset: Shimano 105 5800, 50tx34t
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 105 5800 (BSA)
Brake/Shift Levers: Shimano 105 5800
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 5800, 31.8mm band
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 5800
Cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11t-28t
Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed
Wheelset:
Rims: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake
Front Hub: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake, 100mm x 15mm QR through axle
Rear Hub: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake, 135mm x 10mm QR
Spokes: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake
Tyres: Continental Grand Sport Race, 700c x 25c
Components:
Front Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
Had thought of that but feel this is only the start of redundancies. Seems to be the way things are here caterpillar , bombardier. Bought of CRC in the past to support homegrown business. Have voiced my opinion to them. Only a small fish but my small protest might make them rethink.
MAdam98
3 Nov 16#7
CRC = Wiggle no?
Cycling_chum to MAdam98
4 Nov 161#8
correct CRC bought out by Wiggle earlier this year. Hence the the sale where they are selling off the old CRC stock.
jhsmith87
4 Nov 16#9
If it came with hydraulic dics then that would be the bargain of the year.
davester2k to jhsmith87
4 Nov 161#16
Fairly pointless on road bikes. Disc brakes are already starting to disappear, hence the many cheap disc bikes.
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Vitus Bikes Zenium SL Disc Road Bike 2016
All new for 2016 we have revised our highly popular Zenium SL model to feature the pinnacle of braking performance on road bikes by the addition of disc brakes. Featuring low weight and supreme durability at a fraction of the cost of carbon counterparts; what’s not to like!
The Zenium SL features a custom designed superlight alloy disc brake specific frame which has an ultra durable and weight saving anodized finish, a full carbon disc brake specific fork with 15mm through axle; Shimano 105 11 speed gearing; TRP Spyre disc brakes; Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake wheelset and Vitus finishing kit to complete the package.
Super Light 6066-T6 Triple Butted Alloy Frame With T700 HM-UD Carbon Fork
The 2016 Zenium SL frame features a super light 6066-T6 triple butted alloy tubeset with smooth welds; we have omitted a brace on the seatstays to help tune out road vibrations and have flared the seat tube at the bottom bracket junction to increase lateral stiffness for optimised power transfer and vertical compliance to combine the best of both worlds; up front a tapered headtube and oversized hydroformed tubing culminate in razor sharp handling.
Our semi-sloping endurance geometry offers a balanced ride resulting in reduced rider fatigue and confidence inspiring handling. The T700 HM-UD disc brake specific full carbon fork features a tapered carbon steerer for increased steering precision with reduced road buzz from rough road surfaces. A 15mm through axle provides enhanced braking performance and improved handling to counteract the brake forces which are transmitted through one side of the fork.
With tyre clearance up to 28mm wide tyres the new Zenium SL offers great all round, all road capabilities.
Features:
Frameset:
Frame: Hydroformed 6066-T6 Triple Butted Alloy, disc brake specific
Forks: High-modulus T700 HM-UD carbon with tapered carbon steerer, disc brake specific, 100mm x 15mm through axle
Groupset:
Chainset: Shimano 105 5800, 50tx34t
Bottom Bracket: Shimano 105 5800 (BSA)
Brake/Shift Levers: Shimano 105 5800
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 5800, 31.8mm band
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 5800
Cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11t-28t
Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed
Wheelset:
Rims: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake
Front Hub: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake, 100mm x 15mm QR through axle
Rear Hub: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake, 135mm x 10mm QR
Spokes: Fulcrum Racing 5 Disc Brake
Tyres: Continental Grand Sport Race, 700c x 25c
Components:
Front Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
Handlebars: Vitus compact, 6061 double butted Alloy
Headset: Token A83M-15 integrated, 1.1/8” – 1.5”
Stem: Vitus, 3D forged 6061-T6 aluminium, + / - 6 degree rise
Saddle: Vitus
Seatpost: Vitus UD carbon, 2D forged head, 15mm offset, 27.2mm x 350mm
Seatclamp: Vitus bolt
Weight: 8.93kg/19.69lbs (size 54cm)
Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
non mobile link
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-zenium-sl-disc-road-bike-2016/rp-prod135399
- rodman
All comments (29)
Looks good.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37785201
non mobile link
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-zenium-sl-disc-road-bike-2016/rp-prod135399
review
http://road.cc/content/review/190454-vitus-zenium-sl-disc