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
Nice bike but not sure I would pay a premium for cable pull discs. Not offering enough advantage on a standard road bike. CX perhaps.
Also, don't you think they look a bit ugly?
n3m3s1s to SpamJavelin
7 Nov 16#28
Will look fine covered in mud in a CX event
n3m3s1s
7 Nov 16#27
Could this be used for cyclocross ? (Says up to 28 tyres)
n3m3s1s
7 Nov 16#26
You beat me to it
Judosteffer
6 Nov 161#25
these are Trp Spyres. best mechanic brakes you can get. I have them on my GT Grade. they are really good. very easy to set up and easier than rim brakes to adjust! this bike is a bargain. smoking hot.
M0RPH
5 Nov 16#23
Could do with a new winter bike, anyone got first hand experience of what these brakes are like?
lightrider to M0RPH
5 Nov 16#24
Road cc test HERE They like them 'Much better than any cantilever or dual pivot rim brake I've used, particularly in wet or muddy conditions' from the review.
rich133133
4 Nov 161#22
Hi Mattrixdesign2, got any good examples at around £700 lighter/faster without disc brakes?
afroylnt
4 Nov 16#20
Its the nature of competition and in particular the mail order/internet sales channel. I don't see an easy way to prevent this kind of actvity, sad though it is. The issue that can arise is if one retailer was able to corner the market so much that it could effectively prevent new entrants to the market being viable.
afroylnt
4 Nov 16#19
I think the discs are worth having if you can fit wider tyres; not many people Cat race after all. I run 28's but would consider 30s as it makes the ride better but I don't race and never will do.
basergorkobal
4 Nov 16#18
Vitus is far more road/race oriented. Lighter and more agile. GT is a typical adventure road. Heavier but with better tyre clearances and more universal.
winchman
4 Nov 16#17
can't see a lot wrong with it, looks pretty good. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-grade-al-105-2016-adventure-road-bike/
The GT is another option for the same money, but only now comes in xs and small. Think the Vitus is better value because of the 105 crankset and Fulcrum wheels. But the GT comes with cable operated hydraulic brakes.
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.
Scotte
4 Nov 16#13
Full carbon ultegra version also available for £1100 or £990 after BC discount.
mattrixdesign2 to Scotte
4 Nov 161#15
I would stick with the 105, Ultegra is only marginally better (ie slight lighter, the fuction is no different, and arguably not as tough).
mattrixdesign2
4 Nov 16#14
They are cable pull, aren't they?
Cable pull work fine with a bit of tweaking, the hybrid types are marginally better.
However if I was shopping round at this budget and wanted something rapid and ligther I would avoid disc, however this bike would still make a great al rounder, commuter, winter hack, or heavy duty road bike.
Great price though.
basergorkobal
4 Nov 16#12
Nice one. A lot of bike for the money. Especially with a BC discount.
arckuk
4 Nov 16#11
This quite a deal for a well specced fast road bike - good frame, excellent full 105 groupset, good wheels and okay finishing kit. Seems a bit unnecessary to go for disc brakes in this type of bike, but the semi hydraulics are supposed to be decent. Reviewed well at £1300, looks like a real bargain at £700!
mattrixdesign2
4 Nov 16#10
Good buy with the 105 Group Set.
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.
tallpol
3 Nov 162#6
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.
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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)
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non mobile link
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-zenium-sl-disc-road-bike-2016/rp-prod135399
- rodman
Latest comments (29)
Also, don't you think they look a bit ugly?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-grade-al-105-2016-adventure-road-bike/
The GT is another option for the same money, but only now comes in xs and small. Think the Vitus is better value because of the 105 crankset and Fulcrum wheels. But the GT comes with cable operated hydraulic brakes.
Cable pull work fine with a bit of tweaking, the hybrid types are marginally better.
However if I was shopping round at this budget and wanted something rapid and ligther I would avoid disc, however this bike would still make a great al rounder, commuter, winter hack, or heavy duty road bike.
Great price though.
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
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37785201
Looks good.