Vitus ZX-1 CRi 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Ultegra Di2
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ZX-1 Disc, UD Carbon T700, Internal cable routing, Flat Mount braking, BB386 EVO BB Shell, 142 x 12
Suspension Fork
Integrated UD carbon, Full carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2, RD-R8050-SS, 11 Spd, Direct Mount
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2, FD-R8050-F
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2, ST-R8070
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-28T, CS-R8000
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
Bottom Bracket
FSA, 386 EVO with 24mm Adapters
Chain
KMC X11, 11spd, QUICK LINK, Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Prime
Rear Hub
Prime
Rims
PRIME Black Edition 50 Carbon Disc Tubeless
Tires
Schwalbe ONE Performance TLE 700c x 25, ADDIX, RaceGuard, MicroSkin Tubeless Easy
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8000 Hydraulic, ST-R8070 & BR-R8070, 160mm Rotor, Resin pad with cooling fin
Cockpit
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
Headset
Ritchey Comp, Tapered 1 1/8
Seat
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
Model Overview
ZX-1 CRi is part of the Vitus Zx 1 model. Vitus released 20 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Zx 1 bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Vitus ZX-1 CR 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2675$. Vitus ZX-1 CRX eTap AXS 2020 on the other hand costs 6324$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Aero bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Aero bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4211$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Aero bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 4256$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that ZX-1 CRi price is 1.07% higher than the average cost of an Aero bike.
Average weight for Aero bikes
The average weight for Aero bikes is 7.34 kg (16.18 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 8.09 kg (17.84 lbs), the ZX-1 CRi model is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Aero bike weighs 10.22% less than ZX-1 CRi.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
ZX-1 CRi components
Fork material
ZX-1 CRi has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the ZX-1 CRi model has 700c carbon wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The ZX-1 CRi has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Vitus ZX-1 CRi 2020 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
