Vitus Fourteen 2018
2018 Youth
Estimate price |
226$
Weight | 6.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 14" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
14"
98cm - 106cm
16"
104cm - 122cm
20"
120cm - 130cm
24"
127cm - 142cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
AL6061 alloy, 110mm single speed
Suspension Fork
Rigid steel, 1 1/8
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
DNP 14t, 14t
Crank
SAMOX, 28t, 89mm
Bottom Bracket
Square tapered, 68x113mm
Chain
KMC Z410A, Single speed
Wheels
Front Hub
JOY, 20h 100mm
Rear Hub
JOY, 20h 110mm
Rims
WEINMANN, 20h alloy
Spokes
Double butted
Tires
Kenda k1029, 14"x 1.75"
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO, Alloy V-brake
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 60mm
Handlebar
Alloy, 460mm
Headset
VP, 1 1/8
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 20" | 24" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.05 mm | 1.1 mm | 1.2 mm | 1.49 mm |
| Rake | 30 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Stack | 307 mm | 323 mm | 369 mm | 458 mm |
| Reach | 293 mm | 293 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 377.6 mm | 392.8 mm | 422 mm | 473 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 210 mm | 226 mm | 280 mm | 340 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 243 mm | 294 mm | 332 mm | 387 mm |
| Wheelbase | 687 mm | 755 mm | 839 mm | 938 mm |
| Wheels | 14" | 14" | 14" | 14" |
| Rider Min Height | 98 cm | 104 cm | 120 cm | 127 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 106 cm | 122 cm | 130 cm | 142 cm |
Model Overview
Fourteen is part of the Vitus Fourteen model. Vitus released 1 bike variation of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, even though the average price of a Youth bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 206$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 34.95% lower.
Average weight for Youth bikes
Youth bikes weigh an average of 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Fourteen weighs 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 83.44% lighter than the average weight of Youth bikes.
Fourteen components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Fourteen model has 14″ aluminum wheels. The 14″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Fourteen is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 98 cm – 142 cm (3.22 ft – 4.66 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.