Vitus Energie 26 CX 2022
2022 Youth
Estimate price |
899$
Weight | 10.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset microSHIFT R9, microSHIFT R8 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
24"
132cm - 147cm
26"
154cm - 162cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Energie 26 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Aluminium, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount,12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Axle Specifcations: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch
Suspension Fork
Energie 26 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Aluminium, 1 1/8” Steerer, Flat Mount, 100 x 12mm Axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift R9, RD-R43M for 8/9/10 Speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Microshift R8, SB-R480, 8 Speed
Cassette
Microshift R8, CS-H081, 8 Speed, 11-34T
Crank
Prowheel C10Y, 32T, Crank Length: 165mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Square Taper, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
Chain
KMC X9, 8 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT, XF1F-12, 28 Hole, 6 Bolt, 100 x 12mm
Rear Hub
Vitus KT, M4ZR-C, 28 Hole, 6 Bolt, 142 x 12mm, HG Freehub
Rims
Vitus Shining, DB-M3, 26", 28 Hole
Tires
Front: Kenda Small Block Eight, 26" x 1.5", Rear: Kenda Small Block Eight, 26" x 1.5"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-C510 Disc Brake, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, Length: 50mm
Handlebar
Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Reach: 65mm, Drop: 100mm, Width: 360mm
Grips
Vitus, EVA Cork
Headset
Neco Semi-Integrated Threadless Headset, 1 1/8”, 44 / 28.6 – 44 / 30
Seat
Saddle
Vitus, Steel Rail
Seatpost
Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 24" | 26" |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.3 mm | 0.142 mm |
| Front Center | 532 mm | 561 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 48 mm |
| Stack | 429 mm | 467 mm |
| Reach | 331 mm | mm |
| Top Tube Length | 465 mm | 483 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 425 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 376 mm | 396 mm |
| Wheelbase | 905 mm | 953 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 132 cm | 154 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 147 cm | 162 cm |
About this model
Energie 26 CX completes the Vitus Energie model. There are 63 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Vitus Energie bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Vitus Energie 24 Youth CX 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 729$. On the other hand, Vitus Energie EVO CRS Cyclocross 2022, is the most expensive and costs 4621$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Road bikes
If you want an acceptable Road bike you should know that the average price is 365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Road bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 899$. In conclusion, this bike price is 146.3% more expensive than the price of the average Road bike.
Average weight for Road bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Road bike, we get 11.29 kg (24.89 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Energie 26 CX weighs 10.9 kg (24.03 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 3.58% lighter than the average Road bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Energie 26 CX model has 26″ aluminum wheels. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Energie 26 CX comes in 2 sizes, that range from 132 cm – 162 cm (4.33 ft – 5.31 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.