Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Rival -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
160cm - 167cm
SM
164cm - 172cm
MD
169cm - 177cm
LG
174cm - 152cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
7046-T6 Lightweight Aluminium, Tapered Headtube, 142x12mm
Suspension Fork
T700 Uni Directional Carbon fibre, Tapered Steerer, 100x12mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival 11 Speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival 1X
Cassette
SRAM PG-1130 11 Speed, 11 Speed, 11-32t
Crank
SRAM CX Rival 1X, 24mm Axle, 40t, 50cm - 170mm, 52/54cm - 172.5mm, 56/58cm - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP Road
Chain
SRAM PC-1130 11 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec Disc, 100x12mm Thru Axle 32 hole
Rear Hub
Novatec Disc, 142x12mm Thru Axle 32 hole
Rims
WTB STP i23, 32 hole
Spokes
Double Butted
Tires
WTB Cross Boss, 700x35c, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Rival hydraulic, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus Alloy, 50cm - 80mm, 52/54cm - 90mm, 56/58cm - 100mm
Handlebar
Vitus Alloy, 50cm - 400mm, 52cm - 420mm, 55cm - 440mm, 58cm - 460mm
Headset
Token - Intergrated Ahead Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm |
| Front Center | 596 mm | 609 mm | 625 mm | 641 mm | 656 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Stack | 533 mm | 553 mm | 572 mm | 587 mm | 599 mm |
| Reach | 388 mm | 399 mm | 409 mm | 419 mm | 431 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 557 mm | 572 mm | 587 mm | 602 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 173 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013 mm | 1026 mm | 1042 mm | 1057 mm | 1073 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 160 cm | 164 cm | 169 cm | 174 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 172 cm | 177 cm | 152 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Energie VR is a Vitus Energie model. There are 63 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Energie 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1154$. Vitus Energie Carbon CR CX 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 2188$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Cyclocross bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Cyclocross bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2012$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cyclocross bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1458$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Energie VR price is 38% lower than the average cost of a Cyclocross bike.
Energie VR components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
The wheels on Energie VR are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Energie VR has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Vitus Energie VR bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 160 cm – 195 cm (5.25 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.