Vitus Mach 3 Metrea 2018
2018 Urban
Estimate price |
1,203$
Weight | 10.07 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Metrea, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 164cm
SM
162cm - 172cm
MD
170cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 188cm
XL
186cm - 194cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
AL6061 alloy, 1 1/8
Suspension Fork
Carbon, Flat mount disc, 12mm Thru axle
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Metrea, 11 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano, SL_RS700-R 11 speed flat bar rapid fire
Cassette
Shimano CS-5800, 11-32t
Crank
Shimano Metrea, 42t, 48/50cm-170mm, 52/54/56cm-175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, BSA
Chain
KMC X11-1
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss, R1800 Splined with 6 bolt adapter
Rear Hub
DT Swiss, R1800 Splined with 6 bolt adapter
Rims
DT Swiss, R1800
Spokes
Double butted
Tires
WTB Exposure, 700x32c Comp distance compound
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BL-MT500, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus alloy, 48cm-70mm, 50cm-90mm, 52/54cm-105mm, 56cm-120mm
Handlebar
Vitus alloy, Flat bar 600mm
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8
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 | 1.43 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Front Center | 602 mm | 613 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 642 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Stack | 532.9 mm | 549 mm | 558.4 mm | 569.8 mm | 586 mm |
| Reach | 372.5 mm | 381.9 mm | 388.1 mm | 399.7 mm | 408.7 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 537 mm | 546 mm | 555 mm | 570 mm | 595 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 mm | 1042 mm | 1052 mm | 1062 mm | 1071 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 162 cm | 170 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm | 194 cm |
About this model
Mach 3 Metrea completes the Vitus Mach model. Vitus released 37 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Mach 3 Claris 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 607$. On the other hand, Vitus Mach 3 Metrea 2018, is the most expensive and costs 1094$.
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 Hybrid bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid bike that is reliable is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1094$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Mach 3 Metrea price is 94.66% more expensive than the average cost of a Hybrid bike.
Average weight for Hybrid bikes
The average weight for Hybrid bikes is 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Vitus Mach 3 Metrea it’s weighing 10.07 kg (22.2 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. In short, the average Hybrid bike weight is 37.54% higher than this one.
Mach 3 Metrea components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, 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 Mach 3 Metrea model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Mach 3 Metrea has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 194 cm (5.12 ft – 6.36 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.