Vitus Six Single Speed 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Tektro, SRAM
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain Single Speed
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Brakes Rim
Recommended size guide.
XS
144cm - 162cm
SM
160cm - 169cm
MD
166cm - 184cm
LG
181cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 195cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Six 6061-T6 Double Butted, Internal rear brake cable routing, BSA Threaded BB Shell, QR
Suspension Fork
Aluminium, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Tapered steerer, QR
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Single Speed, N/A
Front Derailleur
Single Speed, N/A
Shift Levers
Tektro RL721
Cassette
KT 14t Freewheel, N/A
Crank
SRAM Omnium, 24mm Axle, 48T, Crank Lengths - XS:165mm S:165mm M:170mm L:170mm XL:170mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP, 68mm Road
Chain
KMC S1 Single Speed 1/2" x 1/8"
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT DPLF Cr-Mo 140 Hollow Axle, M9x100X140mm
Rear Hub
Vitus KT Flip Flop with 17T Freewheel, DPLF Cr-Mo 140 Hollow Axle, M10x120X165mm, 1.37" x 14T Freewheel
Rims
Vitus Anodised braking surface (note: black colour on braking surface will wear with use if using brakes)
Spokes
Vitus N/a
Tires
Continental Ultrasport II 700c x 25, Wire Bead
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro, R540 Dual Pivot Caliper
Cockpit
Stem
VITUS 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:100mm S:100mm M:110mm L:110mm XL:120mm
Handlebar
VITUS Aero 6061 Aluminium, 31.8mm, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm
Grips
VITUS EVA Cork
Headset
ACROS Aix-322 R3 Flat Tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40
Seat
Saddle
Vitus Black
Seatpost
VITUS 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm layback
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.34 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm | 283 mm |
| Front Center | 552.7 mm | 571.6 mm | 591.5 mm | 611.4 mm | 626.4 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 55 mm | 55 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 489 mm | 504 mm | 518 mm | 532 mm | 551 mm |
| Reach | 364 mm | 379 mm | 394 mm | 410 mm | 419 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 512 mm | 531 mm | 551 mm | 571 mm | 586 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 381 mm | 381 mm | 381 mm | 381 mm | 381 mm |
| Wheelbase | 927 mm | 946 mm | 966 mm | 986 mm | 1001 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 144 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 162 cm | 169 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Six Single Speed is part of the Vitus Six model. Vitus launched 3 bikes of this model so far.
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 Track bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Track bike is 1503$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Track bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 850$. If we compare this with the average Track bike cost we notice that the price is 76.82% lower.
Track bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Track bike is 7.85 kg (17.31 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.
Six Single Speed weighs 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Track bike weighs 5.73% less than Six Single Speed.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Six Single Speed components
Fork material
Six Single Speed has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The wheels on Six Single Speed are the 700c aluminum type. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Six Single Speed has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
Vitus Six Single Speed bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 144 cm – 195 cm (4.72 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
