Vitus Unique 2015
2015 Urban
Estimate price |
534$
Weight | 9.58 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
50cm
165cm - 172cm
52cm
172cm - 152cm
58cm
185cm - 193cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 Alloy
Suspension Fork
Cro-mo Steel
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
n/a
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
n/a
Cassette
Fixed and Freewheel options, 16T
Crank
Lasco Singlespeed, 46t, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge, Square Taper
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/2” x 1/8”
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula TH30, 32h, Bolt Up Track Axle
Rear Hub
Formula TH31, 32h, Bolt Up Track Axle
Rims
Vitus alloy, 32h
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
Kenda, 700c x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax, Dual pivot Power Caliper
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus, 3D forged 6061-T6 aluminium, + / - 6 degree rise
Handlebar
Vitus Track, 6061 Alloy
Headset
FSA, 1.1/8
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus, 6061-T6 alloy, 15mm offset, 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 52cm | 55cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.42 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 594 mm | 609 mm | 625 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Stack | 518.9 mm | 533.1 mm | 547.3 mm | 563.3 mm |
| Reach | 366.6 mm | 379.6 mm | 390.5 mm | 405.9 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 533 mm | 548 mm | 568 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 520 mm | 550 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 406 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 mm | 990 mm | 1005 mm | 1021 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 172 cm | cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 152 cm | cm | 193 cm |
About this model
Unique is part of the Vitus Unique model. Vitus launched 1 bike 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.
General Urban bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a General Urban bike that is reliable is 499$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality General Urban bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 485$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Unique price is 2.89% smaller than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
General Urban bikes average weight
General Urban bikes weigh an average of 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 9.58 kg (21.12 lbs), Vitus bike is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 36.85% lighter than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Vitus Unique 2015, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Unique is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.