Vitus Zenium 2015
2015 Road
Estimate price |
1,337$
Weight | 8.95 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 1 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
50cm
160cm - 165cm
52cm
165cm - 170cm
54cm
170cm - 175cm
56cm
175cm - 152cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Triple Butted 6061-T6 Alloy
Suspension Fork
High-modulus T700 HM-UD carbon, Tapered carbon steerer
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 5800
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 5800, 31.8mm band
Shift Levers
Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11t-28t
Crank
Shimano 105 5800, 50tx34t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano 105 5800, BSA
Chain
KMC X11L, 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Fulcrum Racing 7, 100mm, QR
Rear Hub
Fulcrum Racing 7, 130mm, QR
Rims
Fulcrum Racing 7
Spokes
Fulcrum Racing 7
Tires
Continental Grand Sport Race, 700c x 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 5800
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus, 3D forged 6061-T6 aluminium, + / - 6 degree rise
Handlebar
Vitus compact, 6061 Alloy
Headset
Token A83M-15, Integrated, 1.1/8” – 1.5”
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 | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm |
| Front Center | 3143 mm | 3136 mm | 3126 mm | 3111 mm | 3091 mm | 3076 mm |
| Rake | -3479 mm | -3484 mm | -3489 mm | -3489 mm | -3489 mm | -3489 mm |
| Trail | 3754 mm | 3746 mm | 3751 mm | 3751 mm | 3751 mm | 3751 mm |
| Stack | 520.6 mm | 531.8 mm | 541.3 mm | 555.7 mm | 570 mm | 589.1 mm |
| Reach | 353.4 mm | 357 mm | 369 mm | 379.8 mm | 395.4 mm | 404.5 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 480 mm | 500 mm | 525 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 175 mm | 195 mm |
| Wheelbase | 949 mm | 956 mm | 966 mm | 981 mm | 1001 mm | 1016 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 160 cm | 165 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | cm | cm |
| Rider Max Height | 165 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 152 cm | cm | cm |
Model Overview
Zenium is part of the Vitus Zenium model. There are 52 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Zenium L 2015 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1215$. Vitus Zenium SL PRO 2015 on the other hand costs 1580$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Race bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Race bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Zenium price was 1215$. Comparing the average cost of a Race bike to this one, you will see that Zenium price is 175.72% lower.
Average weight for Race bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Race bike is 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Vitus Zenium it’s weighing 8.95 kg (19.73 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 31.23% heavier than the average Race bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Zenium has a carbon fork, 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
When it comes to wheels, the Zenium bike is equipped with the 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Zenium has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.