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Posted 27 April 2023
Vitus Energie VR Gravel Cyclocross Bike - 1x10, carbon fork, 9.9kg size L £629.99 + £19.99 delivery @ Chain Reaction Cycles
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Available in L & XL. Really good specs for the price. Reduced from £899 to £629 plus £19.99 postage.
Microshift Advent X 1x10-Speed gears (these are supposed to be good)
Carbon Fork and fast geometry, 9.9kg.
Thru axle 700c wheels with WTB rims.
2 piston mechanical disc brakes
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Product description
The Energie VR features a robust and lightweight aluminium frame and a carbon fork for a sublime balance of agility, responsiveness and control. It also is equipped with a fast-shifting Microshift Advent X 1x10-Speed groupset and powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes. And it rolls upon Tubeless Ready WTB ST Light i21 TCS rims wrapped in high-grip, Tubeless Ready Vee XCX all-terrain tyres.
Agile, Comfortable and Dependable Cyclocross Race Bike
Controlled, comfortable and reliable, and with a race pedigree passed down from its full carbon siblings, the Vitus Energie VR Advent is every bit the capable race bike you need for fun and fast cyclocross. This discipline is all about trust - knowing how the bike will feel on slippery grass, knowing that when you press hard on the pedals the acceleration will come, knowing that the steering will be responsive if you hit loose gravel or sand and knowing that even the thickest mud won’t hamper your performance. Know that this bike has got your back so you can focus on enjoying the thrill of race day.
Aluminium Frame and Full-Carbon Fork
Whether racing for a position or with a keenness to cross the finish line, the frame is loaded with thoughtfully engineered features that are uniquely designed and refined for the demands of cyclocross. If you need to carry, the flatter top tube sits comfortably into the shoulder and internal cable routing reduces penetration of dirt so that performance is not reduced by wet conditions or a jet wash. At the front, a full carbon fork keeps the front end light and enhances comfort, reducing stress on your body as the race progresses.
Cyclocross Race Optimised Geometry
With geometry shared from the top-tier Energie range, the top tube is also slightly longer and the stem a touch shorter, keeping weight distribution slightly back from the front end so the handling feels snappy - immediate control in all conditions. Frame clearance around the wheels is vast, so your speed won’t be slowed, nor the bike weighed down by mud. It also makes the bike easy to clean so when the racing is done you can spray it down quickly and put it straight into the car.
A Vitus is always best being ridden, not hanging on a wall, waiting or posing. So when you’re not lining up for cyclocross, thanks to integrated mudguard mounts you can carry on with your winter training, exploring new roads and year-round commuting. However you ride, with the Energie the fun is always turned right up. Why wouldn’t you want to keep riding this bike?
Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride
When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.
Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.
Microshift Advent X 1x10-Speed gears (these are supposed to be good)
Carbon Fork and fast geometry, 9.9kg.
Thru axle 700c wheels with WTB rims.
2 piston mechanical disc brakes
Info added by
Product description
The Energie VR features a robust and lightweight aluminium frame and a carbon fork for a sublime balance of agility, responsiveness and control. It also is equipped with a fast-shifting Microshift Advent X 1x10-Speed groupset and powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes. And it rolls upon Tubeless Ready WTB ST Light i21 TCS rims wrapped in high-grip, Tubeless Ready Vee XCX all-terrain tyres.
Agile, Comfortable and Dependable Cyclocross Race Bike
Controlled, comfortable and reliable, and with a race pedigree passed down from its full carbon siblings, the Vitus Energie VR Advent is every bit the capable race bike you need for fun and fast cyclocross. This discipline is all about trust - knowing how the bike will feel on slippery grass, knowing that when you press hard on the pedals the acceleration will come, knowing that the steering will be responsive if you hit loose gravel or sand and knowing that even the thickest mud won’t hamper your performance. Know that this bike has got your back so you can focus on enjoying the thrill of race day.
Aluminium Frame and Full-Carbon Fork
Whether racing for a position or with a keenness to cross the finish line, the frame is loaded with thoughtfully engineered features that are uniquely designed and refined for the demands of cyclocross. If you need to carry, the flatter top tube sits comfortably into the shoulder and internal cable routing reduces penetration of dirt so that performance is not reduced by wet conditions or a jet wash. At the front, a full carbon fork keeps the front end light and enhances comfort, reducing stress on your body as the race progresses.
Cyclocross Race Optimised Geometry
With geometry shared from the top-tier Energie range, the top tube is also slightly longer and the stem a touch shorter, keeping weight distribution slightly back from the front end so the handling feels snappy - immediate control in all conditions. Frame clearance around the wheels is vast, so your speed won’t be slowed, nor the bike weighed down by mud. It also makes the bike easy to clean so when the racing is done you can spray it down quickly and put it straight into the car.
A Vitus is always best being ridden, not hanging on a wall, waiting or posing. So when you’re not lining up for cyclocross, thanks to integrated mudguard mounts you can carry on with your winter training, exploring new roads and year-round commuting. However you ride, with the Energie the fun is always turned right up. Why wouldn’t you want to keep riding this bike?
Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride
When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.
Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.
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Edited by a community support team member, 5 May 2023
24 Comments
sorted byMy main negative is no place to attach racks for luggage / touring / shopping.
Most people don't bother with panniers of course...
I've just had a lovely gravel adventure last week in northumberland at the dirty reiver, 130km, riding a recent purchase £550 jamis renegade A1. (now £640) at 11kg.
My first tubeless wheels, I have loved them! (I havent have a puncture)
Tubeless allows fat tyres with less rolling weight and lower pressure - they are a very noticeable upgrade. They ride a little quicker despite the lower pressure and are more comfortable, better grip.
Was easier to fit than I thought.
First disc brakes - good braking despite the mud.
This bike is 1x10 gearing, which I think well worth the extra, my 2x 8 gears had a couple of dropped chains and twisted front mech which this should reduce.
40 to 40 gearing (1:1 ratio) should be perfect for most riders once they have built their fitness up.
People buy and use them for all sorts of reasons, some just to ride local tow paths, sandy trails, gravel (not so much actually exists here in the UK, forest roads are perhaps the closest) others use them to ride true off road and MTB trails, other tour them, some use them as winter road bikes and commuters.
My point is there are loads of uses, and many of them don't require a gravel bike.
Personally I don't get the burly MTB types, I prefer to ride a Trek Superfly (a true hardtail MTB) as it so light, agile and fast. It do get the versatile touring road types.
I would suggest viewing some and not buying blindly online, you need to be comfortable with the drops, the weight, and the design (what is it aimed at: tyre widths, fixings, geometry) and at the same time be honest about where you live, where you want to ride and get the best bike for that terrain.
Just buy these, or something like them.
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