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Posted 15 July 2023
Vitus Mach 1 Seven (Tourney) Hybrid City Bike
£19.99 ·
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I do not know the expiry date of this deal. I do know the brand and it is NOT a cheap brand. I have owned 2 Vitus MTB, a Sentier and a Nucleus. Brilliant. More details below, spec on CRC site.
This hybrid city bike is well-equipped for your urban adventures thanks to its strong 6061-T6 aluminium frame, high-tensile (hi-ten) steel fork and Shimano 7-speed gearing. With a no-nonsense design that’s versatile to its core, this ride offers simplicity, style and performance as it transports you across the city. As a result, it’s a perfect choice for commuting as well as leisure trips into town and everything in between.
Aluminium Frame and Hi-Ten Steel ForkThe Vitus Mach-1 is a go-getter. It’s the bike that simplifies how you move around, making it easier to stay active, fit and in love with life on two wheels. Vitus has equipped this model with a durable aluminium frame and a high-tensile (hi-ten) steel fork for an excellent balance of stiffness and strength on your journey. For nipping around town and the admin of daily life, the Mach-1 is a robust and ready hybrid that’s well equipped for the full-on schedule of busy living.
Vitus Shining Rims and Shimano 7-Speed GearingThe Vitus Shining 650b rims and Vee Tyre Co. Speedster tyres are brisk off the mark and will absorb the lumps and bumps of roads, cyclepaths or tracks. Alhonga mechanical disc brakes also keep the stopping power high for negotiating traffic or wet conditions and reliable 7-speed Shimano gears, complete with chainguard, make this the perfect low-maintenance workhorse.
Not one to shy away from the nitty-gritty of year round riding and everyday errands, the Vitus Mach 1 Seven (Tourney) excels when all you need is a simple, no-fuss bike for getting from A to B.
Built, Tuned and Ready to RideWhen 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.
This hybrid city bike is well-equipped for your urban adventures thanks to its strong 6061-T6 aluminium frame, high-tensile (hi-ten) steel fork and Shimano 7-speed gearing. With a no-nonsense design that’s versatile to its core, this ride offers simplicity, style and performance as it transports you across the city. As a result, it’s a perfect choice for commuting as well as leisure trips into town and everything in between.
Aluminium Frame and Hi-Ten Steel ForkThe Vitus Mach-1 is a go-getter. It’s the bike that simplifies how you move around, making it easier to stay active, fit and in love with life on two wheels. Vitus has equipped this model with a durable aluminium frame and a high-tensile (hi-ten) steel fork for an excellent balance of stiffness and strength on your journey. For nipping around town and the admin of daily life, the Mach-1 is a robust and ready hybrid that’s well equipped for the full-on schedule of busy living.
Vitus Shining Rims and Shimano 7-Speed GearingThe Vitus Shining 650b rims and Vee Tyre Co. Speedster tyres are brisk off the mark and will absorb the lumps and bumps of roads, cyclepaths or tracks. Alhonga mechanical disc brakes also keep the stopping power high for negotiating traffic or wet conditions and reliable 7-speed Shimano gears, complete with chainguard, make this the perfect low-maintenance workhorse.
Not one to shy away from the nitty-gritty of year round riding and everyday errands, the Vitus Mach 1 Seven (Tourney) excels when all you need is a simple, no-fuss bike for getting from A to B.
Built, Tuned and Ready to RideWhen 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 banton1, 16 July 2023
111 Comments
sorted byIf you really want front suspension make sure it has an adjustable preload and can be locked. Otherwise it'll do more harm than good. But you probably don't need it.
If you really want full suspension;
1. Don't. You don't need it unless you're racing down mountains
2. Don't. It won't be any good unless you send £1000+
3. Don't.
If you're not comfy on the bike;
1. Make sure you've got it set up right, particularly the saddle height and angle.
2. Get some padded shorts/undershorts
3. Get used to riding.
4. Consider a better saddle - measure your sitbones (lots of videos on YouTube) to make sure it's an appropriate size for you. There are currently deals on a Charge Spoon for £15 and a Brooks B17 for £70 that are worth considering. (edited)
The brakes are not the highest of quality but you can change that for between 40-60 quid and then sell the ones fitted. But that is if they are really no good. I bet they are better than any budget end rim brakes. And if they are working at least ok, the only thing that will ruin them quick is if YOU contaminate the pads. The fact they are mechanical is two fold. The calipers aren't the best and the cable will stretch a little and need re-adjusting after a week or two. So if you don't know anything, you could quickly think they are poor brakes. I know, you can spend a grand on brakes but we're not pros at this level and snobbery is a waste of money.
The drive train concept is something I ridiculed and upset people with, some years ago when I came out with a 3d drawing of a 13 gear set of cogs. Both my bikes have 12 gear rear cassette and its overkill. Going for a 13th is stupid. 14 and so on, you need your head looking at. 7 is absolutely fine with this ratio. 9 or 10 is the most you ever need if you are maxing the ratio for climbing and speed. IE the larger the 1st gear, the easier the climb, the smaller the last gear, the more speed you can try to achieve. 11t-51t is that maximum really. 11 is speed, 51 is climbing. This bike does NOT need 51t. 46 maybe, for steep cornish hills but you won't be doing anything crazier. And as it is a 7 speed, I think it can be upgraded to a 9 or maybe even 10. But that requires changing the cassette, shifter and rear mech.
These two ideas wont suit everyone but you can do it when you choose to upgrade worn parts if you wish and that would be the best time. IF you upgrade sooner, sell the used parts and recoup some money. It's not the end of the world... here's why:
I suspect the wheels, tubes and tyres are worth at least £85-£100. Tyres alone are £25 a pair. Tubes, £7 for two. You will struggle to get wheels for under £80 and I doubt you can buy these official Vitus rims.
Try and buy a similar fork. Cheap ones will cost you around £40.
The frame is worth easily over £100. I'd call it £180 all day, more even. A brand X quality frame in the very least is an understatement Vitus is not far short of Ragley quality and their frames retail at £350 standard.
A crank is minimum £35-40 for a basic one. Including the bottom bracket. I would upgrade it all when the bottom bracket is worn. At least for an IXF.
The finishing kit, seatpost, bars, grips, saddle, cables and so on is an easy £40 minimum.
Chuck in a KMC chain and you've easily surpassed that sale price.
There are downsides to Cycle to Work - you don't own the bike, your employer does. At the end of the scheme you can buy the bike off them (which wipes out a lot of your saving) or continue to "borrow" it from them for free. After 5 years it can be written off. If you leave your employer in those 5 years you need to either buy the bike from them or return it.
I’m seriously tempted! Looks like a nice bike for the price.
And what 220 bike is gonna have hydraulic brakes!
I'm torn between this and 3 speed hub bike.This is £40 cheaper and lighter,3 speed hub bike has hydraulic brakes,are they night and day better than mechanical discs.
Thanks Banton1, have some heat for posting a good deal.
Ormally £400+ (edited)
I am still deciding between this and the 3 gear hub bike.
As a result, on my to-do list is almost certainly going to be taking an 1-2 inches off the length off the seat post.
Haven’t ridden yet but took me about 45 mins to fix front wheel, handlebars, seat, pedals and reflectors etc. Looks good and feels both light and solid. So far I’m impressed. Brakes aren’t the most responsive at first glance but I’m happy to throw money there at an upgrade if they don’t do the job. (edited)
That's not going to take much of a climb gradient to need a fair bit of effort (power), my road bike in comparison has four easier gears on a 34/50 chainring plus 11-34 cassette with 700x32mm rear tyre (36.7; 34.0; 30.6; 27.0)
A replacement cassette such as chainreactioncycles.com/p/s…32t 12-32 will help for the hills for £7.99, if you shop around there may well be an 11-34 or 12-34 available. (edited)
Not for areas with steep hills though. Lowest gear isn't that low. (edited)
There should be more simple, sensibly specced hybrids like this instead of the usual garbage BSOs.
Bargain.
3 speed hub gears version is worth considering if you want less maintenance and don't need to get up too many serious hills.
I have been using CRC for some years now, modified and built 15 bikes since I got back into cycling, from boardman to nukeproof. The frame alone on this is worth £220 given the high end frames are £500 plus. If you have a look at the range of Vitus bikes you quickly see this truly is a bargain price. And you can upgrade and sell parts to offset the cost or wait until they need changing.
>>>> I am so used to years of free delivery, I didn't realise there is a £20 charge to deliver bikes now. That is a new thing to me. Sorry !
Not sure why they didn't put the quick release rod through the front wheel in the first place, I started undoing the central bolt, before I realised I shouldn't have been doing!! They just assume everyone knows about quick-release, some of us haven't bought a new bike for 30+ years!....
Tyre pressures would be a maximum so still best to old skool it and see how you feel. The experienced riders today all say its personal choice.
The QR wouldnt be in the wheel for packaging reasons. They usually tape them to the spokes or put them in another box inside.
I don't use reflectors, any of them. Pedals, wheels front or rear bar/seat mounted etc. I just use lights. But that's how I prefer it.
If you have any questions, just ask. Frustration is a pain but we can solve things somehow.
I also sawed three inches from the seat post (which still leaves it with plenty more than the minimum length stipulated).
Am so impressed by it for the money. Most I’ve ever spent on a bike is £300 for a Carrera Parva, and I prefer this so much more. Weight is so much better. High point is the 7-speed gears. They’re superb - incredibly smooth and the range is perfect for what I need. Tried it on hills over a major A-road (short, sharp climbs from road level over the top), and it was no problem at all with two lower gears still to call on.
Brakes work fine for my purposes - definitely improvable but I’m mainly using off-road routes with loads of visibility, so a more gradual stop is perfect.
Only further investment I’ve currently got in mind is new handlebar grips - those supplied are pretty uncomfortable.
Keep your chain clean, every so often, especially after rain/wet riding. The whole drive train will thank you. PS I use engine oil, cycling oil is proof the industry is awash with overhyped overpriced nonsense.
3 speed hubs have a very narrow range so are really city bikes. (edited)
Edit: not interested after reading reviews (edited)
The bike rides nice, love the tyres. The handlebar grips are awful, unpadded, rough and like others have said, the brakes are terrible. Don't think they would hold up well in an emergency stop.
Has anyone managed to tighten up these disc bakes. I have no experience of tightening brakes but plan to try it) (edited)
-- Have any of you managed to find good fitting mud guards on yours?? as the Topeak Defender TX mudguards that I bought a while back in October for this Vitus Mach 1 Seven (Tourney) didn't fit (edited)