In 1978 French bike manufacturer
Bador
acquire Vitus coinciding with Vitus being awarded the patent for a new method of dry heat activated epoxy bonding 5086 aluminium-magnesium alloy tubing to slip-fit cast alloy lugs, drop-outs, bottom bracket and brake bridge.
Where are Vitus bike frames made?
Vitus is an iconic bike brand based in France. However, all their manufacturing takes place in
Cambodia
.
What happened to Vitus bikes?
The French company developing Vitus bikes lost its way, and
Chain Reaction Cycles purchased the brand in 2008
. Since that time we have been building the brand across MTB and Road by developing better and better frames and bikes.
Is Vitus a good brand?
Vitus is
one of the top-rated bike brands out there
. Vitus has a community of cyclists who have sworn allegiance to the brand, and you can be one of them.
Where are Vitus bikes from?
In 2009 a team of bike engineers in
Northern Ireland
were working on developing a brand-new range of bikes and discovered the Vitus brand was for sale.
Are Nukeproof bikes made in China?
Nukeproof follows suit with the wider bike industry by having its frames manufactured in Asian factories
. Getting bikes made in China and Taiwan is far more affordable than having them made in Western territories.
Where can I try a Vitus bike?
Where can you buy Vitus bikes? Vitus bikes are available exclusively at
Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle
.
Do Vitus bikes come with pedals?
Does my bike come with pedals?
Yes, when you purchase a Vitus bike through one of our retailer partners they will be supplied with a set of plastic pedals to get you going
.
Where are Ridley frames made?
Ridley is part of
Belgian
Cycling Factory, the largest cycling company in Belgium. A fact of which we are immensely proud, considering Belgium is one of the undisputed birthplaces of cycling.
Where is Nukeproof based?
Now designed and developed in
Belfast, Northern Ireland
, Nukeproof products are sold through select independent bike dealers around the globe. The brand continues to evolve whilst retaining its proud history and traditions of being crafted by riders.
What bike did Sean Kelly ride?
Sean Kelly won around 80 percent of his victories riding
Vitus bikes
, so he was the obvious choice as frontman when Chain Reaction Cycles revived the brand last year.
What is the meaning of Vitus?
Vitus is a Latin given name meaning
lively
and may refer to: Vitus, a Christian saint. Vitus of Hungary, beatified friar.
Where is cervelo made?
Frame/Bike Point of Origin: Cervelo bikes are
engineered and designed in Canada and manufactured in Asia
. Cervelo does have a R&D facility in the U.S. that produces limited runs of the top of the line bike, the Cervelo R5ca and the P5x is produced in conjunction with HED in Minnesota.
Where are Raleigh bicycles made?
Raleigh Bicycles may be British born, but it's been well over 10 years since its bikes have been made or assembled in
the UK
. That's all set to change with the new Militis eTap bike, which features the much anticipated wireless SRAM Red eTap groupset.
Where is Bianchi bikes made?
Bianchi bikes is a brand that dates back to 1885. Founded in Italy, its headquarters and culture has remained rooted in its homeland. The bikes are designed and pieced together in itsTreviglio factory, thoughthe
majority of production now takes place in Taiwan
.
Are Vitus bikes owned by Wiggle?
Since being purchased by WiggleCRC group
Vitus bikes became a direct-to-consumer brand selling exclusively on Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle websites.
What bike do I need for my height?
Height Bike Size | 5'7” to 5'11” (170-180 cm) 16 to 17 inches | 6'0” to 6'2” (180-188 cm) 17 to 19 inches | 6'2” to 6'4” (188-193 cm) 19 to 21 inches | 6'4” or taller (193+ cm) 21 plus inches |
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How do you remove the battery from a Vitus e Sommet?
Removing the battery on the E-Sommet isn't as straightforward as, say, the Specialized Turbo Kenevo, as you first need to
remove the battery cover which is held in place with three Allen bolts. You then insert the Allen key into the housing and the battery pops straight out
.