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stidds
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Vitus BMX - my new build
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March 09, 2010, 04:36 PM »
As I am on the hunt to build all the bikes I have either owned or raced at some point, I have now finished the next bike on my list... A Vitus Durolonix.
This was marketed in the UK as a Peugeot and that is what I had to test for a few months, however I always wanted the Vitus version.
The frame is made from aluminium and has no welds it is bonded to save weight. The frame and forks weigh just over 3lb and it is the pro version not the mini.
All of the parts are in original condition i.e. no polishing at all, if it was meant to be dull aluminium it has stayed dull.
The bike all in weighs in at a lardy 20.6lbs.
Oh yes before anyone says anything, it does not need a seat clamp as it has an integrated one underneath the top tube.
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stidds
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March 09, 2010, 04:37 PM »
Parts listing:
Frame: Vitus
Forks: Vitus
Bars: Win
Stem: Suntour
Grips: Am'e
Brake Lever: Dia-Compe Tech 3
Brake Caliper: Dia-Compe MX1000
Brake Cable: Dia-Compe
Seat: Viscount MX
Seat Post: Fluted Alloy
Cranks: Ofmega
Chainring: Ofmega
Chain: Izumi
Pedals: MKS Graphite
Rims: Schurmann Aero
Hubs: Shimano Low Flange
Tyres: Tioga Comp III
Padset: Zeronine
Number Plate: Zeronine Moto Control
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dj_benice
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March 09, 2010, 06:37 PM »
Nice looking build
How did the old bonded joints hold up on that thing, always liked the look of em just never sure if they would stand up to the job?
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RATTY
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March 09, 2010, 06:48 PM »
That is a really different build to anything ive seen before, did it stand up to the abuse?
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stevochb
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March 09, 2010, 06:50 PM »
Very nice
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reilley1
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March 09, 2010, 06:57 PM »
Nice!
I want one!! One of the few bikes I truly would like to get
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bobafett
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March 11, 2010, 03:41 PM »
Good stuff
How does it ride Sean ?
And what's the TT length on that ?
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March 11, 2010, 03:55 PM »
Wow,
this is an OS High Tech beauty. The aluminium bonding technique was developed and used in the aircraft building facilities, and the race bike crazy french people had Airbus Industries that transfers
know how to the Vitus guys. I hold the vitus frame a few times in my hands (in the 80ties) and
it is still fascinating that it works.
Cool mix withh Zeronine!
cheers
Alfredo
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March 11, 2010, 06:24 PM »
Kid I knew in the early 90's raced one of those & went on to become British Champ in his age group. Nice build dude
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MartyC
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March 13, 2010, 05:51 AM »
Looks awesoe Sean, how about a close up of the seatpost clamp mechanism?
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magna13
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March 14, 2010, 08:52 PM »
beautiful peice of kit, looks way ahead of its time!
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