Author Topic: Vitus 181 1982 ish Aluminium BMX (Read 2989 times)

bodamus · « **on:** October 29, 2009, 04:11 PM »

Has anyone got any pics or info on the Vitus 181 Aluminium BMX Frame and Forks from around 1982 ish?

I have a NOS Frame and Forks that I want to build up just loking for some inspiration on parts to build it with. I'm guessing it was probably on sold as a Frame and Forks set. I know it was something to do with Peugot but other than that I don't know much and cant find any info.

This thing is seriously light and I think looks way ahead of it's time any help and info would be great

Thanks bodamus

thecrooch · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:16 PM »

get in touch with Bully he still has this as it didnt sell on ebay.... he might no a bit about em... one thing i do know is they are glued toghether some how and you have to be careful... as you would expect...

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=52146.0

Peter J · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:19 PM »

They look tasty

MartyC · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:43 PM »

Lee Alexander used to race one when he was sponsored by Stows Bike Shop in Slough; he might have more info. If I recall correctly (sic) they were a bonded aluminum frame with a 25mm seat post tube and some very relaxed angles on the frame. Nice bikes but a little flexy and prone to breaking.

bobafett · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:52 PM »

What bonded the tubes to the dropouts / headtube / BB sections etc. looks mad

MartyC · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:03 PM »

Quote from: bobafett on October 29, 2009, 04:52 PM

What bonded the tubes to the dropouts / headtube / BB sections etc. looks mad

Vitus led the way in bonded tubing back in the 80's, the Vitus raod frames have won the Tour de France and countless other stage and one day races. I used to own a 797 bonded road frame and fork; great bike very light and responsive.

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:30 PM »

speak to retrogeezer, i am sure he had one branded up as a hutch

bodamus · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:18 PM »

Cheers guys

got the original Aluminium Forks with mine too.

I'm gonna have a crack at building it as light as possible with as many Aluminium parts as possible

Info from Double Chevron it's 1983, cheers matey

bodamus

sawzall · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2009, 06:35 PM »

ian i did this one a couple of years ago for darren's girlfriends daughter
it was her original race bike from bitd,they are really nicely built and so light

bodamus · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2009, 07:14 PM »

Nice Phil just your colour

20 X 1 3/8" Wheels? hmmm now that's an idea

Ian

sawzall · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2009, 07:48 PM »

i have a pair of 20x1/3/8 pro class rims i might be getting rid of

bobafett · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2009, 10:17 PM »

Quote from: sawzall on October 29, 2009, 07:48 PM

i have a pair of 20x1/3/8 pro class rims i might be getting rid of

How much ?