Vitus 979 Road Bicycle Carbon Fiber/aluminum Tubing
Carbon Fiber vs Aluminum vs Steel vs TitaniumWhat is the real difference between carbon fiber vs aluminum vs steel vs titanium What are the Pros and Cons of each material? Carbon FiberMost high-end bikes are made from this material and for good reason: Pros. Lightest material. Strongest material. Stiffest material. Best shock absorption. Infinitely mouldable to any design.
Flexible where it needs to be. Won’t rust or corrode like steelCons. Expensive. Not all carbon is created equal.
Can crack/fracture. Strength and stiffness depend on designAluminumMany entry level bikes are made from aluminum because it can be made stiff and light enough for a great ride. Pros. Light. Strong. Stiff.
Bargain daily deals on Aluminum Road Bike Bicycle, find detailed description, pictures and comprehensive price list all-in-one place for all deals on Aluminum Road Bike Bicycle. Cilo Vitus 979 Vintage Swiss 50cm Road Bike Professionally Restored Shimano 600. 2018 Felt FR40: $699.99. Cannondale R5000 alloy carbon fiber road racing. Fuji dx100 vs epson d700.
Mouldable. Great for climbing and sprinting. Won’t rust or corrode.
Less expensive than carbon fiberCons. Harsh on rough roads.
Can fatigue over time (Leads to overbuilding which adds to weight). Not easily repaired. Weak jointsSteelSteel will last a life time.
It is also the easiest to repair, making it a great bike for touring. Pros. Inexpensive. Strong. Flexes enough for a soft ride.
Most durable of all the materials. Lively feel. Easy to work with and repairCons. Heavy. Rust/corrosion. Flexes too much for racingTitaniumTitanium is a metal that takes aspects from aluminum and steel better shock absorption that aluminum but not quite as light. Pros.
Bullet proof. Its density is between that of steel and aluminum which makes it stiff but shock absorbing. Lively feel. Shock absorbing. Does not corrodeCons.
Vitus 979 Road Bicycle Carbon Fiber/aluminum Tubing Price
Expensive. Difficult to make aero shapes due to welding considerations. Difficult to repair. Stiffness is traded for lightweightMy PreferencesI have at least one bike made out of every material. I use carbon fiber bikes the most; but here are the exceptions:Winter riding – I use an aluminum frame as I do not want to ruin my more expensive carbon fiber frames, but still want a bike that climbs fast.Downhill Mountain Bike – I like my titanium frame. I feel indestructible going downhill.Touring – I would use a steel frame due to the ease of repairs and dependability.I realize not everyone is fortunate enough to have such a wide selection of bikes and price point is always a factor. If you are just getting into cycling then most of the time a carbon fiber frame is not necessary.
My first bike was aluminum and it was fantastic. I still have it and I still ride it.Each material has different qualities keep them in mind when you go to purchase your next ride.
Username:Password:Bikejournal Forum Sub-category:First RecentJump to post:Vitus bikesLifetime: 4,764 miMember No. 34842Member since: May 2009Home: Montreal, QCSynapse 1CRoad bikeposted5/12/2009at 5:32:03 AMviewed 2291 timesHello, anybody heard of the Vitus bike brand.
Vitus 979 Ebay
I found a pretty good deal for Vitus Razor Triple 2008. What is this bike worth?
I'm on a very tight budget. Thanks!thread edited on 5/12/2009 at 5:19:57 AM2wheelerLifetime: 38,291 miMember No. 32346Member since: Nov 2008Home: Bexley, OHSan Jose SSCyclocross Road bikeposted5/12/2009at 6:14:11 AMpost #1 viewed 2262 timesVitus (a french brand) was a tubing manufacturer and maker of nice aluminum and carbon racing frames using thermal bonding technology. They were one of the pioneers of this method and their bikes are considered lightweight and comfortable. I notice you ride a hybrid flat bar with fenders and racks, and have no idea if the Razor Triple is set up in a way you would like.
Its value would depend on how (and where) it is made and what kind of parts it has on it.Lifetime: 4,764 miMember No. 34842Member since: May 2009Home: Montreal, QCSynapse 1CRoad bikeposted5/12/2009at 6:34:25 AMpost #2 viewed 2256 times'were' meaning that the company has closed?Actually, I'm looking for some bargain on road bikesThe only infos I have is the look.Lifetime: 11,454 miMember No. 23414Member since: Aug 2007Home: Rowena, SDGiro 26Touring Road bikeposted5/12/2009at 6:51:22 AMpost #3 viewed 2249 timesFound this on another forum;Vitus is best known as an tubing supplier from France. Many, many bikes have been built from Vitus tubing, including classic Peugeot, Motobecane, Gitane, as well as the Vitus bicycles themselves.
Vitus 979 Decals
Probably most well-known is the Vitus 979, named for the Vitus 979 Dural tubing of the same name.The 979 is a lugged aluminum bicycle. Although it's not the oldest aluminum bike, it's probably the first to gain widespread use in the pro peloton, most notably used by Sean Kelly (multiple TdF green-jersey winner and all-round cool Irish guy) of KAS for many seasons. The 979 is considered a bonded frame, in that the frame tubing is heat-bonded into the aluminum lugs through an adhesive and heat-bonding. Interestingly, the OUTER diameter of the frame tubing is larger than the INNER diameter of the lugs, making for a rather tight fit. A finished 979 is an extremely light, yet sturdy frame-among the lightest made before 1990-and provides an extremely comfortable ride.