Vitus Energie EVO CR CX Bike (Rival) 2022

Vitus Energie EVO CR Cyclocross Bike (Rival)

The Energie EVO CR features a strong and lightweight full-carbon frameset and superb components to excel whether you're racing, training or commuting. Ideal for all-condition cyclocross racing, weekend trail riding adventures and the demands of daily inner-city commutes, the Energie EVO CR from Vitus is versatile, dependable and stylish. Plus, Vitus has kitted it out with a SRAM Rival 1x11-Speed groupset with a 40T chainset, an 11-36T cassette and SRAM Rival HRD hydraulic disc brakes. This component spec gives you a wide gear range that's ideal for riding anywhere in the hills, combined with powerful hydraulic disc brakes that ensure you have exceptional all-weather stopping power at your fingertips. And it rolls upon Tubeless Ready Alex CXD22 rims wrapped in fast-rolling and high grip Maxxis All Terrane tyres.

Powerful, Durable and Versatile Cyclocross Race Bike

At its core the Vitus Energie EVO CR Rival Cyclocross Bike has the clean lines and sleek aesthetic of a modern carbon race bike. But its best side is not the one leaning pristine against an immaculate garage wall or sparkling for Instagram. It’s the one ready for the real world - to race laps of a grassy park in the rain, slide into muddy corners, power through sand and compete in the worst winter weather. This bike cares not for your ability or ambition. Just want to finish? That’s cool, but if you also want to get amongst it this has the cutting-edge design to mix it with any competition. The buzz of race day, the nerves, the friendly competition with clubmates, the thrill of the experience, the personal bests, the feel of a great bike and wanting to do it all again next week. That’s what the Energie EVO is about.

Strong, Lightweight and Stylish Carbon Frameset

Whether racing for the podium or just for fun, the frame is loaded with thoughtfully engineered features that are uniquely designed and refined for the demands of cyclocross. A flatter top tube sits comfortably on you shoulder when carrying and a single-entry cable routing system reduces penetration of dirt so that performance is not affected by wet conditions or a jet wash. A revised carbon lay-up improves the stiffness for powering out of the turns, where it really matters mid-race, while also reducing weight for when you need to carry or charge into a climb.

Stable, Agile and Comfortable All-Condition Performance

The top tube is slightly longer and the stem a little shorter than before, keeping weight distribution slightly back from the front end, so the handling feels snappy and responsive - this is immediate control, whatever the conditions. Frame clearance around the wheels is generous, so your speed won’t be slowed, nor the bike weighed down by mud. This clearance also makes the bike easy to clean, when the racing is done you can spray the bike down quickly and put it straight into the car.

A Vitus is always best being ridden, not hanging on a wall, waiting or posing. So, when you’re not lining up for cyclocross, thanks to an innovative removable seat stay bridge, you can add mudguards and carry on with your winter training and year-round commuting. However hard the ride, with the Vitus Energie EVO CR Cyclocross Bike (Rival), the fun is always turned right up.

One-piece Monocoque Frame

Expertly crafted with no joins, the uniquely layered continuous UD carbon frame is strong and light. And those modern, clean lines look awesome too!

Performance Design (previously Race-Fit Geometry)

The geometry of top-tier Vitus frames has been carefully calculated to ensure that comfort, aerodynamics and power are balanced, so the ride feel is enhanced for the best performance, and enjoyment, in all conditions.

Class-leading Mud Clearance

Mud is slow. To combat that we’ve made the clearance between tyre and frame as wide as possible (within UCI-regulations, of course) so the bike won’t get weighed down and your drivetrain won’t clog in those wet and sticky races.

Mudguard Mounts

The addition of an innovative removable mudguard mount between the seatstays gives you the option to keep using this bike beyond cyclocross racing, be that commuting, winter training or exploring remote lanes.

Key Features:

• The Vitus top-tier Performance Design geometry considers aerodynamics, comfort and power as a whole system
• UCI-approved and podium-ready. A game-changer.
• SRAM Rival 1x11 drivetrain - 40T chainring / 11-36t cassette
• Powerful hydraulic disc brakes - SRAM Rival HRD
• One-piece UD Carbon monocoque frame is strong and light
• Alex CXD22 tubeless wheels
• Dropped seat stays enable compliance over harsh ground
• FSA Omega handlebars
• Maxxis All Terrane 700x33c tyres
• Removable front derailleur mount and a Vitus 1X chainguide
• Vitus Race Performance Saddle, with titanium rails and pressure-relief channel
• Weight: 8.4kg (size medium)

Features:

• Frame: Energie EVO Carbon, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved, Internal Cable Routing, Removeable Seat-Stay Bridge, Removeable Front Derailleur Mount, Integrated Seat Clamp, Integrated Mudguard Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle
• Fork: Energie EVO Carbon, SL UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Integrated Mudguard Mounts.
• Headset: ACROS Aix 322 R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 4
• Handlebar: FSA Omega, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm
• Stem: FSA Omega, 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:90mm XL:100mm
• Grip (Tape): Vitus SuperGrip, Anti Slip
• Wheelset:
• Front Rim: Alex CXD22, 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready
• Rear Rim: Alex CXD22, 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready
• Front Hub: Novatec D791SB, 2 x Sealed Bearings, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, 6-Bolt
• Rear Hub: Novatec D791SB, 4 x Sealed Bearings, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, 6-Bolt
• Front Tyre: Maxxis All Terrane, 700c x 33mm, Tubeless Ready
• Rear Tyre: Maxxis All Terrane, 700c x 33mm, Tubeless Ready
• Spoke: 14G/15G Stainless Steel, Double Butted, Brass Nipples
• Chain: KMC X11, 11 Speed
• Crankset: SRAM Rival 1, X-SYNC 40T, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm
• Bottom Bracket: TRiPEAK 386-24, BB 386EVO for 24mm axle
• Front Brake Set: SRAM Rival HRD, Hydraulic Disc, SRAM G2 Clean Sweep Rotors F:160mm
• Rear Brake Set: SRAM Rival HRD, Hydraulic Disc, SRAM G2 Clean Sweep Rotors R:140mm
• Rotors: SRAM G2 Clean Sweep, Front:160mm, Rear:140mm
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival 1, Long Cage
• Rear Shifter: SRAM Rival 1 HRD, 11 Speed
• Cassette: Sunrace CS-RX1, 11-36T
• Saddle: Vitus Race Performance, CRN-Ti Rail, Pressure Relief Channel
• Seat Post: FSA Gossamer, 27.2mm
• Seat Screw: Energie EVO Integrated, Internal Wedge System
• Chain Guide: Vitus CX 1X Guide, Front Derailleur Mounting
• Weight: Medium: 8.4kg

Easy Assembly

When 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.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

• All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

Please note that 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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