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.

Whether podium or mid-pack - it doesn?t matter. This bike is for those driven by that intoxicating excitement for race day. This is for those who come alive when that number is pinned on, whether lining up on frosted grass or ankle-deep in swampy mud. This is for those looking to combine performance with reliability for a competitive ride with no compromises on fun. 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 into the shoulder and single-entry cable routing reduces penetration of dirt so that performance is not reduced by wet conditions or a jet wash. A revised carbon lay-up improves the stiffness for power 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.

The top tube is slightly longer and the stem a touch 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 vast, so your speed won?t be slowed, nor the bike weighed down by mud. It also makes the bike easy to clean for your pit crew, and when the racing is done you can spray it 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 Energie the fun is always turned right up. Why wouldn?t you want to keep riding this bike?

• Race-Fit geometry
• SL UD Carbon frame and fork
• Huge mud clearance
• SRAM RIVAL 1x11 groupset
• CX cpecific wheelbuild featuring Alex CX-D rims and Novatec hubs
• Race ready 33c tubeless tyres

Features:

Specifications

FRAMEEnergie EVO Carbon SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved, Internal Cable Routing, Removeable Seat-Stay Bridge, Removeable Front Deraileur Mount, Integrated Seat Clamp, Integrated Mudguard Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle	REAR HUB Novatec D791SB 4 x Sealed Bearings, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, 6-Bolt
FORKSEnergie EVO Carbon SL UD Carbon, Tpered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Integrated Mudguard Mounts.	SPOKES14G/15G Stainless Steel Double Butted, Brass Nipples
CHAINSETSRAM RIVAL 1 X-SYNC 40T, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm	FRONT TYREMaxxis All Terrane 700c x 33mm, Tubeless Ready
BOTTOM BRACKETTRiPEAK 386-24 BB 386EVO for 24mm axle	REAR TYREMaxxis All Terrane 700c x 33mm, Tubeless Ready
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A	BRAKESSRAM RIVAL HRD Hydraulic Disc, SRAM G2 Clean Sweep Rotors F:160mm
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM RIVAL 1 Long Cage	BRAKE ROTORSSRAM G2 Clean Sweep Front:160mm, Rear:140mm
FRONT SHIFTERN/A N/A	HANDLEBARSFSA Omega XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm
REAR SHIFTERSRAM RIVAL 1 HRD 11 Speed	STEMFSA Omega 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:90mm XL:100mm
CASSETTESunrace CS-RX1 11-36T	HEADSETACROS Aix 322 R3 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8? ? 1 1?2?, 41.8 / 28.6 ? 52 / 4
CHAINKMC X11 11 Speed	GRIPSVITUS SuperGrip Anti Slip
FRONT RIMAlex CXD22 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready	SADDLEVITUS Race Performance CRN-Ti Rail, Pressure Relief Channel
REAR RIMAlex CXD22 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready	SEATPOSTFSA Gossamer 27.2mm
FRONT HUBNovatec D791SB 2 x Sealed Bearings, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, 6-Bolt	SEATCLAMPEnergie evo Integrated Internal Wedge System