Velo vitus 979 cracked

Made from top quality vitus 979 duralinox super light aluminium tubing and manufacturedde gribaldy cycles of besancon. If you frame has bottle eyes brazed on you may need to punch a hole for the upper eye to be able to wrap the design correctly, as the surface needs to be smooth. I was looking for a bike for the shimano 600 gruppo, so it happen to come attached to this decent vitus frameset. Vitus 979 lady frame 55,5 cm ct dural aluminium vitus 979 lady frame 55,5 cm ct dural aluminium. Not much later ateliers revised its range to include vitus 888, at 2030 gms, a plain gauge set for touring frames, vitus 181 a db set weighing 1790gms for racing. Vitus 979 road bike 56 cm ultegra gears light classic eroica racer. The bike performed well, there was no technical problem at all, not even a flat tyre. Last year i sold a vitus 979 that was in continuous service since 1987probably had more than 60k miles.

One of their top models of classic bicycles in the past and still today is the 979, which, because of its smaller tubes diameter, offered more comfort than other classic bike aluminium frames vitus innovative design. Mais cest terriblement vintage, les belles annees avant les velos modernes. I believe that this version of 979 was introduced in 1984. Jan 18, 2017 the peugeot px10du vitus 979 january 18, 2017 the space ace racing bike. It is a vintage 1980s era frameset made famous by the irish legend, the kingoftheclassics sean kelly. Even though the vitus fit like a glove and rode like a charm, i decided to let the bicycle go. In the early 1980s, vitus began producing frames using carbon fiber tubing, but did so in keeping with the companys method of using small diameter tubing and bonding lugs. On a glossy brand new bike, the wind feels a little wilder in your hair and you seem like your five years old.

Appreciating cycling for leisure purposes bike riding there is something about buying a new bike that makes you seem like a kid once again. Vitus 979 france loire digital as seen on vitus 979 frames from the 80s, most notable rider being sean kelly. So, my experience is that they can be quite durable. Consultez nos ressources pour vous adapter au mieux pendant cette periode. Felixs frame, as far as i can tell, is a 979 duralinox, with a polished fork and in classic vitus blue. This bike came with shimano 600 ultegra components and mavic tubular rims. The first vitus branded vitus 979 duralinox frames of 5083 aluminummagnesium alloy tubing and lugs were developed in 1978 and introduced in the spring of 1979.

Vitus bikes offer an award winning range of mountain bikes, road bikes, ebikes and more. In this video, andy restores a vintage vitus 979 road bike frame and gets the bike back on the road to have some fun on it. Seat tube 57cm ct top tube 56cm cc rear dropout width 126mm comes with the. Vitus has delivered plenty of quality bikes over the last few seasons and the substance crx doesnt let the side down. Vitus 979 dural a classic collectors road bike vitus pioneered the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium bicycle frames. Velo vitus 979 duralinox apres restauration 1982 france. The vitus 992 improved on the 979 design by pinching the aluminum tubes into an ovoid shape at certain critical places, greatly improving stiffness. In spring 2005, nashbar had new old stock vitus 979 frames for sale. Steel vintage bikes vitus 979 classic aluminium road bike 1980s. Peugeot py10fc this article can now be found at onthedrops. In the early 1980s, vitus began producing frames using carbon fiber tubing, but did so in keeping with the companys method of. Please give us the message with your color during order process. See the frame cleaned then rebuilt before bike is taken on the open road.

The 979s younger sibling the vitus 979 is an excellent vintage aluminum bicycle dating from 1979 to 1992. However, and even though it was against my better judgment, i could not wait to try the vitus out. The first vitusbranded vitus 979 duralinox frames of 5083 aluminummagnesium alloy tubing and lugs were developed in. Continuing the development of the vitus composite alloycarbon fibre concept, the carbone 9 was introduced in 1987. Cherie pridham is proud to launch vitus pro cycling team, a newly formed uci continental registered squad for the 2018 calendar. Their products were on a par with reynolds and columbus. Kelly won 193 races in his career including 7 parisnice, 2 paris robaix, and many, many others. Derailleurs et manettes huret jubilee, freins clb compact sport avec. By the mid to late 80s shimanos sis, sachs aris, suntours accushift and campagnolos synchro were offering some variety of indexed shifting to the mass market. Vitus 979 classic aluminium road bike from the 1980s here we present the first aluminium racing bicycle released by vitus, one of the pioneers of glued aluminium frame sets. Vitus 979 aluminum or carbon framesets or bike manufacturer. This lightweight frame was made by vitus in the mid 80ties.

The vitus was an impressive bicycle, right from the word go. Ive owned two 979 frames, both branded as vitus and both anodised in the same blue as felixs bike. Well, vitus are back with an all new line up of bikes. So on december 8, 2010, i bought my second vitus, sans wheels from a guy in san carlos. Various signs of use with some scuff marks and scratches please see photos. Andre bertin vitus 979 duralinox forum velo retro course. I have a vitus 979, one way to check, put it in the 52.

I think vince the vitus is somewhat relieved by this fact. The base set at this time became known as durifortrubis 888. Some blogi mikko contact projects for sale peugeot history brompton on the road. This year sees the reemergence of vitus with an entirely new range of road bikes and mountain bikes which have been designed from scratch for.

Eroica bicycles most likely have a steel frame, but also other types of rare frames are permitted, such as the aluminium frames built by alan and vitus with screwed or glued joints. Ive come to the realisation that im too fat for this bike. Vitus frame and accessory brochure early to mid 1980s. Up for sale is my bonded aluminum vitus 979 frame 56cm, fork, headset, and dura ace 25mm seat post. With the bike is the original documents that the owner received when he collected it on the 19th of june 1987 from jean thirouard cycles in bourges, france. The vitus 979 duralinox fork, its forme revolutionary, from the head design to the new dimensions in the ovalization of the fork blades 33 x 18 has yet unheard of mechanical qualities that are superior to all good quality forks known today. The pace of technological change accelerated during the 1980s. The iconic vitus 979 and carbon frames were some of the most revolutionary of their time. I prepared and rode a french aluminium vitus 979 during the 2016 leroica hispania. Its an absolute cracker offroad, offering a fun yet stiff ride, plus it. Felixs superb lapierre vitus 979 the velo collective. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. The carbone 7 became a 9 by counting the two piece rear stays as two each but the fork remained the original 1979 pattern vitus 979 one as did the other cast alloy pieces. The new dimensions in the ovalization of the fork blades 33 x 18 give the fork a stream line in perfect.

Vintage vitus 979 alu frame set vintage 1980s vitus 979 aluminium frame set in good used condition. Restoration decals kit for vitus 979 and 992 frame fork. If you are investigating the possibility of a repair, and you dont see your necessary parts listed here. Vitus bicycles were available in canada in the late 90s.

For several years, my road bike was a 1988 vitus 979. The french company vitus was one of the few companies to make aluminum road frames in the 1980s. Repair the seat post clamp on a vitus 979 aluminum road bike frame. Vintage vitus 979 54 cm red anodized road bike frame set ebay. The vitus 979 was a favorite bicycle of racer sean kelly to win many european races in the 1980she later rode the vitus 992. Vitus was frances leading manufacturer of highquality frame tubing.

We currently have a limited selection of parts for the vitus 979 dural, and a few parts for the vitus carbone3 and carbone 9 models, and a few for vitus 992 dural size 56 color silver. The 979 s younger sibling the vitus 979 is an excellent vintage aluminum bicycle dating from 1979 to 1992. French bicycle manufacturer vitus pioneered the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium bicycle frames. Vitus 979 road bike 56 cm duralinox frame with enameled ambrosio rims, edco hubs, aspire carbon forks, italia tri gel saddle, ultegra gears, new rear 9 speed cassette, new bar tape, use seatpost, i am the third owner and believe this bike is from 19. These are a full white panel wrap design with the detail printed on. The 979 has a bonded aluminum frame and is very light for a bike that is 30 years old. Decalls are not the best but easy to find on the internet.

Happy to be out from behind the couch, and happy to breath the air of a free manwomanmetal. Coming raider is 150 cm so the frame is just good for him. This glued together bicycle was a treat to ride but a bit too flexible for a guy my size. The vitus 979 fork and accessories seat posts, headset, and bottom bracket.

One of their top models of classic bicycles in the past and still today is the 979, which, because of its smaller tubes diameter, offered more comfort than other classic bike aluminium frames. Few bicycles have impressed me as much as this made in france eighties something vitus 979. Nice deep blue tubes combined with aluminium lugs and forks. Vitus is currently a house brand for chain reaction cycles, a bike store in the uk which for some reason has a. Sep 08, 2007 these parts were to be added to my new frame. I could not wait to get it all the way back to thunder bay and test ride this wonderful old french bicycle. Big kit for your restoration works for vitus 992 or 979. This lightweight bike has a 53cm aluminium bonded frame and a great list of high quality components. A 55cm 1987 vitus 979 in lilac which has had one owner from new.

Details about vintage vitus 979 54 cm red anodized road bike frame set. Vitus 979 constructions garantie duralinux youtube. For sale peugeot history brompton on the road 49cm vitus 979. The 2018 season will mark the fifth season that cherie pridham racing has managed a british uci registered team. Je vous tiens au jus et ferai prochainement des photos. I had been riding a silver 979 that was 57cm for quite some time, always knowing that it was rather large for meim roughly 56, but i have fairly long reach for my height. They then disappeared from the internet for a while. A light used high quality frame made of dural aerospace aluminium tubing. Vitus site lists shows some nice all carbon frames. Sold exclusively through wiggle and chain reaction cycles. For sale this lovely vitus 979, seattube 56,5 cm ct its not nos but near to.