Anyone got any experience of these bikes?
Vitus looks excellent value
Vitus is £1700 on CRC currently, thats a full £500 cheaper than evan's list the Shinobi 2, but is a new model for 2013, so I doubt there many ppl out there riding them yet (though is quite high on CRC "best selling" listings).
Did you also look at the Kona Satori's? Some 18/19" 2012 models reduce on CRC at the moment, and saying that Evan's have some ex-demo Shinobi's (limit warranty) going cheapish too.
I'm vaguely looking (read very interested) at a fun trail (not AM) 29er full suss, & do think that looks good.
Is there any way to demo a crc/Vitus bike though?
They have some test rides at the MTB marathon events but otherwise I guess its difficult unless you can get to Ireland
Emailed CRC about testing and response was that you have to go to their store. Think it's only hardtails on demo at the events
I currently have a demo Shinobi that I'be got to review. Its an awesome bike and pretty damn stiff too! Only downside is the Conti tyres which aren't great for the more natural stuff, easily changed though 🙂