Vitus Bikes Dark Plasma Review
Vitus Bikes have a long history of creating some of the most pioneering bikes, designing a wide range of bikes the Vitus’ Dark Plasma is undoubtedly part of Vitus’ premium range.
Vitus has successfully created one of the finest full carbon frame road bikes. With the frame specially hand moulded using a high modulus carbon the Dark Plasma possesses the perfect blend of lightness, strength and rigidity. This ideal combination, with additional lateral stiffness has meant that Vitus has successfully constructed a road bike that possesses all the features a high-quality, road racing bike needs in order to always lead competitive races. The fantastic full carbon fork effectively absorbs any road vibrations for a more comfortable ride, while also ensuring it offers a superb level of handling at every speed.
As with all Vitus bikes, the Dark Plasma model possesses some intricate details only Vitus consider when designing a bike, in particular geometrically and aerodynamically perfect stem, handlebar and seatpost. The Controltech One Frame Size bar enables riders to achieve a more customised and comfortable fit without causing any geometrical disruption. The aerodramics have also been taken into account when choosing the Dark Plasma wheels. Fitted with Pro-Lite aero spoke wheels, the Dark Plasma bike effectively cuts through the air so that riders can reach impressive speeds.
The Dark Plasma has also been fitted with the finest groupset. The Tiagra is well known in the cycling world as one of the most reliable and impressive groupsets produced by Shimano, its crankset, derailleurs and SRAM PG950 cassette effectively slide throughout the ratios smoothly and precisely, offering Dark Plasma riders professional shifting.
Our testers were delighted with this bike stating that it is one of the most comfortable yet performance enhancing bikes they have ever tested. Weighing 8.56 kilograms Vitus’ Dark Plasma smoothly combines pro- level technology with advanced materials to create a truly remarkable bike that delivers power, comfort, strength and rigidity.
Vitus Dark Plasma
Written by: Quatos