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Electric Bikes 2020

Vitus E-Escarpe

Vitus' E-Sommet was one of the first E-MTBs that really shone for me, excelling in both performance and price amidst a world of ugly,…

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Electric Bikes 2018

Vitus E-Sommet VR

While many brands are on their second or third versions of an electric bike, Vitus have rolled in casually with their E-Sommet, sensibly waiting…

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Trail Bikes 2018

Vitus Escarpe VR 29

For 2018 the Vitus range gets an overhaul, with all the main bikes getting some updates. If the Sommet is the full enduro race…

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Hard Tails 2018

Vitus Sentier 29 VR

At a penny short of a grand (currently just £899.99on CRC), Vitus' Sentier 29 VR sits on that price point on which mountain bikes…

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Trail Bikes 2016

Vitus Escarpe 29 Pro

The Vitus range has seen a bit of a revamp over the last 18 months right down to a redesigned suspension platform. Vitus say…

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Enduro Bikes 2016

Vitus Sommet CR

This year saw Vitus announce they were ramping things up with their Sommet range, and adding a carbon frame to the mix. The Sommet…

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Enduro Bikes 2014

Vitus Escarpe 275 VR

Vitus originally hailed from France in the 1970’s, they have a long pedigree in the cycling world and have more recently been added to…

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DH Bikes 2013

Vitus Dominer DH

A race-ready DH bike for £2399.99/€2699.99? A few years ago that phrase would have been laughed at, but following in the recent tradition of…

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3 years ago

Kyle Strait is back in the saddle and focused on his future as a pro rider and as a father. He doesn’t feel like talking...

News
8 years ago

As the world rotates into 2019 MTB mode we take a look back at some of the best trail bikes that have come through the...

News
8 years ago

Feast your eyes on some fresh goods for Friday with the brand-spanking new 2019 line up from Vitus Bikes - a range packed chock full...

News
10 years ago

Shimano TweedLove Bike Festival is getting ready to host the biggest bike demo in the UK this year. Featuring mountain, road, gravel and e-bikes (but...

News
11 years ago

Looking to test ride a new rig for the coming summer? Demo days are taking place up and down the UK at the moment, chiefly...

News
11 years ago

Vitus Bikes, Chain Reaction Cycles’ in-house brand, have just released details of their new carbon Sommet Enduro mountain bikes which will be available later this...

News
11 years ago

The hugely successful Chain Reaction Cycles MTB Demo Series is back for 2016 with a massive range of amazing bikes, MTB kit and stoke. Coming...

News
11 years ago

Having finished in 6th place in the overall Enduro World Series and picked up the Irish National Enduro Championship win in 2015 the 18th year old Callaghan...

News
11 years ago

There is lots to see if you ride mountain bikes at last at The Cycle Show, previous years have been dominated by road and urban...

News
11 years ago

Check out 16-year-old Sacha Bickerstaff, a young pinner from Northern Ireland. At the British Downhill Series in Fort Bill she smashed the Junior category, putting in...

News
12 years ago

This Sunday is game day, The Patriots vs The Seahawks, Brady vs Wilson, who will come out on top? #superbowl #NFL Luckily for CRC, due...

News
12 years ago

Vitus unveils its assault on the enduro market, the 155mm Sommet, in this stunning video from Northern Ireland. Loamy trails, roost, natural terrain and bike...

News
Issue 69

Watch the most popular MTB videos from the last couple of months right here!

5 years ago
Issue 63

A legend on two wheels who’s carved himself one of the most impressive careers in the industry, Rob still rips in the woods and gives us his opinion on the upcoming season too. Click here to get some Warner Wisdom!

7 years ago
Issue 63

We have bikes and components on test from Cube, Vitus, SRAM, Vecnum, Gloworm, Ravemen and Julbo this issue, see what the test team made of it all right here!

7 years ago
Issue 56

Merida's brand new 120 hits the trails alongside bikes from Rocky mountain, Vitus and Marin. We see what Gwin's brakes are all about, try USE's new Helix dropper post and press Reset on 661s latest full face helmet.

8 years ago
Issue 55

Ebikes are here to stay and have finally got good enough to really get busy on the trails. We got our hands on the latest crop of rides and took them out into the wild to see what they could do, and find out more about these strange new beasts.

8 years ago
Issue 55

This issue we get our hands on the much-anticipated Cube Stereo 150 and take a look at a couple of top-end electric mountain bikes from Vitus and Cube. We also get rolling on wheels for all budgets from Industry 9, Nukeproof, Spank and Stan's.

8 years ago
Issue 52

A World Championship smashing enduro bike from Nukeproof, a rowdy hardtail from Commencal and a couple of funky gravel bikes make the line up of test machines this month. Slowing things down hard and fast is the name of the game as we put some four-pot brakes through the mill and see if they can offer the killer power they all claim.

9 years ago
Issue 48

Ewen Turner and the IMB crew head off to Ireland to sample some of the delights and craic on offer. With three trail centres to visit they discover a vibrant riding scene and a plethora of action to be had!

9 years ago
Issue 45

More 2017 bikes coming through the door and the last offerings of 2016 to get tested this issue!

10 years ago
Issue 42

This month we head to Ireland and chat to Vitus, a brand that has gone through some huge changes from it's road roots, to emerge as a serious contender in high performance mountain bikes.

10 years ago
Issue 38

The 2016 bikes are filtering through after a summer of bike shows! We have rigs from Commencal, Cube and Vitus on test this issue!

11 years ago
Issue 33

The first of the 2015 bikes are starting to filter through the door, we check out rides from Cube, Orange, Nukeproof, Stanton and Vitus...

12 years ago
7 years ago