Vitus Bikes Dark Plasma VR Review
Vitus are one of the most pioneering bike manufacturers today, creating bikes that are benchmarks for other manufacturers to follow. Vitus understand what riders need and the Vitus Dark Plasma VR is a fantastic example of their knowledge and understanding.
With a hand moulded high modulus carbon frame, the Dark Plasma VR possesses one of the lightest, durable and rigid frames on the market. This strength and rigidity coupled with the frames well planned design ensures that it is able to effectively translate a cyclist’s power into speed. The full carbon front fork offers a range of impressive benefits to riders; in particular it is able to effectively absorb any road irregularities for a smoother and comfortable ride, while also supplying riders with extremely responsive handling. It is this smart use of high-quality carbon and unique design which allows riders to enjoy a strong, stiff and comfortable ride and what makes the Dark Plasma VR stand apart from other carbon models to date.
The careful design of other features, in particular the Control Tech bar and stem also enables riders to enjoy a more comfortable, yet ergonomic ride on the Dark Plasma VR. However, whilst the design of the Dark Plasma VR is ergonomically perfect other features included on this remarkable bike also ensure that it is also aerodynamic. In particular, Vitus has fitted the Dark Plasma VR with Pro-Lite manufactured aero spoked wheels; these wheels effectively slice through the air lowering the bikes wind resistance. This low resistance enables riders to reach impressive speeds more easily, making the Dark Plasma VR the ultimate racing bike.
The shifting performance of this model also makes the Dark Plasma VR one of the best competitive models ever produced by Vitus. Fitted with Shimano’s reliable 105 groupset, riders can enjoy fast, precise and quiet shifting. While the Shimano 105 rear and front brakes are robust and reliable in all weather conditions, ensuring that riders feel comfortable racing the Dark Plasma VR in the winter months.
The Dark Plasma VR is designed for entry level cyclists who want to ride the very best and with many of our testers commenting that Vitus’ streamline design of the Dark Plasma VR and inclusion of the best drivetrain components has meant that Vitus has succeeded in creating the ultimate entry level carbon model that offers cyclists everything they could need and more.
Vitus Dark Plasma VR
Rating by Adam Samuel: stars £
Written by: Quatos