Vitus 979 60 CM Complete Bike $475
02-18-21, 05:10 PM
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Vitus 979 60 CM Complete Bike $475
60cm aluminum frame with Campagnolo cranks (175mm), Cinelli bar and stem, Araya sew-up rims with Campagnolo record hubs and Vittoria Corsa CX tires, Suntour Derailleurs, Look Keo Pedals. Raced extensively in the mid 1980's and mostly a spare bike since then. All period appropriate components except Saddle, Brake handles and pedals. Hubs, bottom bracket and headset freshly cleaned and greased. Frame has the patina of a well used racing bike. Located in NE Florida. Will ship if buyer pays.
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02-18-21, 08:52 PM
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Hmm, that might be @scarlson's size.
02-18-21, 09:37 PM
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Oh, @nlerner, you are such a bad influence. But I already have one!! I don't think I need another. I will mention it to the Cambridge Vitus Club and see if anyone knows someone we could rope in. On a related note, if anyone living in the Boston area buys this, they can be inducted into the Cambridge Vitus Club.
This does look like a nice example, provided the seat binder ears aren't cracked. I guess that happened to enough of the ones with a pinch bolt that they switched to a grub screw later on.
It is quite a fair price for what it is!! Good luck with sale!!
This does look like a nice example, provided the seat binder ears aren't cracked. I guess that happened to enough of the ones with a pinch bolt that they switched to a grub screw later on.
It is quite a fair price for what it is!! Good luck with sale!!
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02-19-21, 04:52 PM
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Great looking bike.
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02-20-21, 11:30 PM
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Depends on your riding style. My friend and co-founder Kevin claims he's 195lb and he likes his just fine. He uses a pretty high cadence, which probably favors him to a more flexible frame. I'm 165lb and I think they're fine also, but I have a slow cadence and use Biopace rings, for what it's worth.
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02-28-21, 07:42 AM
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Oh, @nlerner, you are such a bad influence. But I already have one!! I don't think I need another. I will mention it to the Cambridge Vitus Club and see if anyone knows someone we could rope in. On a related note, if anyone living in the Boston area buys this, they can be inducted into the Cambridge Vitus Club.
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My 979 is a 58cm and I at 190# can tell you I rotate through some very nice frames and the 979 has superb dampening qualities on bad road surfaces even with 23mm and the stock AL fork. When younger while far from a powerhouse like Sean Kelly and now 70, BB flexing is/was never a worry even on a serious incline. They polish up really nice.
07-17-21, 08:31 AM
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Not sure if it’s location or Vitus in general or both. I’ve had my Chorus built 979 listed locally forever with no interest. At a great price to boot!
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