Vitus 787 FUTURAL

[Kempstonian]

I didn't know anything about Vitus bikes until I joined here. I have to say they are very stylish - a sort of Bang & Olufsen of the cycle world!

 

[woodbutcher]

How big is too big?...asking for a friend

If you can look past the bar tape this is interesting and may be closer to your size. a long way to travel but he may ship it.

https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/fietse...84ef0ece270f44503df9f8598c624&previousPage=lr

Not sure if l could live with pink

 

[woodbutcher]

I didn't know anything about Vitus bikes until I joined here. I have to say they are very stylish - a sort of Bang & Olufsen of the cycle world!

Thats a good comparison and this time the French flair for design and innovation wasn't let down by messing up the manufacturing bit. My 992 is a dream to ride mind you it has a complete DuraAce group set which helps

 

[biggs682]

Not sure if l could live with pink

Of course you could

 

[woodbutcher]

Of course you could

I say, l hope there is no unintended implication in that remark

 

[biggs682]

I say, l hope there is no unintended implication in that remark

What from me ???

 

[woodbutcher]

What from me ???

How could l think such dubious thoughts ? Shame on me....anyhow it is too big for me...my ideal frame would be 50 or 52 depending on its geometry .

 

[BalkanExpress]

The Vitus futural is 58cm and unfortunately my max frame size would be 52cm l am 1.70

I am 1.78 and happy on a 56 or a 57 CTT. I guess It’s all about relative limb and back length

 

[woodbutcher]

I am 1.78 and happy on a 56 or a 57 CTT. I guess It’s all about relative limb and back length

Wow, l would have a real problem in that would have to reach much further forward to be comfortable on the bars, so l guess my upper body/arms are the
problem .

 

[BalkanExpress]

Wow, l would have a real problem in that would have to reach much further forward to be comfortable on the bars, so l guess my upper body/arms are the
problem .

On the plus side there is less demand for smaller frames and you might find a bargain. How about this for a beaut.

https://www.2ememain.be/vélos/vélos/vélos-de-course/diamant-koersfiets-retro-506209447.html

The wheels alone are worth more than the current bid and the frame is Columbus Max. Mind you in a size that small the frame will be as stiff as a very stiff thing. I wonder if he will ship to France

 

[Denis99]

I had a Vitus 787 in the early 90’s.

Used to ride Audax events, 200 and 300 km events.
I liked it, was totally reliable with no frame problems. Only sold it as I had a custom 531 frame built for me.

 

[woodbutcher]

On the plus side there is less demand for smaller frames and you might find a bargain. How about this for a beaut.

https://www.2ememain.be/vélos/vélos/vélos-de-course/diamant-koersfiets-retro-506209447.html

The wheels alone are worth more than the current bid and the frame is Columbus Max. Mind you in a size that small the frame will be as stiff as a very stiff thing. I wonder if he will ship to France

only just seen this, been in the Pyrenees mucking about in the snow ...will check it out ! Thanks !!

 

[BalkanExpress]

only just seen this, been in the Pyrenees mucking about in the snow ...will check it out ! Thanks !!

No problem, if I see anything good on a 52. I will post it. Shopping for others, stops me spending my own cadh

 

[BalkanExpress]

Not a futural, but...

Vitus 979 with Zeus 2000 kit

Size 53 and in Bayonne @woodbutcher you should at least go have a look at it:-). It is probably worth it for the groupset alone

https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/1607710301.htm/

 

[midlife]

Zeus 2000 had the scary slotted cranks, early ones let daylight through, they saw sense later and just slotted half way through the cranks lol