Vitus steel tubing restoring vintage bicycles from the hand. This was a quality tubing subjected to special drawing treatment to improve the structure of the steel and to reduce possibilities. Vitus 992 vitus 992 56 x 56 campagnolo chorus 10s group e. St vitus, first edition abebooks passion for books. This used the same type of steel but was drawn into finer tubes with 0. Lauridsen, peter, 18461923 olson, julius emil, 1858 schwatka, frederick, 18491892. The down tube has a small hump near the bottom bracket shell. Vitus is a boy who almost seems to be from another planethe has hearing like a bat, he plays piano like a virtuoso and studies encyclopedias. Vitus bikes replace wiggles verenti range of good quality. Vitus bering vitus bering 16811741, a dane in russian employ, led two major exploratory expeditions that significantly expanded knowledge of the northern pacific region. Many consider saint vitus to be an influential doom metal band which helped start the genre in the late 1970s and early 1980s, along with their contemporaries pentagram, witchfinder general, trouble and candlemass history. If you are investigating the possibility of a repair, and you dont see your necessary parts listed here, please contact us anyway, as we may be able to locate parts specifically for your repair. May 04, 2007 this aroused my curiosity id never before heard of saint vituss dance, so i decided to investigate further.
In the early 1980s, vitus began producing frames using carbon fiber tubing, but did so in keeping with the companys method of using small diameter tubing and bonding lugs. In 1992, the last variant of the classic bonded alloy frame was introduced, the vitus 992 with oversized ovoid and thus more rigid tubes to replace the venerable 979. He died as a martyr during the persecution of christians by coruling roman emperors diocletian and maximian in 303. Vitus bmx bikes are much smaller when compared to road bikes. In places where the julian calendar is used, this date. The vitus oct was a carbon tubed variant of the 992, with ovalised carbon fibre tubes bonded to aluminium lugs. Vitus history by norris lockley classic rendezvous. A vintage 55cm vitus 992 frame and forks with a mavic headset.
Vitus bikes replace wiggles verenti kids bike range last year, the online retailer wiggle launched a new kids bike range called verenti. Later in the 70searly 80s, the company introduced alongside vitus 172 slightly lighter than 171 an extralight series called super vitus 971. Amazing condition, paint is intact and no huge chipping. This aroused my curiosity id never before heard of saint vituss dance, so i decided to investigate further. During the peak of his professional career he rode vitus bikes to victory in no less than 80% of his pro career wins which included winning the vuelta, the.
Subscribe to email alerts vitus zenium vr disc road bike ultegra 2017 white black 60cm 23. The shaping is particularly noticable on the head tube, the top tube, and the down tube. Comes with vitus headset and campagnolo bottom bracket. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Nov 19, 2012 finally i finished my vitus 992 yesterday and took some pictures this morning. Vitus 992 vintage classic frame 53 amazing classic bike from the 80s when all the bike were steel. Upgrade your all aluminum frame or start a new build with this 56cm vitus 992 frame set. Vitus 992 ovoid vintage racing cycle, owned by myself for the past 20 years but very little use.
The carbone 9 was styled as the fck9 fibre carbone kevlar with the same internal brake cable routing, aerodynamic fork. I do not know of any current north american distributor of vitus bicycles, but they can be ordered through chain reaction cycles in the uk. Their original lineup was scott reagers vocals, dave chandler. Find out how much a 1995 vitus 992 chorus bicycle is worth. When we saw the specification we were very impressed it appeared to be their inhouse attempt to rival the likes of islabikes and frog bikes, but at a significantly cheaper price. The vitus 992 is an updated version of the bondedlug construction of the vitus 979. Vitus bering was born in the danish town of horsens in the summer of 1681.
Big kit for your restoration works for vitus 992 or 979. Vitus 992 vintage classic frame 53, vitus classic vintage. The history and development of aluminium as an alternate to steel in the. The condition is usually latent, with the symptoms presenting up to 6 months after the initial infection. Vitus 992 classic aluminium bicycle from 1992 english.
The book examines the history of madness at the different levels of micro, meso and macro. Save yourself the hassle on this fullday tour, which includes comfortable coach transport and the opportunity to see all the highlights. Mint condition vitus 992 ovoid 58cm vitus seatpost. The base set at this time became known as durifortrubis 888. Vitus site lists shows some nice all carbon frames. When i bought this bike it was built up with a complete shimano 600 tri colour group.
Theres gold in them thar hills, said the prospector to his mule as they gazed across the valley from a high ridge. Vitus 992 vitus 992 56 x 56 campagnolo chorus 10s group. They have thicker wheels and often come without gears. Vitus 992 vintage classic frame 53, vitus classic vintage road bike. Vitus 979, duralinox, peugeot px10du, duralinox, sean kelly, phil.
The vitus 992 improved on the 979 design by pinching the aluminum tubes into an ovoid shape at certain critical places, greatly improving stiffness. Vitus is a french bicycle manufacturer best known for its steel cycle frame tubing, and its frames. Vitus dance time is the metaphor by gutteridge, don and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Built sometime between 199296, l feel its closer to 1996 as there were different specs over the years. His parents mean well, but are over protective, so vitus seeks refuge with his grandfather bruno ganz.
Companies such as peugeot used huge quantities of this tubing. Mint condition vitus 992 ovoid 58cm no dents or any big scratches. The 1992 edition of milansan remo was finished in a most spectacular fashion by sean kelly aboard a vitus 992. Despite the initial skepticism due to the frame flexibility, the french brand achieved several winnings in competitions. Vintage vitus 979 54 cm red anodized road bike frame set ebay. The carbone 9 was styled as the fck9 fibre carbone kevlar with the same internal brake cable routing, aerodynamic fork and rear spacing as the 992. Here was a cycle frame not only built of novel materials, but constructed in a wholly new fashion. We estimate that there are at least 5600 persons in the world having this name which is around 0. Vitus is counted as one of the fourteen holy helpers of medieval roman catholicism. Restoration decals kit for vitus 979 and 992 frame fork. Vitus is known as the pioneer of glued and screwed aluminium racing frames. Beginning in 1931, they began making tubes branded as rubis and durifort.
The carbone, meanwhile, was introduced in 1982 and was a lugged seventube composite frame. The 992 also uses what was then considered an oversized headset. Oct 20, 2017 long before vitus began making bonded aluminum frames, the company had an extensive history of manufacturing quality steel bicycle tubes. Very good phono stages isolate the sections of the orchestra.
All printed decals should be lacquered over for a professional and permanent finish. The name vitus is ranked on the 33,621st position of the most used names. Finally i finished my vitus 992 yesterday and took some pictures this morning. This is all hand made, very detailed manufacturing and very radical. Vitus steel tubing restoring vintage bicycles from the. Vitus bering 16811741, a dane in russian employ, led two major exploratory expeditions that significantly expanded knowledge of the northern pacific region. Early 90s vitus ovoid 992 51cm super lightweight aluminium frame. Vitus 992 aluminium frame frameset 90s vintage road. Saint vitus band simple english wikipedia, the free. Over the years the story of the 1992 milansan remo has. Back then manufacturers didnt come out with a new bike every year. Download pdf history of madness free online new books. Vituss dance is a disorder of the nervous system that occurs following an a.
The explorer james cook named the bering strait after vitus, knowing that he discovered it first. Sold exclusively through wiggle and chain reaction cycles. In the early 1980s, vitus began producing frames using carbon fiber tubing, but did so in keeping with the companys method of. Im also interested in a vitus 992 of you have one i have a couple really rare road bikes in my collection that i would be willing to trade if you dont want to sell your zx1. In spring 2005, nashbar had new old stock vitus 979 frames for sale. Not defined 010 white 021 yellow 031 red 070 black 071 grey 604 green. Vitus bikes are proud to have supported uci continental team. I figured that since its a french frame it should get a french group.
Visiting the unescolisted town of cesky krumlov from prague on your own means hiring a car or juggling trains or buses. Mar 20, 2009 awesome vintage vitus bike frame and fork. Vitus 992 classic aluminium road bicycle from 1992. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Vitus zenium carbon disc wins best in test with bikes. The tubes and lugs are slightly shaped instead of the purely round tubes used on the 979. Carbon top, seat and down tubes, in great condition just looking for a 5860cm.
Vitus bikes offer an award winning range of mountain bikes, road bikes, ebikes and more. Long before vitus began making bonded aluminum frames, the company had an extensive history of manufacturing quality steel bicycle tubes. The aluminum frame and forks are in very good condition with just a few barely visable blemishes, a small dimple on the frame under the i of vitus on the right hand side and another couple by the waterbottle lugs caused by a bike rack. It was the first exponent of the integrated headset and runs with straight bladed forks. Many consider saint vitus to be an influential doom metal band which helped start the genre in the late 1970s and early 1980s, along with their contemporaries pentagram, witchfinder general, trouble and candlemass. Restoration decals kit for vitus 979 and 992 frame fork stickers set color. Beginning in 1931, they began making tubes branded as rubis and. Vitus bikes have a set of gears that allow the rider to adjust the bike according to the speed they are going at, the tension they need the pedals to be and even the force it requires to pedal the bike forward.
Download pdf history of madness free online new books in. Dozens of attractive images enrich the story and could be issued as a worthwhile book of their own. The vitus is unusual in that its overtone structure is exceptionally well developed in the treble band. Repair the seat post clamp on a vitus 979 aluminum road bike frame. Vitus tubing archives restoring vintage bicycles from. The vitus 992 improved on the 979 design by pinching the aluminum tubes into an ovoid shape at certain critical places, greatly improving. Please give us the message with your color during order process. While the mids and bass are fine, the treble is uncommonly so. Vitus iffeldorf the following 49 files are in this category, out of 49 total. The sp102 is driving offroad and not following the pack. Vitus stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists.
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