Top of the range. Pick of the litter. Leader of the pack. La crème de la crème. You can call it what you want. We've called it the Optimum III 
With our flagship cross-country race machine we've chosen only the very best components available today to grace a frame that carries on the Vitus heritage of innovation in design. The Optimum III is an elite-level bike for elite-level cross-country racers, built with one purpose in mind – to get you on top of the winner's podium. At the heart of a stunning bike is a custom-moulded high-modulus carbon fibre frame with 3K weave finish, with race-bred geometry engineered for the maximum blend of comfort, stiffness and responsiveness. 
To match this frame we've assembled a selection of components that reads like a pro racer's wish list, drawn largely from the latest-generation SRAM XX family which represents nothing short of a revolution in drivetrain technology and integration of elements. Suspension duties are taken care of by the imperious Rockshox SID XX World Cup Dual Air fork – 100mm of smooth, controlled travel in a superlight and laterally stiff package, boasting features such as a hollow carbon crown, integrated carbon steerer and the brand new Xloc remote hydraulic lockout with titanium hardware. A full complement of SRAM XX also makes up the drivetrain. The Optimum III is among the first production bikes to use SRAM's groundbreaking 20-speed '2X10' platform for lighter weight, better spread of gears and more positive shifting than the traditional 3x9 format. 
Of course with the XX group you also get a host of extra features that slash weight and boost performance – carbon fibre Truvativ XX GXP cranks; 39x26t double chainset with SRAM's new Xglide shifting technology; matchmaker-compatible carbon fibre shifters and the forged aluminium/magnesium XX rear mech with smooth-running ceramic bearing jockey wheels. 
Avid XX hydraulic disc brakes feature forged magnesium caliper bodies and master cylinders, carbon fibre brake levers and stainless steel slotted rotors mounted on lightweight aluminium spiders. 
The package is completed with Truvative Stylo World Cup components, a lightweight Laser Disc wheelset, WTB Wolverine race tyres and WTB Silverado saddle. The Optimum III brings together the finest in carbon fibre frame technology and the very latest generation of integrated SRAM XX componentry. It's a bike that yearns to be first past the finish line. Do you? Features: • Frame: HM Carbon • Forks: Rockshox SID XX World Cup Dual Air fork – 100mm
With our flagship cross-country race machine we've chosen only the very best components available today to grace a frame that carries on the Vitus heritage of innovation in design. The Optimum III is an elite-level bike for elite-level cross-country racers, built with one purpose in mind – to get you on top of the winner's podium. At the heart of a stunning bike is a custom-moulded high-modulus carbon fibre frame with 3K weave finish, with race-bred geometry engineered for the maximum blend of comfort, stiffness and responsiveness. To match this frame we've assembled a selection of components that reads like a pro racer's wish list, drawn largely from the latest-generation SRAM XX family which represents nothing short of a revolution in drivetrain technology and integration of elements. Suspension duties are taken care of by the imperious Rockshox SID XX World Cup Dual Air fork – 100mm of smooth, controlled travel in a superlight and laterally stiff package, boasting features such as a hollow carbon crown, integrated carbon steerer and the brand new Xloc remote hydraulic lockout with titanium hardware. A full complement of SRAM XX also makes up the drivetrain. The Optimum III is among the first production bikes to use SRAM's groundbreaking 20-speed '2X10' platform for lighter weight, better spread of gears and more positive shifting than the traditional 3x9 format. Of course with the XX group you also get a host of extra features that slash weight and boost performance – carbon fibre Truvativ XX GXP cranks; 39x26t double chainset with SRAM's new Xglide shifting technology; matchmaker-compatible carbon fibre shifters and the forged aluminium/magnesium XX rear mech with smooth-running ceramic bearing jockey wheels. Avid XX hydraulic disc brakes feature forged magnesium caliper bodies and master cylinders, carbon fibre brake levers and stainless steel slotted rotors mounted on lightweight aluminium spiders. The package is completed with Truvative Stylo World Cup components, a lightweight Laser Disc wheelset, WTB Wolverine race tyres and WTB Silverado saddle. The Optimum III brings together the finest in carbon fibre frame technology and the very latest generation of integrated SRAM XX componentry. It's a bike that yearns to be first past the finish line. Do you? Features: • Frame: HM Carbon • Forks: Rockshox SID XX World Cup Dual Air fork – 100mm• Handlebars: Truvativ Noir Race Carbon • Stem: Truvativ STYLO WC • Grips: WTB 4 Front Clamp-on • Headset: Sealed Cartridge Bearings • Chainset: Sram/Truvativ XX 10 speed • Chain: SRAM PC1090 • Cassette: SRAM PG1099 12-36t • Shifters: SRAM XX • Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX • Front Derailleur: SRAM XX • Brakes: SRAM XX • Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp • Seatpost: Truvativ STYLO Team • Tyres: WTB Wolverine Race 26x2.1 • Wheels: WTB Laser Disc cross country rims with WTB Laser Disc Lite Hubs
• Weight: 20lb 14oz
El millor i més prudent que puc fer és esmentar que les tres primeres ratlles d'aquest article són quelcom més que agosarades, per no dir desproporcionades.
ResponEliminaVitus pot arribar a ser, sí, però avui no és.
I si serà o no dependrà de la perseverança en evolucionar el seu producte, no del que ella mateixa digui que és, que avui i per més que llegeixi mil vegades l'arrancada d'aquest article, sempre a data d'avui diré "deu ser una broma", "la crème de la crème", una broma pesada, perquè si realment pensen això avui, que no són, no tindran futur, cap futur.
Bé això no nega res, poden ser, però avui Vitus no és.
Vitus avui no està a l'espai de les estrelles del mtb, hi podrà ser, no diré que no, moltes voldrien ser-hi, poques ho aconsegueixen i d'aquestes poques, poquíssimes s'hi mantenen.
Entre elles, Vitus avui no està ni a la llista de futures nominades, avui no és ni a la cua d'entrada per ser candidata a ser-hi.
Repeteixo, això no nega res, però sí deixa clar a on són avui, demà?, bé és un món obert a tothom, a tothom que sigui realista.
MTB, MTB, MTB.
I think they are using these strong and optimistic words to describe the bike in their range. Highlighting this is the best out of their complete mtb range. I Dont think they are comparing it with other brands. This would be over optimistic at such an early stage.
ResponEliminaEven so if it is the best of their brand they need to leave room for improvement. Having no where to grow means only one thing decline for the future. Start at the bottom of the ladder and climb to the top learning as you go.
Over Optimistic or confidence? I think probably over optimistic.