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VitusMach 3
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Origin
The Mach 3 bridges the gap between road bike speed and commuter practicality. Vitus fitted their road-tuned aluminium frame with flat bars, wide tyres, hydraulic disc brakes, and full mudguard mounts. The integrated internal routing keeps the cockpit clean despite the practical accessories.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 T6 Double Butted Aluminium, fully integrated internal cable routing, mudguard mounts, rack mounts
- Drivetrain
- Multiple builds: Shimano Claris R2000 8-speed (VR), Shimano Sora R3000 9-speed (VRS), Shimano Metrea 1x11 (VRX Metrea), SRAM Apex 1x11 (VRX Apex)
- Brakes
- Shimano UR300 hydraulic flat-mount disc (all builds)
- Wheels
- 700c, tubeless-compatible rims, thru-axle hubs
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Hydraulic disc brakes standard on all builds — reliable in wet urban conditions
- Wide 38mm tyre fitment and mudguard mounts make it genuinely all-weather practical
- Carbon fork with thru-axle gives precise steering rarely found on commuter-priced bikes
−Weaknesses
- Flat-bar format limits long-distance comfort compared to drop-bar alternatives
- Shimano Metrea drivetrain is discontinued — parts harder to find for VRX Metrea owners
- Heavier than a pure road build at the same price due to practical accessories
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