Vitus App'n Society

[Mustang]

Fellas, I know nothing about these Vituses (Vitii? ). I've picked up that they're bonded rather than welded aluminium - is that right? Certainly looks it from the seams on the lugs and fork. If they are bonded, what do they use?

I'm just comparing the construction to my 1992 Giant Cadex (alloy lugs / carbon tubes).

One thing's for sure, they look the business.

Yes they were the first to introduce bonded aluminium frames, see info:
Vitus info

[Stuey]

Cheers, good info.

[Mustang]

Some upgrade photos, new seat, blue tires, gel bar tape.


Think i need a link or so out of the chain?

[Mustang]

Retro tool bag made for modern seat rails. The buckles are dummies with magnetic catches under the leather.
Made by Little Mountain Knifes Thats me




Cheers

[dillonp]

rubbish job mate, shoulda given it to a pro !
nah very very nice of course, dont know if it suits an old racing bike but very good leather work indeed !

[silverlight]

Very nice Mustang, great effort

[Semar]

I wonder if a bike is allowed to look so good?

[Jeffrotiger]

My Vitus 992 OVOID... Have had it for a year and bought it during my travels in Europe (France). It has a mixture of Shimano 600 & 105 components, Mavic Rims and Conti Ultra Sport Rubber.

It rides like a dream although I only ride it on the odd occasion as I would like to keep it in great condition for many years to come.... What do you guys think??

[LoveMiyata]

hope you don't mind... reposted your image as the link in your post wasn't working

[Mustang]

All Vitus are beautiful,are the decals "Vitus", I hav'nt seen that colour combination before?
Brent

[Mustang]

Going Begging???

[Jeffrotiger]

Yeah mate... Original Vitus 992 decals. I'll try get some more pics up soon.

[Jeffrotiger]

Cheers for reposting the pic btw....

[Jeffrotiger]

More pics of my 992 Ovoid... What would she be worth if I was to sell her??

[Mustang]

Looks VG/Mint condition.
A small size 992 in WA recently sold quickly for $1000.00, theres a 979 med size in Sydney for sale (AT) $1300.00, your model in the US are up to $1800.00.
Check the RHS fork for a lightly etched letter A, if it has this you are really laughing.

[Jeffrotiger]

Looks VG/Mint condition.
A small size 992 in WA recently sold quickly for $1000.00, theres a 979 med size in Sydney for sale (AT) $1300.00, your model in the US are up to $1800.00.
Check the RHS fork for a lightly etched letter A, if it has this you are really laughing.

Looks VG/Mint condition.
A small size in WA recently sold quickly for $1000.00, theres a 979 med size in Sydney for sale (AT) $1300.00, your model in the US are up to $2000.00

WOW!! Considering what I have spent on it seems like I could make myself a tidy profit. I only paid 50 bucks for the frame.

There are quite a few of 979's and a couple of 992's kicking about from time to time in France and the EU in general for a lot less than the prices you have quoted.

Mine is a "54 BTW... No "A" on the fork unfortunately... What does the "A" mean?

[Mustang]

[quote="Mine is a "54 BTW... No "A" on the fork unfortunately... What does the "A" mean?[/quote]

The "A" was lightly etched into some of the hand made pro frames. Not many around apparently.

[Mustang]

Argal Vitus For sale
And another

[Mustang]

Argal Vitus For sale
Absolute bargain at $300.00???

And another
This one is relisted.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280892439813 ... 1438.l2649
This one has a sus description? seems neglected, but starting bid is cheap!

[Mustang]

Vitus 992

[ldrcycles]

That tool bag is spectacularly beautiful mustang!

[Mustang]

That tool bag is spectacularly beautiful mustang!

Thank you, here is another, without hand stitching.
FRONT

BACK



And some toe clip shoe protectors:

[Mustang]

A rare bike from the Hetchins site, made from Vitus tubes; Rare Vitus/Hetchins

[Mustang]

Hey Munga,
All you need do to sell a Vitus frame is slap some vinyl on it !!!!! $770.00!!!! YIKES

Lolly Vitus frame

[munga]

Hey Munga,
All you need do to sell a Vitus frame is slap some vinyl on it !!!!! $770.00!!!! YIKES

Lolly Vitus frame

that's crazy.