2020 Vitus EMTB!!!!

[Stuart569]

I won't be rushing to buy the new charger for 30 minutes advertised faster charging.

 

[RocketMagnet]

IMO the only benefits to internal batteries are aesthetic (arguably) and the larger batteries available on some internal bikes.

For better and worse EMTBs has opened up the MTB market to more people and we can't expect them all to put performance before aesthetics. Yes you can have both but so far internal batteries are generally a compromise IMO.

The biggest issue Vitus now have is these bikes, although still good value, are not the no briner they were in 2018/2019. With the trend towards internal and all the marketing implying that it's better somehow then it may be a tougher sell this year.

Personally i'd rather have the charger run slow from 80-100 to protect the life of the battery. What is most desirable is a small lighter charger for those carrying it around with them, I suppose they are thinking portable here hence the faster charge rate that would be more desirable in this use case.

 

[MattyB]

I won't be rushing to buy the new charger for 30 minutes advertised faster charging. View attachment 19859

Don't forget that it's "30% lighter/more compact" too - their maths is pretty suspect though, since when is the difference in weight between 930g and 450g ~30%!

 

[Master Link]

I have a Vitus with a chain stay mounted speed sensor. Can I retain this and only install the Di2 mech and shifter and connect? I already have Steps Unlocker, so changing the firmware should not be a problem.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Don't forget that it's "30% lighter/more compact" too - their maths is pretty suspect though, since when is the difference in weight between 930g and 450g ~30%!

They use the same calculator to work out warranty turn around times

 

[Zimmerframe]

I have a Vitus with a chain stay mounted speed sensor. Can I retain this and only install the Di2 mech and shifter and connect? I already have Steps Unlocker, so changing the firmware should not be a problem.

It should in theory be that simple. There's a spare port for the mech to connect to under the top motor cover and you can connect the shifter to one of the display ports.

You can use Stunlocker (changed it's name, so if you have Steps Unlocker and want updates, you'll need to re-new-install the new version - your existing licence key will still work if you have the €30 upgrade) to change to Di2 - you can do this before hand, the bike still works properly if you have it set to Di2, but don't have Di2.

 

[Master Link]

It should in theory be that simple. There's a spare port for the mech to connect to under the top motor cover and you can connect the shifter to one of the display ports.

You can use Stunlocker (changed it's name, so if you have Steps Unlocker and want updates, you'll need to re-new-install the new version - your existing licence key will still work if you have the €30 upgrade) to change to Di2 - you can do this before hand, the bike still works properly if you have it set to Di2, but don't have Di2.

Great, thanks. I do have Stunlocker, I just used the old name because that’s what I think most people will know it as.

Do you know if it reduces motor output during gear changes.

 

[Zimmerframe]

It's supposed to stop/ease the power momentarily, but from what others have said, that doesn't mean you can just bang through the gears like a mad man you still need to ease off yourself, it just makes it a bit easier/smoother.

 

[Master Link]

It's supposed to stop/ease the power momentarily, but from what others have said, that doesn't mean you can just bang through the gears like a mad man you still need to ease off yourself, it just makes it a bit easier/smoother.

Thanks, and noted?

 

[N1ck]

As I've got a broken Vitus with an E7000 motor currently with Madison/Shimano, am I the only thinking I couldn't give two flying fucks about the new Vitus 2020 range. They'll all end up broken in 6 months and then off the road for another 3.

 

[R120]

As I've got a broken Vitus with an E7000 motor currently with Madison/Shimano, am I the only thinking I couldn't give two flying fucks about the new Vitus 2020 range. They'll all end up broken in 6 months and then off the road for another 3.

Its a bit of a catch 22 with them - they are some of the best riding EMTB's out there, and i think the new E-Escarpe will be a banger, but the cutomer service is shocking.

I ended up warrantying my motor (16months old 2500 ish miles) from my E-Sommett direct with Shimano after being given the runaround by CRC, which took 3 weeks from my LBS taking out motor and sending it off to me getting the bike back.

 

[RocketMagnet]

Thanks, and noted?

Di2's advantage imo is it auto trims to keep everything aligned but that's an advantage most people won't benefit from as we can keep it aligned manually and it's rare you need to tweak it anyway IME. I seriously doubt the DI2 will benefit for anyone other than a totally new rider while they learn to shift properly.

Other than that I understand going DI2 just because you can and it's probably fun to setup and use.

AFAIK the Vitus bikes are factory set to Manual Shifting and to use DI2 you need to be able to set it to Electronic (or similar). If you can't change that setting now with your app then DI2 may not work.

 

[Ian]

Just saw this today 17%off with wiggle platinum loyalty