Vitus Energie 24 Youth CX Bike

The Vitus Energie 24 is a cyclocross (CX) bike that is engineered and equipped to offer youth riders exceptional off-road performance. Its lightweight and durable aluminium frameset features modern CX-race geometry that’s optimised for exceptional pace, stability and all-day riding comfort. Vitus has equipped it with a wide-ranging Microshift R8 8-Speed drivetrain and powerful Tektro disc brakes. It also rolls upon 24″ Vitus wheels wrapped in high-grip Kenda Small Block Eight tyres.

As the appeal of cyclocross continues to grow, so more clubs and juniors are keen to have a go at this exciting discipline. But it’s not enough to simply scale down adult race bikes.

The Vitus Energie Kids is a ground-up rethink of how a bike should be built for growing bodies, smaller hands and new young riders who are keen to practise their handling and control. Cyclocross is a great way for kids to quickly improve their riding skills – the tight corners, hills, mud and obstacles – and doing it on a bike that fits and feels right will fast-track their progression and confidence.

Control is everything. The Energie Kids combines flat-mount disc brakes with short-reach shifters, ensuring that smaller hands always have their fingers in the right place for steering and braking. And for narrower shoulders, the handlebar is compact too, with a smaller drop and shorter reach to prevent the instability of over-stretching. 1.5-inch (38mm) Kenda tyres offer plenty of traction for wet days whether racing or simply enjoying a family ride, and bolt-thru axles really help to firm up the feel and efficiency of the bike. A single front chainring combines with a Microshift rear derailleur to keep the shifting light so that even when small hands are wrapped up in gloves on colder days, it’s easy for them to tap through the gears.

As adults, we know how awkward and inhibiting it can be to ride a bike that doesn’t fit properly. That’s why everything about the Energie Kids is optimised – from the narrower bottom bracket area to relieve pressure on young hips to the short stem to improve the responsive handling. To have the most fun on a bike, to get the most out of it, to fall in love with riding bikes even, it needs to feel great.

The Energie Kids is a cyclocross bike with features that give it the versatility to help your kids grow as riders whether on or off the race circuit.

Key Features:

CX Specific Build: Versatile and ready to tackle any surface
Frame Material: 6061-T6 Aluminium
Wheel Size: 24″
Intended Use: Road – Cyclocross
Lightweight 6061-T6 Aluminium frame
CX specific build with race ready performance
Huge mud clearance
Microshift R8 1×8-Speed groupset
Powerful and reliable cable disc brakes

Features:

Frame: Energie 24 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Aluminium, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount,12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Axle Specifications: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch
Fork: Energie 24 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Aluminium, 1 1/8” Steerer, Flat Mount, 100 x 12mm Axle
Headset: Neco Semi-Integrated Threadless Headset, 1 1/8”, 44 / 28.6 – 44 / 30
Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Reach: 65mm, Drop: 100mm, Width: 340mm
Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, Length: 40mm
Grip(Tape): Vitus, EVA Cork
Wheelset: Vitus, 24″, 6-Bolt Disc Brake, HG Freehub, 12mm x 100mm Front, 12mm x 142mm Rear
F/rim: Vitus Shining, A-M5, 24″, 28 Hole
R/rim: Vitus Shining, A-M5, 24″, 28 Hole
F/hub: Vitus KT, XF1F-12, 28 Hole, 6 Bolt, 142 x 12mm
R/hub: Vitus KT, M4ZR, 28 Hole, 6 Bolt, 100 x 12mm, HG Freehub
F/tyre: Kenda Small Block Eight, 24″ x 1.5″
R/tyre: Kenda Small Block Eight, 24″ x 1.5″
Chain: KMC X9, 8 Speed
Crankset: Prowheel A10XPP, 32T, Crank Length: 140mm
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge Square Taper, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
F/brake Set: Tektro MD-C510 Disc Brake, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated
R/brake Set: Tektro MD-C510 Disc Brake, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated
Rotors: Tektro TR160 & TR140, Front: 160mm, Rear: 140mm
R/derailleur: Microshift R9, RD-R43M for 8/9/10 Speed
R/shifter: Microshift R8, SB-R480, 8 Speed
Freewheel: Microshift R8, CS-H081, 8 Speed, 11-34T
Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm
Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt
Weight: 8.9kg

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.

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