Great deal on a fully built -057, X1/XT at Chain Reaction Cycles

[Carbon_Dude]

Chain Reaction is selling what looks to be a -057 frame with nicely spec'd components for $2049.  This is quite a bit less than what I built my CS-057 XT/XX1 for a few years ago and probably less than what I could build it for today.



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-bikes-rapide-29-hardtail-bike-2016/rp-prod135379

[325racer]

Sure looks like an 057.  That is a great price for a complete bike.  Plus "Name Brand" Warranty, etc.

[cmh]

Damn... another legendary name repurposed for generic bikes.

[mr.doom]

Not really a Vitus unless it is whippy lugged aluminum.
Even the low budget Motobacons are better rides than the originals IMO.

[cmh]

Not really a Vitus unless it is whippy lugged aluminum.

This, so very much this. YAFCB with the Vitus name just kinda hurts my soul a little bit.

[stockae92]

That's a nice found.

When I look at the photo, seems like there is a "Made in Taiwan" sticker at the bottom of the down tube?

The price is before VAT, right? And is there any import tax to have it shipped to USA?

[Carbon_Dude]

The US does not have any import tax on bikes that I know of.  I've never paid a tax on bicycle components, so I assume a full bike would also not have tax.  I suppose you need to find someone else that's ordered a complete bike and imported it into the US.