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Acquired this one recently:
Francois Mitterand era Vitus mountainbike frame. Glued alloy.
Bolted brake bosses, bolted cableguide. The black plastic in the monostay is a cover, not an elastomer
Bolted dropouts and cableguide
The mech cable are guided hidden under the downtube. Dirt is kept out by a removable cover
Not square, not round
The rear brake cable is guide through a slot in the toptube. One can also opt for an U-brake
No slot seatclamp. The seatpost is clamped by two parts moving to each other.
More French: Stronglight needle bearing headset
The Vitus is great for building a clean, minimalistic Vintage ride
Would like to learn more on Vitus bikes. Have already been told that this one is probably 91/92. Thought it was a bit older than bonded alloy Miyatas, but apparently it isn't. Is there a link with Alan?

Francois Mitterand era Vitus mountainbike frame. Glued alloy.

Bolted brake bosses, bolted cableguide. The black plastic in the monostay is a cover, not an elastomer

Bolted dropouts and cableguide



The mech cable are guided hidden under the downtube. Dirt is kept out by a removable cover


Not square, not round

The rear brake cable is guide through a slot in the toptube. One can also opt for an U-brake

No slot seatclamp. The seatpost is clamped by two parts moving to each other.

More French: Stronglight needle bearing headset

The Vitus is great for building a clean, minimalistic Vintage ride
Would like to learn more on Vitus bikes. Have already been told that this one is probably 91/92. Thought it was a bit older than bonded alloy Miyatas, but apparently it isn't. Is there a link with Alan?