Vitus Auro CR Disc eTap AXS TT Bike Rival (2022) - £4,699.99

In time-trial and triathlon, you sweat the small details. You tweak, refine and obsess about the finer points and the things that others don’t see. The things that will save seconds out on the road or save the legs for when you stride out of transition.

The Vitus Auro Disc is a complete aero system, optimised throughout to maximise efficiency without compromising comfort. And yet we’ve gone further, beyond the road, to create a platform that facilitates life in and out of a bike box, travel, simplified servicing and quick assembly. The complete package.

By using hydraulic disc brakes, the frame is able to accommodate a wider tyre, up to 28mm, a crucial detail that reduces drag by enhancing airflow between the carbon wheelset (Reynolds AR62/80, no less) and frame. This capability, to run a larger volume tyre, also has the knock-on benefit of reducing stress on the body by improving comfort - a performance-determining detail that becomes more prominent as time on the bike increases. The headset sits flush with the top tube, reducing the frontal area and creating a clean line from the cockpit to the carbon seatpost. Even the seatclamp is adjusted via an internal wedge system, again ensuring that no unnecessary details are left out in the wind.

Adjustability is paramount on a TT bike so the combination of Zipp’s renowned Vuka cockpit and the Vitus TT-specific saddle allows for a huge amount of customisation to fine tune your setup. When the time comes to travel for your next big race we’ve made life simple and stress-free. Thanks to lower stem guides, the cables can be isolated for easy removal of the handlebars. And because the bike uses SRAM’s latest wireless RIVAL eTap AXS groupset, you can also remove and safely stow the front and rear derailleurs to reduce the risk of damage in transit.The small things add up. They all work together to make the Vitus Auro a TT or triathlon bike that’s tuned for performance. Because in these disciplines, every little detail makes a difference.

• TT & Trialthlon disc brake frameset
• Up to 28mm tyre clearance
• Full internal cable routing
• SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS HRD 11 speed groupset
• Reynolds AR62/80 DB carbon wheelset
• Zipp Vuka cockpit