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🚴♂️ Now Available:
A rare and beautiful 54cm Vitus Carbone Kevlar 9 Frameset with a Vitus 979 alloy fork. This vintage French frameset is an icon in cycling history — blending carbon fiber and Kevlar in one of the earliest carbon-lugged constructions. The ride quality is smooth, responsive, and still impressively lightweight by modern standards.
This frame is in great condition, showing only minor cosmetic wear from age. Most decals have worn off, which is common for this era, but the carbon/Kevlar weave still looks fantastic. The frame has been professionally cleaned, inspected, and is ready for your dream vintage build.
📏 Fit & Sizing:
With a 540mm top tube and 540mm seat tube, this frame is best suited for riders in the 5'7" to 5'10" range. It offers a relaxed yet sporty geometry — perfect for long road rides, vintage bike events, or collectors looking to build something truly unique.
🛠 Frame Specs:
Model: Vitus Carbone Kevlar 9
Size: 54cm
Fork: Vitus 979 Alloy Fork
Top Tube [actual]: 540mm
Head Tube: 128mm
Seat Tube: 540mm c-t
Brake Type: Rim Brake
Wheel Size: 700c
Dropouts: Quick Release [QR]
Front Derailleur: Clamp-On
Bottom Bracket Compatibility: Standard English Threaded [not included]
⚖️ Weight [as pictured]: 4 lb 1 oz
🎁 What’s Included:
🔥 Why This Bike Is So Good:
Legendary French Design: One of the first carbon/Kevlar-lugged framesets available to the public
Lightweight & Smooth: Even by modern standards, this bike delivers a nimble and comfortable ride
Rare & Collectible: A perfect piece for a vintage build or display
Modern Geometry Feel: Despite its age, the geometry is approachable and fun for real-world riding
Professionally Inspected & Cleaned: Ready for you to build and enjoy
💬 Need help with sizing or build compatibility?
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Take home a piece of cycling history and support a great cause while you're at it. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your own vintage dream bike with one of the most iconic framesets of its era.
