Vitus Energie 26 Kids’ Cyclocross Bike: A versatile junior bike
The Vitus Energie 26 kids’ cyclocross bike is a ground-up rethink of how a bike should be built for growing bodies. A versatile cyclocross-style bike capable of racing between the tape or exploring on gravel or pavement, it’s optimized for smaller humans and built to help them grow as riders.
The Energie 26 uses 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. Stable 38mm Kenda tires offer plenty of traction on variable terrain and thru-axles help stiffen the bike and make handling precise. Lastly a Microshift 8-speed drivetrain pairs with the short-reach shifters to keep shifting light, helping small hands tap through the gears with ease.
Though billed as a kids’ cyclocross bike, the Energie 26 is a great way to expose your budding cyclist to several bike disciplines through a single bike. Like adult cyclocross bikes, it’s a versatile build that’ll work exceptionally well for both road and gravel, in addition to being prime between the tape at your local CX race.
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 26 is optimized for children — from the narrower bottom bracket area to relieve pressure on young hips, to the short stem to improve the responsive handling. The Energie 26 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.
Vitus Energie 26 Kids’ Cyclocross Bike Component Details
- Huge mud clearance
- CX specific build with race-ready performance
- 6061 T-6 aluminum frame
- Microshift R8 8-speed groupset
- Disc brakes
Key Features
Versatile Cyclocross BuildReady to tackle any surface |
Frame Material6061-T6 aluminum |
Wheel Size26" |
Available SizeOne size |
ColorBlue Fade |
Weight:24 lbs |
Specifications
 Energie 24View$899.00
|  Energie 26View$899.00
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| Frame | Energie Aluminium - 24" Wheel | Energie Aluminium - 26" Wheel |
| Fork | Energie 24 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Aluminium, 1 1/8” Steerer, Flat Mount, 100 x 12mm Axle | Energie 26 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Aluminium, 1 1/8” Steerer, Flat Mount, 100 x 12mm Axle |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C510 Disc Brake, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated | Tektro MD-C510 Disc Brake, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated |
| Front Wheel | Vitus, 24", 6-Bolt Disc Brake, 12mm x 100mm Front | Vitus, 26", 6-Bolt Disc Brake, 12mm x 100mm Front |
| Rear Wheel | Vitus, 24", 6-Bolt Disc Brake, HG Freehub, 12mm x 142mm Rear | Vitus, 26", 6-Bolt Disc Brake, HG Freehub, 12mm x 142mm Rear |
| Front Tire | Kenda Small Block Eight, 24" x 1.5" | Kenda Small Block Eight, 26" x 1.5" |
| Rear Tire | Kenda Small Block Eight, 24" x 1.5" | Kenda Small Block Eight, 26" x 1.5" |
| Chainset | Prowheel A10XPP, 32T, Crank Length: 140mm | Prowheel C10Y, 32T, Crank Length: 165mm |
| Shifters | Microshift R8, SB-R480, 8 Speed | Microshift R8, SB-R480, 8 Speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift R9, RD-R43M for 8/9/10 Speed | Microshift R9, RD-R43M for 8/9/10 Speed |
| Chain | KMC X9, 8 Speed | KMC X9, 8 Speed |
| Cassette | Microshift R8, CS-H081, 8 Speed, 11-34T | Microshift R8, CS-H081, 8 Speed, 11-34T |
| Brake Rotors | Tektro TR160 & TR140, Front: 160mm, Rear: 140mm | Tektro TR160 & TR140, Front: 160mm, Rear: 140mm |
| Handlebar | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Reach: 65mm, Drop: 100mm, Width: 340mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Reach: 65mm, Drop: 100mm, Width: 360mm |
| Stem | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, Length: 40mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, Length: 50mm |
| Saddle | Vitus, Steel Rail | Vitus, Steel Rail |
| Seatpost | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm |
| Seat Clamp | Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt | Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt |
| Headset | Neco Semi-Integrated Threadless Headset, 1 1/8”, 44 / 28.6 – 44 / 30 | Neco Semi-Integrated Threadless Headset, 1 1/8”, 44 / 28.6 – 44 / 31 |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge Square Taper, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English | Cartridge Square Taper, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
| Grips / Bar Tape | Vitus, EVA Cork | Vitus, EVA Cork |
| Weight: | 8.9kg | 10.9kg |
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California Proposition 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including (Cadmium, Phthalates, Bisphenol, Nickel (Metallic), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate "DEHP"), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.