The Vitus ZX-1 EVO CRX eTap AXS: Our Aero Speed Demon
Whether racing flat-out, sprinting for road signs or charging at the front of the pack, the Vitus ZX-1 EVO gathers momentum quickly and holds speed with ease. It's an uncompromising aero bike built for flat-out speed and maximum efficiency.
We’ve done the aerodynamic testing to confirm it exhibits 45 percent less drag than its predecessor, but we’re not going to try and fool you with fancy aero jargon and some un-provable claim that it’ll make you “x” seconds faster over “x” distance. The point is, the ZX-1 EVO is a wicked quick bike. Relaunched in 2021, the modern version of the ZX-1 is a remastered, reimagined and reengineered version of Vitus’ road racing bike. It’s lighter, stiffer, faster and stronger than its predecessor, and developed in conjunction with our pro riders to make a bike that’s not only technologically advanced, but functional at the pointy end of a paceline.
Our engineering team started from scratch for this latest iteration, using high-quality unidirectional carbon fiber to create a monocoque frame that’s lightweight, stiff and aerodynamically optimized. Lots of stiffness testing helped the team reduce material in key places, further dropping the weight and tailoring frame flex to be stiff where you want it and compliant where you need it. We’ve also beefed up the front fork and rear triangle to eliminate dreaded disc rotor rub when climbing or sprinting out of the saddle.
The ZX-1 EVO doesn’t neglect comfort for the sake of speed. The bike’s performance-oriented geometry slots the rider into a comfortable yet naturally aerodynamic position. To feel fast is to be fast — there’s no point developing a bike that performs well in a wind tunnel but is too uncomfortable to ride in the real world.
We’ve built this CRX version of the ZX-1 EVO with a top-shelf wireless SRAM eTap groupset, Reynolds deep-section carbon wheels and fully internal cable routing that leaves nothing out in the wind. The result? A bike with a stunningly clean aesthetic that carves through the air with outstanding efficiency.
We’ve made this bike fast, we know it rides fast — the rest is up to you.
The Vitus ZX-1 EVO CRX eTap AXS’s component details
- Race fit geometry
- SL UD carbon aero frame and fork with integrated seat clamp
- Full internal cable routing
- SRAM Red eTap AXS HRD groupset
- Vision Metron 5D ACR carbon cockpit
Key Features
EVO Carbon PlatformAero race performance |
Frame MaterialSL UD carbon |
Wheel Size700c |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
ColorMatte Carbon |
Weight:Medium: 17.2 lbs |
Specifications
 ZX-1 EVO CR ETAP AXS RIVALView$4,199.99
|  ZX-1 EVO CRS DI2 ULTEGRAView$4,799.99
|  ZX-1 EVO CRS ETAP AXS FORCEView$5,099.99
|  ZX-1 EVO CRX ETAP AXS REDView$6,299.99
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| Frame | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved | Fork | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount, Size Specific Offset | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount, Size Specific Offset | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount, Size Specific Offset | ZX-1 EVO, SL UD Carbon, UCI Approved, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount, Size Specific Offset | Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS D1 Disc, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Disc, BR-R8170, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | SRAM Force eTap AXS D1 Disc, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | SRAM Red eTap AXS D1 Disc, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | Front Wheel | Prime Attaquer Aluminium Clincher Disc Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, Centre Lock | Reynolds AR58 DB Carbon Clincher Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, Centre Lock | Reynolds AR58 DB Carbon Clincher Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, Centre Lock | Reynolds AR58 DB Carbon Clincher Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, Centre Lock | Rear Wheel | Prime Attaquer Aluminium Clincher Disc Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm, Centre Lock, XD-R Freehub | Reynolds AR62 DB Carbon Clincher Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub | Reynolds AR62 DB Carbon Clincher Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm, Centre Lock, XD-R Freehub | Reynolds AR62 DB Carbon Clincher Wheel, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm, Centre Lock, XD-R Freehub | Front Tire | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Rear Tire | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Michelin Power Road TLR, 700c x 25c, Tubeless Ready | Chainset | SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 48/35T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: 175mm | Shimano Ultegra R8100, FC-R8100, 52/36T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: 175mm | SRAM Force D1 DUB, 48/35T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: 175mm | SRAM Red D1 DUB, 48/35T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: 175mm | Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 2x12 Speed | Shimano Ultegra R8170, ST-R8170, Wireless, 2x12 Speed | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 2x12 Speed | SRAM Red eTap AXS, 2x12 Speed | Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 2x12 Speed, Braze-On | Shimano Ultegra R8150, FD-R8150, 2 x 12 Speed, Braze-On | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 2 x 12 Speed, Braze-On | SRAM Red eTap AXS, 2 x 12 Speed, Braze-On | Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12 Speed, Short Cage | Shimano Ultegra R8150, RD-R8150-GS, 12-Speed, Shadow | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12 Speed, Short Cage | SRAM Red eTap AXS, 12 Speed, Short Cage | Chain | SRAM Rival D1, 12 Speed | Shimano M8100, CN-M8100, 12-Speed | SRAM Force D1, 12 Speed | SRAM Force D1, 12 Speed | Cassette | SRAM XG 1290 D1, 10-33T | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T, 12-Speed | SRAM XG 1270 D1, 10-33T | SRAM XG 1270 D1, 10-33T | Brake Rotors | SRAM Paceline, Front:160mm, Rear:140mm | Shimano MT800, Front:160mm, Rear:140mm | SRAM Paceline, Front:160mm, Rear:140mm | SRAM Paceline, Front:160mm, Rear:140mm | Handlebar | Prime Primavera Carbon Aero, UD Carbon, Rise: 78mm, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:420mm XXL:420mm | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated Bar/Stem Combo, UD Carbon, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:420mm XXL:420mm | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated Bar/Stem Combo, UD Carbon, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:420mm XXL:420mm | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated Bar/Stem Combo, UD Carbon, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:420mm XXL:420mm | Stem | FSA ST-OS-185 Integrated, Bar Bore 31.8mm, - 6 degrees, XS:100mm, S:100mm, M:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm, XXL:120mm | Vision Metron 5D Acr Integrated Bar/Stem Combo, 125mm drop, - 6 degrees, XS:100mm, S:100mm, M:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm, XXL:120mm | Vision Metron 5D Acr Integrated Bar/Stem Combo, 125mm drop, - 6 degrees, XS:100mm, S:100mm, M:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm, XXL:120mm | Vision Metron 5D Acr Integrated Bar/Stem Combo, 125mm drop, - 6 degrees, XS:100mm, S:100mm, M:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm, XXL:120mm | Saddle | Vitus Race Performance, CRN-Ti Rail, Pressure Relief Channel | Vitus Race Performance, CRN-Ti Rail, Pressure Relief Channel | Vitus Race Performance, CRN-Ti Rail, Pressure Relief Channel | Vitus Race Performance, CRN-Ti Rail, Pressure Relief Channel | Seatpost | ZX-1 EVO Aero, +20mm/-2mm Offset, XS/S: 300mm M/L: 350mm XL/XXL: 400mm | ZX-1 EVO Aero, +20mm/-2mm Offset, XS/S: 300mm M/L: 350mm XL/XXL: 400mm | ZX-1 EVO Aero, +20mm/-2mm Offset, XS/S: 300mm M/L: 350mm XL/XXL: 400mm | ZX-1 EVO Aero, +20mm/-2mm Offset, XS/S: 300mm M/L: 350mm XL/XXL: 400mm | Seat Clamp | ZX-1 EVO Integrated, Internal Wedge System | ZX-1 EVO Integrated, Internal Wedge System | ZX-1 EVO Integrated, Internal Wedge System | ZX-1 EVO Integrated, Internal Wedge System | Headset | FSA/Vitus ACR, Sealed Bearings, 1.5" 36x45 degrees (FSA No.55ACR), Vitus/FSA Headset Cover | FSA/Vitus ACR, Sealed Bearings, 1.5" 36x45 degrees (FSA No.55ACR), Vitus/FSA Headset Cover | FSA/Vitus ACR, Sealed Bearings, 1.5" 36x45 degrees (FSA No.55ACR), Vitus/FSA Headset Cover | FSA/Vitus ACR, Sealed Bearings, 1.5" 36x45 degrees (FSA No.55ACR), Vitus/FSA Headset Cover | Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BB386, DUB for BB386EVO | TRiPEAK 386-24, BB 386EVO for 24mm axle | SRAM DUB BB386, DUB for BB386EVO | SRAM DUB BB386, DUB for BB386EVO | Grips / Bar Tape | Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip | Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip | Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip | Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip | Weight: (Size Medium) | 8kg | 8.6kg | 8.4kg | 7.8kg |