Italian brand Viner started back in 1947. But in more recent times financial troubles lead to it being acquired by the ever expanding Planet X empire to sit alongside their broad stable of marques including British classic name Holdsworth, titanium specialist Titus, plus On-One and of course Planet X.
- Highs: Incredible value, light, and fast handling
- Lows: Maybe a bit too racy for some
- Buy if: You’re an aspiring racer with an eye for a bargain
The Mitus 0.6 is every inch a race bike. Its short in wheelbase at just 990mm, low at the front with its 557.5mm stack and 155mm head tube, and sharp angled with a steep 73.5 head angle and 73 seat. It’s also light at 900g for the frame, but mightily stiff with it – no surprise when you consider this is the bike the IDEA 2010 pro team will be using for 2015.
The finishing kit on the bike showcases Planet X’s talent for picking lesser-known yet high-quality brands – by not following fashion it's been able to put together a seriously good package for the money.
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Up front there’s a pairing of Selcof bar and stem. The latter is a work of CNCed art – smooth-lined, massively stiff and great looking to boot, though we’d have preferred a longer unit than the 100mm one supplied. Should you choose to buy a Mitus that can be changed, however, as Planet-X build bikes to order. The lay-back seatpost also comes from Selcof – its large carbon head tapers sharply to a standard round post. It's top-class, and offers plenty of comfort-giving flex when out on the road.
The wheels are also impressive – Ambrosio Excellight SSC rims, handbuilt on mirror polished Ambrosio Zenith hubs with stainless double-butted spokes are a great advert for the traditional wheel. The box-section rims have a perfect brake surface, the hubs are noticeably smooth and the two-cross spoking gives the wheels plenty of life, adding to the responsiveness of the whole bike.
The rolling stock is further enhanced with a brilliant set of tyres, in the form of Vittoria’s Open Corsa CX – an impressive choice on a bike at this price.
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