Vitus Zenium CRS 105 vs Cube Attain SLX
Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Vitus Zenium CRS 105 comes out ahead (82% against 69%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Vitus Zenium CRS 105 is £99 cheaper — £1,400 against £1,499.
- Weight
- The Vitus Zenium CRS 105 is 0.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Mudguards
- Only the Vitus Zenium CRS 105 takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.
Side by side
| Spec | Zenium CRS 105 | Attain SLX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,400 | £1,499 |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Frame | carbon | alloy |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7000 mechanical | Shimano 105 R7120 2x12 mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.53 | 1.51 |
| Tyre clearance | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Lowest gear | 27 in | 27 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | No |
| Comfort | 55 | 62 |
| Speed | 48 | 37 |
| Climbing | 56 | 48 |
| Value | 91 | 35 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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