Vitus Mach E Urban eBike Reviews
Review score: 9.0/10 – Updated November, 2024
Latest Price: £1799.99 – Save 14% (RRP: £2099.99)
Take a look now to discover what makes Vitus Mach E Urban eBike worthy of a review score of 9.0 out of 10.
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Vitus Mach E Urban eBike features
Quality
Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Electric Bikes. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Vitus Mach E Urban eBike.
The first thing is material. Looking at what Vitus Mach E Urban eBike is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.
Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Electric Bikes. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.
There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Electric Bikes. Brands like Vitus are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.
Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Electric Bikes category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.
Comparing Prices
Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Electric Bikes.
It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.
Price of Vitus Mach E Urban eBike
So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Vitus Mach E Urban eBike.
We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Vitus Mach E Urban eBike was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £1799.99 in our latest search.
Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.6 out of 10 for price.
Average price of Electric Bikes
Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Electric Bikes.
We found 36 in the Electric Bikes category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £2707.16, making it below average at £1799.99.
It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Electric Bikes. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £5999.95, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £399.00.
With 36 products available we worked out that 27 cost more than Vitus Mach E Urban eBike and 8 were cheaper.
Cost of Vitus products
At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 200 products from Vitus, of which 6 were in the Electric Bikes category.
For now though we’re looking at Vitus branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £757.70 making this product above average.
You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Vitus product we found was £1.49 and the highest price we could find from them was £4799.99.
Of the 200 from Vitus, 31 were more expensive than Vitus Mach E Urban eBike and 165 were cheaper.
How much are Vitus Electric Bikes?
We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Vitus products that are listed in the Electric Bikes category.
The average price of the 6 products that match this search was £3563.32, with the cheapest coming in at £1799.99 and highest price was £4499.99. With the average being £3563.32, Vitus Mach E Urban eBike comes in below average.
5 products that meet this search were more expensive than Vitus Mach E Urban eBike and 0 were cheaper.
Vitus Mach E Urban eBike Reviews
Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.
There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.
1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.
2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.
Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Vitus Mach E Urban eBike reviews there.
Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Vitus Mach E Urban eBike, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.7 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Electric Bikes category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.6 out of 5.
Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Vitus Mach E Urban eBike or another similar product, like Vitus E-Sommet 27 VRS E-Bike reviews or Colnago EGRV Disc Gravel E-Bike 2020 reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Electric Bikes.
Brand
As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Electric Bikes. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Vitus, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.
YouTube Video of Vitus Mach E Urban eBike
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Summary
Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Vitus Mach E Urban eBike. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 9.0/10 overall.
Further product details
- Product ID 1: 26191454541
- Product ID 2: 713356UK
- Brand: Vitus
- Model number: VMECLR20L
- RRP: £2099.99
- EAN: 5056305517380
- Description: Vitus Mach E Urban eBike (Claris)The Mach E from Vitus is a flat handlebar urban bike that’s equipped with a powerful Shimano STEPS pedal-assisted drive unit, Shimano 9-Speed drivetrain, disc brakes and superior finishing kit. Engineered with an aluminium frame at its core and has carbon forks at the front, this fast and stable inner-city rocket weaves you through all the obstacles that modern commuting presents. Modern Geometry for Comfort, Pace and StabilityA stylish, sleek and modern aluminium construction that takes inspiration from its non-E-Bike sibling, uses modern geometry and shaping to ensure all-day riding comfort and easy mounting on and off the bike. This versatile ride is as capable on riding fire-roads and forest tracks as it is when speeding along asphalt or gravel. It’s also compatible with panniers and mudguards to securely carry your journey essentials and protect yourself from road spray during wetter riding conditions.Shimano STEPS E-Bike Motor Drive SystemDriven on by Shimano’s powerful STEPS E6100 E-Bike drive unit for an assisted cycling experience that gets you up the steepest hills and gives you an extra push that makes your ride easier. This drive system is powered by a stylishly integrated battery unit that travels with you for up to 100km of pedalling exploration, commuting or running errand around town centre.Integrated Cable Routing and Mounts for Racks and MudguardsWith integrated cable routing, this bike keeps everything nice and tidy, allowing you to make the most of the bikes rack and mount capabilities. Fit mudguards to keep you dry, and a rear luggage rack to carry anything from your laptop to your shopping. Should you want to fit aftermarket lights powered by the E6100 system, you have internal routing for the rear light to keep cables hidden.Large Volume Tyres for Grip and Faster RollingRolling upon 700x38c tyres, these larger than average volume tyres give you more grip, faster rolling speed and take some of the buzz from the road away. And, since these tyres have larger volume, they can carry heavier loads, this means you can stock your bike up for a weekend’s adventure away or simply to make journeys carrying essentials from A to B easier.Shimano 9-Speed Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc BrakesVitus have kitted this Mach E Urban eBike with a Shimano 9-Speed drivetrain, which shifts between its gears with smooth and efficient precision. Plus, it’s fitted with powerful and fast-stopping hydraulic disc brakes that control your momentum with confidence-inspiring stability and consistence. And, Vitus has finished this sensational inner-city explorer with a fantastic finishing kit to make sure you’re comfortable and content as you enjoy all of life’s adventures on two wheels.Features: Frame: Mach E Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, Integrated Shimano STEPS, Flat Mount Brake Mount, Internal cable routing, 142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, pannier mounts, internal rear light routing Fork: UD Carbon, Full Carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm, mud-guard mounts. Headset: ACROS Aix 322 R3 Tapered 1 1/8″- 1 1/2″, upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40 Bottom Bracket: Shimano STEPS E6100 Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Flat 600mm Wide, 6 Degree Sweep Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:70mm S:70mm M:80mm L:90mm XL:90mm Grip: Vitus EVA Rubber Rims: Vitus 700c DB-21, 32 Hole Front Hub: Vitus KT MSCF 12 x 100mm, 6-Bolt Rear Hub: Vitus KT SNCR 12 x 142mm, 9/10/11-Speed, 6-Bolt Tyres: Vee G-Sport 700c x 38mm, B-Proof Aramid Belt, Skinwall Chain: KMC e9 Sport, 9-Speed Crankset: Shimano STEPS FC-E6100 44T, 170mm Crank Arm, SM-CRE61 44T Chainring Brakeset: Shimano UR300, BR-UR300, SMRT56 Rotors, 160mm 6-BOLT Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio RD-M4000-SGS, 9-Speed Right Shifter: Shimano Alivio SL-M4000, Rapidfire Plus, 9 Speed, Optical Gear Display Cassette: Sunrace M90 11-34T 9-Speed Saddle: Vitus Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm offset Seat Clamp: Vitus 31.8mm Axles: Vitus Front: 12x120mm/M12x1.5mmxL14mm; Rear 12x161mm/M12xP1.5mmxL12mm. Battery: Shimano BT-E8010, 504Wh Battery Charger: Included Display: Shimano SC-E6100 Drive Unit: Shimano STEPS E6100Supplied with an EU charging plug as standard Weight: 17.3kg Certified – EN 15194 CompliantEasy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
- Full Category: Bikes > Electric Bikes
- Savings percentage from RRP: 14%
- Size: L
- Unisex
- 300
- Adult
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Colnago E64 Disc Road E-Bike 2020 reviews, EOVOLT City Lightweight Folding E-Bike 2020 reviews, or we really liked the look of EOVOLT Confort Lightweight Folding E-Bike 2020 reviews as another alternative.