Dark Plasma 2013
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Description
Revised and updated for 2013, meet the all-new sportive-inspired Dark Plasma.
Designed and developed by Vitus Bikes and Chainreactioncycles.com to meet the needs of the endurance rider, the Dark Plasma is built with all-day comfort firmly to the fore.
Feel for yourself the benefits of a high-performance carbon frame – attack the steepest ascents head-on; descend with confidence and control, and cross the finish line ready for more.
T700 HM-UD carbon frame – 950g frame weight
Our lightweight high-modulus uni-directional carbon frames are manufactured using T700 HM-UD carbon, with semi-sloping geometry for endurance riding comfort.
We have updated our frame specifications to include a cut out on the seatstay bridge which adds a little more vertical compliance for increased rider comfort and reduced road vibration through the seatstays. This will benefit sportive and endurance riders who value long-distance comfort over increased stiffness.
Shimano Tiagra/FSA groupset
Shimano Tiagra shifters and derailleurs offer crisp, effortless shifting while an FSA Gossamer Pro compact chainset with 50t x 34t rings and a 12t-25t cassette provide a gear ratio that will get you over the steepest of hills with relative ease. A Vitus chain catcher comes as standard on our carbon models to reduce the risk of damaging the frame in the event of an overshift on the chainrings.
Finishing kit
FSA bars, stem and seatpost provide lightweight, race-proven components inspiring confidence in the bike’s capabilities. Mavic Aksium wheels and Schwalbe Lugano tyres offer surefooted handling and low rolling resistance for the perfect balance of light weight, speed and riding confidence.
Redefine your boundaries with this Gran Fondo-inspired steed.
Specification
Size
| Size (cm) | 48cm | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
| Rec. Rider Height (ins) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rec. Rider Height (cm) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rec. Inside Leg (ins) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rec. Inside Leg (cm) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seat Tube Length | 450mm | 465mm | 480m | 500mm | 520mm | 540mm | 560mm |
| Top Tube Length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Effective Top Tube | 510mm | 523mm | 535mm | 547mm | 558mm | 570mm | 585mm |
| Reach | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chainstay Length | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm | 410mm |
| Head tube Length | 118mm | 125mm | 130mm | 140mm | 147mm | 155mm | 172mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72° | 72.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75° | 74.3° | 73.8° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| Wheelbase | 968.19mm | 970.18mm | 972.77mm | 981.82mm | 987.84mm | 999.64mm | 1008.25mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm BSA | 68mm BSA | 68mm BSA | 68mm BSA | 68mm BSA | 68mm BSA | 68mm BSA |
| Headset | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 | IS41/28.6 | IS47/32 |
| Front Mech | Braze on | Braze on | Braze on | Braze on | Braze on | Braze on | Braze on |
| Rear Axle | 10mm x 130mm QR | 10mm x 130mm QR | 10mm x 130mm QR | 10mm x 130mm QR | 10mm x 130mm QR | 10mm x 130mm QR | 10mm x 130mm QR |
| Frame Material | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon |
| Fork Material | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon | T700 HM-UD Carbon |
