{"product_id":"vintage-rare-54cm-vitus-carbone-9-frameset-w-vitus-979-fork","title":"Vintage 54cm Vitus Carbone 9 Frameset W\/ Vitus 979 Fork","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"646\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e🌍 Welcome to Traveling Ground!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\nWe’re more than just bike enthusiasts — we’re part of a mission. A portion of every purchase goes toward bikes we refurbish and donate to \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eBicycles for Humanity Colorado\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping provide mobility to people who need it most. Thank you for riding with a purpose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1016\" class=\"\"\u003e🚴‍♂️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eNow Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\nA rare and beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e54cm Vitus Carbone Kevlar 9 Frameset\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eVitus 979 alloy fork\u003c\/strong\u003e. This vintage French frameset is an icon in cycling history — blending carbon fiber and Kevlar in one of the earliest carbon-lugged constructions. The ride quality is smooth, responsive, and still impressively lightweight by modern standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1307\" class=\"\"\u003eThis frame is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003egreat condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only minor cosmetic wear from age. Most decals have worn off, which is common for this era, but the carbon\/Kevlar weave still looks fantastic. The frame has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eprofessionally cleaned, inspected\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is ready for your dream vintage build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1603\" class=\"\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\nWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e540mm top tube\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e540mm seat tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, this frame is best suited for riders in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e5'7\" to 5'10\"\u003c\/strong\u003e range. It offers a relaxed yet sporty geometry — perfect for long road rides, vintage bike events, or collectors looking to build something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1608\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1631\" class=\"\"\u003e🛠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eFrame Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1669\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1669\" class=\"\"\u003eModel: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eVitus Carbone Kevlar 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1688\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1688\" class=\"\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e54cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1689\" 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data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eClamp-On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2014\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2014\" class=\"\"\u003eBottom Bracket Compatibility: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eStandard English Threaded (not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2054\" class=\"\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eWeight (as pictured):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 lb 1 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2059\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\"\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2137\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2137\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eVitus Carbone Kevlar 9 Carbon\/Kevlar Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2166\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2166\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eVitus 979 Alloy Fork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2187\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2187\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eSeatpost Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2228\" class=\"\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eWhy This Bike Is So Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\nMessage us — we’re happy to help answer any questions you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3020\" class=\"\"\u003eTake home a piece of cycling history and support a great cause while you're at it. 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