Chiru, the renowned French specialist in titanium bicycles, is pleased to announce the launch of the VAGUS-i (i = Integrated), its versatile performance gravel bike. – Chiru Bikes
VAGUS:i Keypoints
High-Performance Titanium Tubing: The VAGUS-i features premium Grade 9 titanium tubing with triple-butted walls and bi-oval tube profiles. Selected for their outstanding balance of stiffness, low weight and natural vibration damping, these tubes deliver a frame that is dynamic, precise and exceptionally comfortable.
Minimalist: The VAGUS-i embraces a clean and minimalist design, where every line has a purpose and nothing is superfluous. The understated tubing, discreet component integration and pure frame lines highlight the natural beauty of titanium. A deliberately modern yet timeless design, created to stand the test of time without ever going out of style, where technology takes a back seat to what truly matters: the purity of the bike and the joy of riding.
One All-Round Geometry, Two Personalities
The VAGUS-i features a modern All-Round geometry, designed to deliver balanced handling across a wide variety of terrain. With clearance for tyres up to 700 × 52c at the rear, it combines efficiency, grip, comfort and control, fully embracing the evolution of modern performance gravel.
To further tailor its riding characteristics, the VAGUS-i can be configured with two fork options, each offering a distinct character. Equipped with the ENVE Gravel carbon fork (max. 50c), it gains in liveliness, precision and responsiveness, making this configuration particularly well suited to fast gravel routes where efficiency and dynamism are the priorities.
With the CEC #425W fork (max. 60c), the VAGUS-i places greater emphasis on comfort, stability and off-road capability. Its geometry is better suited to more technical trails, allowing riders to tackle challenging terrain with greater confidence and control, while retaining the bike’s sporty character.
The VAGUS-i therefore offers two personalities in one bike: livelier and more responsive for fast gravel routes, or more comfortable, stable and reassuring when the terrain becomes more demanding.
A Message from the Founder of Chiru
“The VAGUS-i embodies CHIRU’s new vision of the All-Round gravel bike. As the direct successor to the VAGUS, it retains its versatility and adventurous DNA while evolving towards a more sporty and performance-oriented approach. Its optimised geometry strikes the ideal balance between efficiency, dynamism, versatility and comfort.”
“The VAGUS-i offers two distinct personalities through its two fork options: livelier and more responsive with the ENVE Gravel fork, or more comfortable, stable and reassuring with the CEC #425W. Two riding experiences, one VAGUS-i.”
Specifications
- Grade 9 titanium tubing with differentiated wall thicknesses and complex-shaped profiles.
- Bike weight as pictured: 7.8 kg.
- Frame weight: 1.62 kg.
- Tyre clearance: 700 × 52c for the frame; 700 × 50c with the ENVE fork or 700 × 60c with the CEC #425W fork. Optimised for tyre widths of 45–52c at the rear and 50–55c at the front.
Availability
The ALLURE-R will be available in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL, with a starting price of €3,345 for the frameset (frame, CEC carbon fork, headset and seatpost clamp). Pre-orders will open following its presentation at Roc d’Azur, with deliveries expected by February 2027.
About Chiru
Chiru is a French brand specialising in the design and development of high-performance titanium frames. Combining craftsmanship and technology, Chiru creates bikes with exceptional durability, comfort and style, designed for racers, adventurers and passionate riders.
Learn more at the Chiru Bikes Website