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Rapide 290 2014
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 24.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Oct 2014 · Steve Williams
The Rapide has unspectacular looks, but offers excellent value and confident cross-country handling
| Frame | T700 High-modulus HM-UD Carbon BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.2" |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 Solo Air, Tapered Alloy Steerer, 100mm Travel, 15mm Maxle Lite Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Press Fit 30 (PF30) |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-42/48, (No.42/48/ACB), 1.1/8” - 1.5” |
| Stem | Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/-7 Degree Rise |
| Handlebar | Vitus Flat Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 720mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M786, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT FD-M786, 34.9mm Band |
| Crank | FSA Afterburner BB30, 175mm, 38t x 24t |
| Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M780, Rapid Fire Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano, 11t-34t, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano SLX BR-M675 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors, Rear: Shimano SLX BR-M675 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Easton EA70 XL, XL 29” |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Easton EA70 XL Disc, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Easton EA70 XL Disc, 6 Bolt, 135mm x QR Rear |
| Tires | Continental X-King, 29” x 2.2” |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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