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2015 Vitus

Rapide 290

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

£1,799($2,413)
Weight24.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Rapide 290
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Rapide 290

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Rapide 275 review

Oct 2014 · Steve Williams

The Rapide has unspectacular looks, but offers excellent value and confident cross-country handling

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

T700 High-modulus HM-UD Carbon

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Tire Clearance2.3"

Fork

RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air, 100mm Travel, Ø32mm Aluminium Stanchions – Low Friction Anodized, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression to Lock, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA, PF30 with shimano reducer

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 Riser Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 720mm Wide

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M786 Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M616, 34.9mm Band

Crank

Shimano XT FC-M875, 170mm, 38tx24t

Shifters

Shimano XT SL-M780, Rapid Fire Plus, 10-Speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX CS-HG81, 11t-36t, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-Speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano SLX BR-M675, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano SLX BR-M675, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB Frequency Race i19 TCS, 29”

Spokes

Stainless

Front Hub

Formula, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm

Rear Hub

Formula, 6 Bolt, 135mm x QR

Tires

WTB Nano TCS, Front & Rear: Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.1”

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