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2017 Vitus

Rapide

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

Manufacturer Price

£2,299($3,083)
Weight20.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01
BrakesSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Rapide
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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)

28 mph

Rapide

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'8"

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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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox SID RL Solo Air, 100mm Travel, Fast Black Straight Wall Ø32mm Aluminium Stanchions, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression to Lock, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Stealth Thru Axle

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, BSA

Headset

FSA Orbit C-42/48, (No.42/48/ACB), 1.1/8” - 1.5”

Stem

FSA Afterburner ST-OS-102, 3D Forged & CNC AL6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 12 Degree Rise

Handlebar

FSA Afterburner Flat Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 740mm Wide

Saddle

Vitus, Crn/Ti Rails

Seatpost

FSA Afterburner, 3D Forged & CNC Machined 2014 Aluminium, 31.6mm x 400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle X01, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Eagle X01, 170mm, 32t

Shifters

SRAM Eagle X01, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM Eagle XG1295, 10t-50t, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM Eagle X01, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Level TL, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor, Rear: SRAM Level TL, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

TypeSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB Frequency Race i19 TCS, (tubeless ready), 29”

Spokes

Stainless Double Butted

Front Hub

Novatec D771SB-15, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm

Rear Hub

Novatec D462SB-X12, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm

Tires

WTB Nano TCS, Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.1”

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