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Mythique 29 VRS Mountain
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,649($2,219)| Weight | 33.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion SLIDE |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Vitus Mythique is a versatile trail bike that balances performance and value, offering a fun ride with efficient climbing and stable downhill handling. Its suspension provides good small-bump sensitivity and mid-stroke support, though some components like the X-Fusion fork and Shimano brakes may underperform. The bike's geometry and spec make it a great choice for trail centres and technical terrain, though taller riders might find the dropper post travel limiting.
Excellently balanced on most trail types
Great small-bump sensitivity and no compression or rebound spike in the Marzocchi fork
Competitively priced with solidly-performing parts
Updated geometry with steeper seat tube and longer reach for better fit and handling
1x12 drivetrain is a real advantage
Dropper post's 150mm of travel may not be enough for steep downhills
X-Fusion fork and Shimano brakes underperform
Seat angle is relatively slack
Geometry means a compromised ride on both the ups and downs
The Mythique isn’t perfect, but it strikes an impressive compromise between weight, stiffness, comfort and, importantly, spec.
BikeRadarUnder two grand for a decent 29er has 'winning' written all over it.
off.road.ccperformance should outweigh appearance, shouldn't it?Pinkbike
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Dec 2022 · Mike Levy
One of our favorite workhorse trail bikes gets an all-new frame with updated geometry.
May 2020 · Mick Kirkman
A sorted bike, but not as mind-blowing as on paper, and with saddle height issues for some
Schwalbe tyres are superb for the price
12-speed SX Eagle drivetrain weighs more but works almost as well as top-tier SRAM kit
Bottom bracket and seat tower are too high
X-Fusion fork could be more sensitive over repeated bumps
May 2020
The Vitus Mythique 29 VRS is a solid performer at the budget end of the scale. The 1x12 drivetrain is a real advantage and the geometry suits whatever kind of riding you fancy, while the tyres are a great spec for UK use. While some components underperform – the X-Fusion fork and Shimano brakes most notably – they're okay for the price. What's more, the Mythique is a bike worth upgrading, and for new riders looking for their first full suspension trail bike (without destroying the bank account), it’s a sensible choice.
Jan 2020 · Alan Muldoon
The Vitus Mythique 29 VRX is the flagship bike in a new range of full-sussers that is designed to blow your mind, not your budget.
Great suspension and competitive pricing. Dialled cockpit.
BB height is too high. Seat post doesn’t go far enough into the frame. Hard compound Schwalbe tyres lack grip.
Jan 2020 · Antony de Heveningham
Antony checks out the Vitus Mythique, another great budget trail bike with full suspension to add to your shopping list.
| Frame | Mythique Alloy 6061, Post mount disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Burnt Red |
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| Fork | X-Fusion Slide Boost RC 29”, RC damper, 34mm stanchions, 140mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm thru axle 44mm offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion O2 Pro R, 200mm x 51mm, trunnion Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA, N/A |
| Headset | Acros AZX-212, AZX-212-CO, sealed bearings, ZS44/28.6 – ZS56/40 |
| Stem | Vitus 50mm, Alloy, 50mm reach, 3° rise |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 riser, 6061 alloy, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 760mm wide S/M, 780mm wide L/XL 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A |
| Seatpost | Brand-X Ascend dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm, S 100mm drop/M 120mm drop/L,XL 150mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Vitus lock on, N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100, Shadow plus, long cage, 11 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M5100, 30t, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M5100, Rapidfire plus, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSMS7 11-51t 11 speed, N/A |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11 speed 116l |
| Brakes | Shimano MT401 or Clarks M4, Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Caliper, Clarks: Four Piston Caliper Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29”, 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29”, 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted |
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| Spokes | Vitus, N/A |
| Front Hub | Vitus KT DHF112, Double sealed bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, 110mm x 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Vitus KT H5ER-SH, Double sealed bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, 148mm x 12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Snakeskin, TL Easy, E-25, Addix soft, 29” x 2.35”, Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Performance, twinskin, TLR, Addix, 29” x 2.35” |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56 or Brakco DR-02, 180mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
First added September 11
Last updated December 3
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