Mythique 27 VRX Mountain
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
£2,099 (~$2,658)Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | SLX, Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Jul 2023 · Dario DiGiulio
Vitus nailed a balanced feel with the Mythique, despite some component woes.
Balanced geometry and handling
Nice frame details, feels well build
Mostly good parts selection
Resin-only rotors and pads
Poor fork performance
Feb 2023
The stellar Vitus Mythique 29 AMP is a budget-friendly bike that won’t limit your performance on the trail. Read the full Vitus Mythique 29 AMP review now!
Fast, racer-inspired feel
Brakes and Drivetrain are best in price category
Easily upgradable thanks to smart design
Encourages speed and confidence
Pedals well
Poppy suspension feel
External cable routing
Some may find rear end a bit stiff on chunky terrain
Some testers thought the welds looked a bit cheap
Would love a longer dropper post
Feb 2023 · Rhys Wainwright
With the Vitus Mythique VRX 27 the brand has created an entry level trail shredder without the limiting entry level geometry of old.
Dec 2022 · Luke Marshall
The Vitus is a good bike that has plenty of potential, but it's better suited to moderate trails and would benefit from some spec upgrades
Well thought-out frame details
Updated geometry will help keep the bike future-proof
Versatile tyres
10-speed gears are good but not great
Low front reduces downhill confidence
Dec 2022 · Alan Muldoon
When we tested the original Mythique 29 back in 2019, we were blown away by the suspension performance, build kit and frame quality. But we criticised the 29in version for having an overly tall BB height, because it would have cost Vitus nothing to get it right in the first instance and we’re picky that way. So although it quickly became one of the best budget full-suspension bikes on the market, it wasn’t perfect. Fast forward to 2023, and we’d have been happy if Vitus had simply addressed our single complaint about the original bike. Instead it’s gone several steps further and produced a brand new alloy Mythique frame that wouldn’t look out of place on a bike costing double the money. Frame With so many updates it’s hard to know where to begin, so let’s start where we left off. The BB height on the 29er is now 328mm, that’s almost 20mm lower than the original, and puts the rider in, rather than on, the bike. Vitus has also slackened the head angle a touch, so it’s down from 66º to 65.3º. The seat angle has been steepened up 1.5º too, placing the rider more forward for climbing. To stop the cockpit feeling cramped with the more upright seated riding position, the reach has also grown by 10mm. There are still two versions – 29in and 27.5in – where both platforms have 140mm travel. But Vitus hasn’t just tweaked the geometry and sizing, it’s improved the overall frame quality too. From the one-piece welded rocker link and trunnion mount shock, to the bridgeless seatstays and double complement of bearings on the pivots, the new Mythique is built to last. Even the alloy pivot hardware looks like something you’d find on a Santa Cruz or similar boutique bike. All of the tubing profiles are customised too, where the complex hydroformed seat tube assembly, that houses the rocker link pivot, gives the bike a really fluid form. One major difference between the Vitus and the Polygon Siskiu or Jamis Faultline, which we tested head-to-head, is the width of the main pivot. It’s much wider than on the other two bikes, so not only will this improve stiffness, it should make the bearings last longer too. Cable routing is also external, where the addition of small cable clamps on the main pivot and chainstay yoke stop the brake hose and rear derailleur cable migrating as the suspension compresses. Factor in the custom chainstay protector and rubber protection that extends up the inside of the drive-side seatstay, and the Mythique delivers a whisper silent ride with zero cable rattle or rubbing. Suspension Vitus uses its signature four-bar suspension design to deliver a claimed 140mm travel. We measured vertical rear wheel travel at 135mm, so 5mm shy, but given how effective the rear suspension on the Mythique is at tracking terrain, you’ll never feel short changed. And while the basic RockShox Deluxe Select R shock does not have a lock out, the Mythique pedals …Continue reading »
Brilliant frame quality and handing
Honestly can’t think of any!
Dec 2022 · Jessie-May Morgan
The 2023 Vitus Mythique presents incredible value in a world of ever increasing price rises with a thoroughly modern 140mm aluminum trail bike
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.
Frame | Mythique 6061-T6 Alloy, Redesigned set tube for max. dropper insert, bridgeless seat stays for max. mud clearance, double row bearing in rear triangle for stability and reliability, post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, external cable routing, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle, UDH hanger, rubber frame protection, Max Rec. Chainring: 34T, Max Rec. Tyre: 27.2" x 2.6", Max Rec. Rotor: 200mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Racing Green |
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Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5”, 140mm travel, Rail damper, Float air spring 34mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, 110mm x 15mm thru axle, 44mm offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select R, 185mm x 55mm, trunnion Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano or Nukeproof, BSA Threaded BB |
Headset | Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube |
Stem | Nukeproof Neutron, 6061 Alloy, 45mm Reach, 0° Rise, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter |
Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 760mm Wide, L & XL:780mm Wide |
Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, Black, Steel Rails |
Seatpost | Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 100mm drop, M: 125mm drop, L & XL: 150mm drop Type: Dropper |
Grips | Vitus Lock On, Black |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage |
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Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
Crank | Shimano Deore M510 or Race Face Ride, 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length |
Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus |
Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 or Sunrace CSMZ800, 12 Speed, Shimano: 10-51T Range, SunRace: 11-51T |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 116 Links |
Brakes | Shimano MT501 or SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Caliper, SRAM: Four Piston Caliper Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed, Rear: WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
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Front Hub | Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm |
Rear Hub | Vitus KT H5ER Microspline, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm |
Tires | Front: Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5” x 2.3”, EXO Casing, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5” x 2.3”, EXO Casing, Tubeless Ready |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56 or SRAM CenterLine, 180mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
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