2023 Vitus

Mythique 29 VR

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

MSRP$1,699
Weight34.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkX-Fusion RC32
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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24 mph

Mythique 29 VR

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'8"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Value Field Test: Vitus Mythique 29 AMP

Jul 2023 · Dario DiGiulio

Vitus nailed a balanced feel with the Mythique, despite some component woes.

Highs
  • Balanced geometry and handling

  • Nice frame details, feels well build

  • Mostly good parts selection

Lows
  • Resin-only rotors and pads

  • Poor fork performance

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Loam Wolf
2023 Budget Bike Roundup: Vitus Mythique AMP Review

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!

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • 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

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MBR
Vitus Mythique 29 VRX (2023) review - MBR

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 »

Highs
  • Brilliant frame quality and handing

Lows
  • Honestly can’t think of any!

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Bikerumor
2023 Vitus Mythique 140mm Trail Bike starts at $1,999 USD

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

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off.road.cc
Vitus Mythique 29 VRS review

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.

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BikeRadar
Vitus Mythique 29 VR review

Feb 2020 · Alex Evans

A great bike let down by some spec-related flaws. The extra £200 for the VRS model is well worth it because you’re going to have way more fun out on the trails

Highs
  • A great-feeling frame with supple yet supportive suspension

  • Fantastic tyres and brakes

Lows
  • Lacklustre, flexible and underdamped fork lets the ride down

  • Could do with a slacker head angle and steeper seat tube angle

  • Needs a wider range of gears

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Singletrack World
Vitus Mythique 29 VR | Raising The Bar For Budget Trail Bikes?

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
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: 29" x 2.5", Max Rec. Rotor: 200mm

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance2.5"

ColorBlack

Fork

X-Fusion RC32 Boost 29”, 130mm travel, RC damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, 110mm x 15mm thru axle, 51mm offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

X-Fusion O2 Pro R, 185mm x 50mm, trunnion

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

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

Vitus Alloy, 50mm Reach, 3° 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

TypeDropper

Grips

Vitus Lock On, Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M5120, 10 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage

Front Derailleur

N/A, N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore M5100 or Race Face Ride, 10 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length

Shifters

Shimano Deore M4100, 10 Speed, Rapidfire Plus

Cassette

Sunrace CSMS2, 10 Speed, 11-46T Range

Chain

KMC X10, 10 Speed, 114 Links

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano MT401, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed, Rear: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed

Front Hub

Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm

Rear Hub

Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis High Roller II, 29” x 2.3”, EXO Casing, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Maxxis High Roller II, 29” x 2.3”, EXO Casing, Tubeless Ready

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT56, 180mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment

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