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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    24.9 lbs
    3.3
    3.7
    4.9
    5.5
    5.6
    6.3
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox RebaRockShox SIDRockShox SID SL SelectRockShox SID SL UltimateRockShox SID SL Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, ShimanoDeore, ShimanoSLX, ShimanoSLX, DeoreXTXT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 111 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailFullHardtailFull
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
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    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rapide 29 Mountain
    Rapide 29 VR Mountain
    Rapide 29 CRS Mountain
    Rapide 29 CRX Mountain
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    Rapide 29 Mountain

    24 mph

    Rapide 29 VR Mountain

    24 mph

    Rapide 29 CRS Mountain

    26 mph

    Rapide FS CR Mountain

    24 mph

    Rapide 29 CRX Mountain

    26 mph

    Rapide FS CRX Mountain

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Rapide Alloy 6061-T6, Post mount disc brake mounts, internal cable routing, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    ColorBurnt Nardo

    Rapide Alloy 6061-T6, Post mount disc brake mounts, internal cable routing, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    ColorBurnt Nardo

    Rapide Superlight carbon, internal cable routing, PF30 BB shell, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    ColorBurnt Nardo

    Rapide FS FULL SUSPENSION UD CARBON FRAME, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    ColorBurnt Nardo

    Rapide Superlight carbon, internal cable routing, PF30 BB shell, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    ColorBurnt Nardo

    Rapide FS FULL SUSPENSION UD CARBON FRAME, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    ColorBurnt Nardo

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, motion control damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air, motion control damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL 29”, DebonAir, Charger 2 RL damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL Select RL 29”, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle 44mm offset. Rockshox OneLoc full sprint front and rear

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL Ultimate 29”, DebonAir, Charger Race Day damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, 100mm travel, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL Ultimate 29”, DebonAir, Charger Race Day damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle 44mm offset. Rockshox OneLoc full sprint front and rear

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    N/A, N/A

    N/A, N/A

    N/A, N/A

    RockShox SIDLUXE Select+, DebonAir, 165mm x 40mm, trunnion

    N/A, N/A

    RockShox SIDLUXE Select+, DebonAir, 165mm x 40mm, trunnion

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BSA, N/A

    Shimano BSA, N/A

    Prestine PF, N/A

    Shimano SM-BB52

    Prestine PF, N/A

    Shimano BB52 68/73mm

    Headset

    Acros AiX-322 R3, Sealed bearings, OD46 41.8/28.6 – 52/40

    Acros AiX-322 R3, Sealed bearings, OD46 41.8/28.6 – 52/40

    Acros AZX-212-CO R5, Zero stack, sealed bearings, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, ZS44/28.6 – 56/40

    Acros AZX-212-CO R5, Zero stack, sealed bearings, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, ZS44/28.6 – 56/40

    Acros AZX-212-CO R5, Zero stack, sealed bearings, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, ZS44/28.6 – 56/40

    Acros AZX-212-CO R5

    Stem

    Vitus alloy 6061, 3D forged, - 7° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm

    Vitus alloy 6061, 3D forged, - 7° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm

    Vitus alloy 6061, 3D forged, - 7° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm

    Vitus alloy 6061, 3D forged, - 7° rise, reach – S -60mm/M-60mm/L -70mm/XL-80mm

    Ritchey WCS C220 84D, Forged 2014 alloy, +/- 6° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm

    Ritchey WCS C220 84D, Forged 2014 alloy, +/- 6° rise, reach – S -50mm/M-60mm/L -70mm/XL-80mm

    Handlebar

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M/ L/XL

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M/ L/XL

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M/ L/XL

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M/ L/XL

    Ritchey WCS flat bar, 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S/M, 740mm wide L/XL

    Ritchey WCS Trail flat bar, 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M, 760mm wide L/XL

    Saddle

    Vitus, N/A

    Vitus, N/A

    WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide

    WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide

    WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide

    WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide

    Seatpost

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset

    Vitus 6061 alloy, 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset

    Vitus, Vitus 31.6mm 400mm 6061 Black

    Ritchey WCS Zero, 3D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

    Ritchey WCS Zero, D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

    Grips

    Vitus lock on, N/A

    Vitus lock on, N/A

    Vitus lock on, N/A

    Vitus lock on

    Vitus lock on, N/A

    Vitus lock on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore M5120, Shadow plus, long cage, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M5100, Shadow plus, long cage, 11 speed

    Shimano SLX MT7100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A, N/A

    N/A, N/A

    N/A, N/A

    N/A

    N/A, N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano MT510, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm

    Shimano MT510, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm

    Shimano MT510, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm

    Shimano Deore M510, 30t, S 170mm/ M,L,XL 175mm

    Shimano XT M8100, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm

    Shimano XT M8100, 30t, S 170mm/ M,L,XL 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M4100, Rapidfire plus, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M5100, Rapidfire plus, 11 speed

    Shimano SLX MT7100, Rapidfire plus, 12 speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, Rapidfire plus, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, Rapidfire plus, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, Rapidfire plus, 12 speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSMS2, 11t-46t, 10 speed

    Shimano Deore M5100, 11t-51t, 11 speed

    Shimano Deore MT6100, 11t-51t, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10t-51t, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 11t-51t, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 10t-51t, 12 speed

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    KMC X11, 11 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT401, N/A

    Shimano Deore MT6100, N/A

    Shimano Deore MT6100, N/A

    Shimano Deore M6100, ST-4720-R/L & BR-4770-F/R, Flat Mount

    Shimano XT M8100, N/A

    Shimano XT M8100

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB ST i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB ST i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted

    Front: WTB ST i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB ST i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted

    Front: WTB KOM Light i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB KOM Light i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted

    Front: DT Swiss X 1900, Spline 25mm 29", Boost – 110mm x 15mm thru axle, Rear: DT Swiss X 1900, Spline 25mm 29", Shimano microspline driver, Boost – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    Front: WTB KOM Light i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB KOM Light i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted

    Front: DT Swiss X 1700, Spline 25mm 29", Boost – 110mm x 15mm thru axle, Rear: DT Swiss X 1900, Spline 25mm 29", Shimano microspline driver, Boost – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    Spokes

    Vitus, N/A

    Vitus, N/A

    WTB, N/A

    N/A

    WTB, N/A

    DT Swiss

    Front Hub

    Vitus KT-DHF112, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle

    Vitus KT-DHF112, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle

    WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle

    N/A

    WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle

    N/A

    Rear Hub

    Vitus KT- H5ER-SH, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    Vitus KT- H5ER-SH, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, ultra-quick 3.7 degree engagement, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    N/A

    WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, ultra-quick 3.7 degree engagement, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    N/A

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25”, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25”

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25”, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25”

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25”, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25”

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race, TR, EXO, 29” x 2.25”, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race, TR, EXO, 29” x 2.25”

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25”, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25”

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race, TR, EXO, 29” x 2.25”, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race, TR, EXO, 29” x 2.25”

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT56, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear

    Shimano RT56, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear

    Shimano RT56, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear

    Shimano RT56, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear

    Shimano RT76, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear

    Shimano RT76or Brakco DR-02, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear

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