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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    24.5 lbs
    6.1
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    XT
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
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    Summary
    The Vitus Rapide 290 2014 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rapide 290 2014
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    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    T700 High-modulus HM-UD Carbon

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.2"

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL 29 Solo Air, Tapered Alloy Steerer, 100mm Travel, 15mm Maxle Lite

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Press Fit 30 (PF30)

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/-7 Degree Rise

    Handlebar

    Vitus Flat Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 720mm Wide

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT RD-M786, Shadow Plus

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano XT FD-M786, 34.9mm Band

    Crank

    FSA Afterburner BB30, 175mm, 38t x 24t

    Shifters

    Shimano XT SL-M780, Rapid Fire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano, 11t-34t, 10-Speed

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10-Speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano SLX BR-M675 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors, Rear: Shimano SLX BR-M675 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors

    TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Easton EA70 XL, XL 29”

    Front Hub

    Easton EA70 XL Disc, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Easton EA70 XL Disc, 6 Bolt, 135mm x QR Rear

    Tires

    Continental X-King, 29” x 2.2”

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