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    MSRP
    ($2,286)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    23.5 lbs
    6.4
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    X1
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
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    Summary
    The Vitus Rapide 290 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rapide 290
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    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)

    29 mph

    Rapide 290

    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

    T700 High-modulus HM-UD Carbon

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL Solo Air, 100mm Travel, Ø32mm Aluminium Stanchions – Low Friction Anodized, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression to Lock, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    RaceFace Turbine, BSA

    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, 60mm Extension

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus alloy, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X1 Type2, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    RaceFace Turbine Cinch, 170mm, 34t

    Shifters

    SRAM X1, 11-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1150, 10t-42t, 11-speed

    Chain

    SRAM X1, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano XT BR-M800, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano XT BR-M800, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor

    TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB Frequency Race i19 TCS, (tubeless ready), 29”

    Spokes

    Stainless, Double Butted

    Front Hub

    Novatec D771, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Novatec D772, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm

    Tires

    WTB, Nano TCS, Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.1”

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