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2016 Vitus

Rapide 290

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

£1,699
Weight10.6 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetX1
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Rapide 290
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Gearing

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)

47 km/h

Rapide 290

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

157cm – 172cm

MD

169cm – 182cm

LG

179cm – 192cm

XL

189cm – 201cm

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Rapide 275 review

Oct 2014 · Steve Williams

The Rapide has unspectacular looks, but offers excellent value and confident cross-country handling

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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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