Vitus Rapide 29 Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,203$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 10
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 172cm
MD
169cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 192cm
XL
189cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rapide Alloy 6061-T6, Post mount disc brake mounts, internal cable routing, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle
Suspension 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
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5120, Shadow plus, long cage, 10 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M4100 Rapidfire plus, 10 speed
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS2, 11t-46t, 10 speed
Crank
Shimano MT510, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA, N/A
Chain
KMC X10 10 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT-DHF112 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Vitus KT- H5ER-SH, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle
Rims
WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted
Spokes
Vitus N/A
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT401, N/A
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT56, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus alloy 6061 3D forged, - 7° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm
Handlebar
Vitus 6061 alloy 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M/ L/XL
Grips
Vitus lock on N/A
Headset
Acros AiX-322 R3 Sealed bearings, OD46 41.8/28.6 – 52/40
Seat
Saddle
Vitus N/A
Seatpost
Vitus 6061 alloy 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 309 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 695 mm | 716 mm | 733 mm | 759 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 47 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 104 mm | 104 mm | 108 mm | 104 mm |
| Stack | 628 mm | 628 mm | 642 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 407 mm | 427 mm | 442 mm | 460 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm | 657 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 mm | 1151 mm | 1168 mm | 1194 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 182 cm | 192 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Rapide 29 Mountain is part of the Vitus Rapide model. There are 45 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Rapide 29 Mountain 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1094$. On the other hand, Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain 2021, is the most expensive and costs 4013$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Vitus released this model in 2021, its price was 1094$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Rapide 29 Mountain price is 74.13% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
Rapide 29 Mountain has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Vitus Rapide 29 Mountain 2021, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.