Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,538$
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 Reba
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Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11
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 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
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5100, Shadow plus, long cage, 11 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M5100 Rapidfire plus, 11 speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore M5100, 11t-51t, 11 speed
Crank
Shimano MT510, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA, N/A
Chain
KMC X11 11 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 Deore MT6100, 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 VR Mountain is a Vitus Rapide model. Vitus released 45 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Rapide bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Rapide 29 Mountain 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1094$. Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain 2021 on the other hand costs 4013$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Vitus released this model in 2021, its price was 1398$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 36.27% smaller.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Rapide 29 VR Mountain components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Reba model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Rapide 29 VR Mountain 2021 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.