Vitus Rapide 290 2016
2016 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,274$
Weight | 10.64 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset X1, Race Face -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 172cm
MD
169cm - 152cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
T700 High-modulus HM-UD Carbon
Suspension 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
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X1 Type2, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X1, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG1150, 10t-42t, 11-speed
Crank
RaceFace Turbine Cinch, 170mm, 34t
Bottom Bracket
RaceFace Turbine, BSA
Chain
SRAM X1, 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec D771, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Novatec D772, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB Frequency Race i19 TCS, (tubeless ready), 29”
Spokes
Stainless, Double Butted
Tires
WTB, Nano TCS, Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.1”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT BR-M800, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 7 Degree Rise, 60mm Extension
Handlebar
Vitus Flat Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 720mm Wide
Headset
FSA Orbit C-42/48, (No.42/48/ACB), 1.1/8” - 1.5”
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus alloy, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 662 mm | 672 mm | 693 mm | 713 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 40 mm | 41 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 103 mm | 105 mm | 103 mm | 105 mm |
| Stack | 612.4 mm | 621.8 mm | 631.1 mm | 640.5 mm |
| Reach | 390.3 mm | 397.4 mm | 414.4 mm | 431.5 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 585 mm | 595 mm | 615 mm | 635 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 395 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1100 mm | 1120 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 169 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 152 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Rapide 290 belongs to the Vitus Rapide model. 45 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2067$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Rapide 290 price is 8.5% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Rapide 290 weighs 10.64 kg (23.46 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 16.54% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Rapide 290 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Reba model. The travel on this model is 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
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
The Rapide 290 2016 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, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Rapide 290 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Rapide 290 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 199 cm (5.15 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.