Vitus Rapide 29 CRS Mountain 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,408$
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 SID
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Groupset SLX, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rapide Superlight carbon, internal cable routing, PF30 BB shell, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle
Suspension Fork
RockShox SID SL 29”, DebonAir, Charger 2 RL damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX MT7100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX MT7100 Rapidfire plus, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore MT6100, 11t-51t, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano MT510, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Prestine PF, N/A
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
WTB ProTerra EZO stainless radial bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, ultra-quick 3.7 degree engagement, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle
Rims
WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted
Spokes
WTB 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 AZX-212-CO R5 Zero stack, sealed bearings, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, ZS44/28.6 – 56/40
Seat
Saddle
WTB SL8 Comp 142mm wide
Seatpost
Vitus 6061 alloy 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset
About this model
Rapide 29 CRS Mountain is a Vitus Rapide model. Vitus launched 45 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Rapide 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1094$. On the other hand, Vitus Rapide CRX 2020, is the most expensive and costs 3040$.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2188$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Rapide 29 CRS Mountain price is 14.86% more expensive than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
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 CRS Mountain components
Fork
The RockShox SID 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. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Vitus Rapide 29 CRS Mountain 2020, has a 29″ aluminum model. 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
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.