Vitus Rapide 29 CRX Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,344$
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 SL Ultimate
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 169cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 200cm
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 Ultimate 29”, DebonAir, Charger Race Day damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, 100mm travel, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100 Rapidfire plus, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 11t-51t, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano XT M8100, 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Prestine PF, N/A
Chain
Shimano XT M8100 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 XT M8100, N/A
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT76, 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear
Cockpit
Stem
Ritchey WCS C220 84D Forged 2014 alloy, +/- 6° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm
Handlebar
Ritchey WCS flat bar 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S/M, 740mm wide 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
Ritchey WCS Zero 3D forged 7050 alloy, zero 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 | 1090 mm | 1100 mm | 1121 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
Rapide 29 CRX Mountain is part of the Vitus Rapide model. Vitus launched 45 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Rapide bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Rapide 29 Mountain 2021 has a starting price of 1094$. Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4013$.
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 to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3040$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Rapide 29 CRX Mountain price is 59.58% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
Vitus Rapide 29 CRX Mountain 2021 bike is equipped with the RockShox SID SL Ultimate fork, and has 100mm travel. 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
Rapide 29 CRX Mountain has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The wheels on Rapide 29 CRX Mountain are the 29″ aluminum type. 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.
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.