Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,872$
Weight | 11.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame aluminium -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
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 6061-T6 Aluminium, Post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 181mm Length, 16mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch
Suspension Fork
RockShox Sid SL Rush RL 29”, 100mm travel, Remote Lockout, Solo Air, Rush RL Damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, 11-51T Range
Crank
Shimano Deore M5100, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB
Chain
KMC X11, 11 Speed, 116 Links
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Tires
Schwalbe Racing Ray Evo, 29” x 2.25” Snakeskin, TLE, Addix SpeedGrip Compound
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M6100 or SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Calipers, SRAM: Four Piston Calipers
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT56 or SRAM CenterLine, 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus 6061 Alloy, Reach - S: 70mm, M:80mm, L:90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, -7° Rise
Handlebar
Vitus 6061 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide
Grips
Vitus Lock On, N/A
Headset
Acros AiX-322 R3, IS41.8mm/28.6mm upper & ZS52mm/40mm lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
Seat
Saddle
Vitus, Black, Steel Rails
Seatpost
Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long
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 |
About this model
Rapide 29 VR Mountain belongs to the Vitus Rapide model. Vitus launched 45 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Rapide 29 Mountain 2022 has a starting price of 1154$. Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4864$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1702$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 11.93% lower.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain it’s weighing 11.1 kg (24.47 lbs). At this weight, is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 11.71% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The Rapide 29 VR Mountain comes factory-installed with the RockShox SID fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain 2022, 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, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain 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, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.