There’s no shying away from the intensity of XC racing and the Vitus Rapide FS CRS mountain bike is well equipped for the challenges set by modern course designers.
A bike ready to take on ever more intimidating features, steeper descents and punchier climbs, as the world of XC continues to push boundaries and demand more from both bike and rider. Whether you are stamping on the pedals from the front of the grid or jostling in the pack, the precise handling and acceleration of the Rapide FS bring poise to the breathless blur of fast racing, from start gun to finish tape.
XC is no longer simply cyclocross with the volume turned up. With downhill lines and rock gardens more akin to Enduro and route profiles so toothy that you’ll feel a pang of lactic burn simply looking at the course map, the Rapide FS packages up razor-sharp efficiency and trail-capability in an impressively lightweight full-suspension carbon build. Using the same four-bar suspension as the rest of the Vitus mountain bike range ensures proven control over pedal bob, comfort and consistent performance under braking. Whether charging up climbs or coming in hot to tight corners, the handling is reassuringly predictable. The frame is dressed for racing, be that XC, marathon, 12-hour or an all-out 24-hour challenge, with a SRAM GX/NX groupset, Rockshox SID SL Select fork, SIDLuxe Select rear shock and DT Swiss 29” X 1900 Spline. No weak links here.
Buzzing laps on dreamy dusty days or teetering through the slop of mid-winter, XC racing is a love affair. A discipline with high demands and high reward, and the satisfying hum of a good race in the legs that just keeps us coming back for more. Each course offers a unique personality and a different challenge, and yet regardless of the conditions or the obstacles along the trail, the Rapide FS brings unwavering confidence.
UD Carbon full suspension frame designed for XC/Marathon racing
Ultimate Race Ready Downhill BikePatented Four-Bar V-Link rear suspension set-up with floating shock mount |
Frame MaterialUD Carbon Fibre |
Suspension Travel (MTB Only)100mm Front & Rear |
Wheel Size29" |
Available SizeS, M, L, XL |
ColourOctane Red |
Weight:Medium: 11.7kg (tubeless setup) |
£2,899.99
Specifications
FRAMERapide FS UD Carbon Full Suspension Frame Post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 181mm Length, 20mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
REAR HUB DT Swiss X 1900 Spline 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, HG Freehub, 148mm x 12mm |
FORKSRockShox SID SL Select RL 29” 100mm travel, Remote Lockout, DebonAir, Charger RL Damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm Offset |
WHEELSETDT Swiss X 1900 Spline Wheelset
29", 6 Bolt, 25mm Inner Rim Width, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front, 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready |
SHOCKRockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Remote Lockout, trunnion mount, DebonAir, 165mm x 40mm |
FRONT TYREMaxxis Rekon Race 29" x 2.25", EXO casing |
CHAINSETSRAM Stylo 7K Eagle 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, Crank Length: S: 170mm, M, L & XL: 175mm |
REAR TYREMaxxis Rekon Race 29" x 2.25", EXO casing |
BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM DUB BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell |
BRAKESSRAM DB8 Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper |
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM CenterLine 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed, Long Cage |
HANDLEBARSVitus 6061 Alloy
5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide |
SHIFTERSSRAM NX Eagle
12 Speed, Trigger Shifter |
STEMVitus 6061 Alloy
Reach - S & M: 60mm, L:70mm, XL: 80mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, -7° Rise |
CASSETTESRAM PG-1230 Eagle 12 Speed, 11-50T Range |
HEADSETAcros AiX-322 R3
IS41.8/28.6 upper & IS52/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube |
CHAINSRAM NX Eagle
12 Speed, 116 Links |
GRIPSVitus Lock On
N/A |
FRONT RIMDT Swiss X 1900 Spline
29", 25mm Inner Rim Width, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
SADDLEWTB SL8 Comp
142mm wide, Black, CrMo Rails |
REAR RIMDT Swiss X 1900 Spline
29", 25mm Inner Rim Width, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
SEATPOSTVitus 6061 Alloy
31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long |
FRONT HUBDT Swiss X 1900 Spline
6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 1mm |
SEATCLAMPVitus
34.9mm Diameter |
Geometry & Sizing
Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
Rec Rider Height (Imperial) | 5' 2" - 5' 6" | 5' 6" - 5' 10" | 5' 10" - 6' 2" | 6' 2" - 6' 7" |
Rec Rider Height (Metric) | 152 - 170cm | 170 - 180cm | 180 - 190cm | 190 - 201cm |
Rec Inside Leg (Imperial) | 26.5" - 30" | 30" - 32" | 32" - 34" | 34" - 37" |
Rec Inside Leg (Metric) | 67 - 76cm | 76 - 81cm | 81 - 86cm | 86 - 94cm |
(A)Seattube Length | 410mm | 440mm | 490mm | 540mm |
(B) Effective Top Tube Length | 578mm | 612mm | 640mm | 664mm |
(C) Reach | 445mm | 475mm | 500mm | 520mm |
(D) Stack | 583mm | 592mm | 606mm | 624mm |
(E) Chainstay Length | 438mm | 438mm | 438mm | 438mm |
(F) Headtube length | 95mm | 105mm | 120mm | 140mm |
(G) Headtube Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
(H) Seat Tube Angle | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
(I)Wheelbase | 1159mm | 1193mm | 1224mm | 1251mm |
Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52 | Shimano BB52 | Shimano BB52 | Shimano BB52 |
Headset | Acros AZX-212-CO 44/56 | Acros AZX-212-CO 44/56 | Acros AZX-212-CO 44/56 | Acros AZX-212-CO 44/56 |
Chain Guide | None | None | None | None |
Rear Axle | 12x181mm-M12xP1.5mmxL20mm | 12x181mm-M12xP1.5mmxL20mm | 12x181mm-M12xP1.5mmxL20mm | 12x181mm-M12xP1.5mmxL20mm |
Crank Length | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
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- Where can I buy Vitus Bikes?
- You can buy Vitus bikes directly through our exclusive retailers Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles
- Do your bikes come with Warranty?
- We offer a 5-year warranty on all our frames. On top of that we also offer an extended 2-year warranty on all components excluding wear and tear items such as bearings, brake pads, chains & cassettes etc. Our Warranty policy applies to the original owner and processed by our exclusive retail partners.To see their warranty process check: CRC & Wiggle
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