Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)

Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021) - £3,299.99

Full suspension speed and comfort is accompanied by fun and performance with the Rapide FS.

New for 2021 is the Vitus Rapide FS, this is a bike made for all out speed on the roughest of courses. Whether it is an XC sprint, marathon epic, or all-day mission, this bike is designed to go fast. Equipped with Shimano drivetrain and brakes, Rockshox SID suspension, and Maxxis racing series tyres, it is ready to chase the top step of the podium.

This model means business with its fiery racing red colour matching the performance on offer from Rockshox SID SL Ultimate forks and SIDLuxe rear shock. Shimano 1x12 speed XT drivetrain is crisp and reliable ensuring you get the shift you need, with the powerful Shimano M8100 XT brakes.

Acceleration and control are offered by DT Swiss X1700 wheels and Maxxis Rekon Race tyres. Finishing this setup off is the Ritchey WCS.

*Due to volatility in the bicycle supply chain we may slightly alter the specification of the component parts supplied with this bicycle. Where this happens we have listed the alternate product in the specification table and have ensured that this is of either equivalent or superior specification to the stock component.

  • Full Carbon Frame for XC/Marathon racing
  • Rockshox SID Ultimate 100mm/Rockshox Sidluxe Select+ Suspension
  • Shimano 1x12spd M8100 XT Drivetrain
  • DT Swiss X1700 Wheels
  • Maxxis Rekon Race Tyres
  • Ritchey WCS Finishing Kit

Aggressive XC Race Bike

Aggressive modern geometry with a lightweight carbon frame

Frame Material

Carbon

Suspension Travel (MTB Only)

100mm

Wheel Size

29"

Available Size

S, M, L, XL

Colour

Burnt Red

Weight:

Medium: 11.3kg

£3,299.99

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Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
Vitus Rapide FS CRX Mountain Bike (2021)

 

Specifications

FRAMERapide FS FULL SUSPENSION UD CARBON FRAME

Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle 

REAR HUB N/A


FORKSRockShox SID SL Ultimate 29”

DebonAir, Charger Race Day damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle 44mm offset. Rockshox OneLoc full sprint front and rear 

SPOKESDT Swiss

 


SHOCKRockShox SIDLUXE Select+

DebonAir, 165mm x 40mm, trunnion 

FRONT TYREMaxxis Rekon Race

TR, EXO, 29” x 2.25” 

CHAINSETShimano XT M8100

 30t, S 170mm/ M,L,XL 175mm 

REAR TYREMaxxis Rekon Race

TR, EXO, 29” x 2.25” 

BOTTOM BRACKETShimano BB52 68/73mm


BRAKESShimano XT M8100


FRONT DERAILLEURN/A


BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT76or Brakco DR-02

6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear 

REAR DERAILLEURShimano XT M8100

Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed 

HANDLEBARSRitchey WCS Trail flat bar

 

6061 alloy, 5mm rise,  9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M, 760mm wide  L/XL

SHIFTERSShimano XT M8100

 

Rapidfire plus, 12 speed 

STEMRitchey WCS C220 84D

 

 Forged 2014 alloy, +/- 6° rise, reach – S -50mm/M-60mm/L -70mm/XL-80mm

CASSETTEShimano XT M8100

10t-51t, 12 speed 

HEADSETAcros AZX-212-CO R5

 


CHAINShimano XT M8100

 

12 speed

GRIPSVitus lock on

 

 

FRONT RIMDT Swiss X 1700 

 

Spline 25mm 29", Boost – 110mm x 15mm thru axle

SADDLEWTB SL8 Comp

 

142mm wide

REAR RIMDT Swiss X 1900 

 

Spline 25mm 29", Shimano microspline driver, Boost – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

SEATPOSTRitchey WCS Zero

 

D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm 

FRONT HUBN/A

 


SEATCLAMPVitus bolt, 34.9mm

 


Geometry & Sizing

Measurement instructions for Vitus Sommet range

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

Help

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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
  • Where can I buy touch up paint for my bike?
  • We have partnered up with paint specialist G-Paint to offer touch up paints for popular Vitus models. These can be bought direct from G-Paint's website HERE.