The Rapide Carbon is designed to be fast!
The race proven Rapide Carbon transfers the power directly to where you need it, providing rapid response and sharp handling to make sure you complete the hottest lap. This bike has already raced in some of the biggest XC races, as well as prove itself on the demanding marathon epics. The Rapide Carbon is your perfect podium hunter
The Rapide CRX is built to be fast, light, and performance led. With the race winning 100mm Rockshox SID Ultimate forks with OneLoc remote to lock out suspension on the fly providing maximum speed on the climbs. Shimano's performance 1x12 XT wide range drivetrain ensures you have enough gears for even the steepest climbs. Shimano's M8100 brakes give you enough stopping power for the rewarding descents.
This race machine rolls on WTB KOM Light rims paired with a Schwalbe Racing Ray/Racing Ralph tyre combo for a perfect blend of speed and grip. Ritchey WCS components complete this race ready XC bike.
Rockshox SID Ultimate 110mm W/ Oneloc
Lightweight XC Race MachineModern XC Geometry paired with lightweight Carbon Frame |
Frame MaterialCarbon |
Suspension Travel (MTB Only)100mm Front |
Wheel Size29" |
Available SizeS,M,L,XL |
ColourBURNT RED |
Weight:Medium |
£2,499.99
Specifications
 FRAMERapide Superlight carbon internal cable routing, PF30 BB shell, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm 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 |
 FORKSRockShox 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 |
 SPOKESWTB
N/A |
 SHOCKN/A N/A |
 FRONT TYRESchwalbe Racing Ray EVO snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25” |
 CHAINSETShimano XT M8100 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm |
REAR TYRESchwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25” |
 BOTTOM BRACKETPrestine PF N/A |
 BRAKESShimano XT M8100 N/A |
 FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT76 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear |
 REAR DERAILLEURShimano XT M8100 Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed |
 6061 alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S/M, 740mm wide L/XL |
 Rapidfire plus, 12 speed |
 Forged 2014 alloy, +/- 6° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm |
 CASSETTEShimano XT M8100 11t-51t, 12 speed |
 Zero stack, sealed bearings, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, ZS44/28.6 – 56/40 |
 12 speed |
 N/A |
 TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted |
 142mm wide |
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TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted |
 3D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm |
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EZO stainless radial bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle |
 N/A |
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 - 178cm | 178 - 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 | 395mm | 445mm | 483mm | 533mm |
| (C) Effective Top Tube Length | 590mm | 600mm | 620mm | 640mm |
| (M) Reach | 395.3mm | 402.4mm | 419.4mm | 436.5mm |
| (B) Stack | 617.4mm | 626.8mm | 636.1mm | 645.5mm |
| (K) Chainstay Length | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| (F) Headtube length | 105mm | 115mm | 125mm | 135mm |
| (I) Headtube Angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
| (J) Seat Tube Angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60mm | 60mm | 60mm | 60mm |
| (E)Wheelbase | 1095mm | 1105mm | 1126mm | 1146mm |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA | 73mm BSA | 73mm BSA | 73mm BSA |
| Headset | IS42/28.6 - IS52/40 | IS42/28.6 - IS52/40 | IS42/28.6 - IS52/40 | IS42/28.6 - IS52/40 |
| Front Mech | 34.9mm Band type | 34.9mm Band type | 34.9mm Band type | 34.9mm Band type |
| Rear Axle | 142mm x 12mm Thru axle QR | 142mm x 12mm Thru axle QR | 142mm x 12mm Thru axle QR | 142mm x 12mm Thru axle QR |
| Handlebar Width/Rise | 740mm/0mm | 740mm/0mm | 740mm/0mm | 740mm/0mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
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