
The Rapide is both fast and fun whatever your destination
The Rapide cross country hardtail takes all the great characteristics from its carbon big brother. It’s fast, it’s fun and will put a smile on your face. The alloy boost frameset features tried and tested geometry to allow you to reach your true potential
The Rapide is built to be fast and fun. With the superb 100mm Rockshox Recon Silver RL forks with OneLoc remote to lock out suspension on the fly providing maximum speed on the climbs. Shimano's performance 1x10 Deore wide range drivetrain ensures you have enough gears for even the steepest climbs. Shimano's MT401 brakes give you enough stopping power for the rewarding descents.
This XC machine rolls on WTB rims paired with a Schwalbe Racing Ray/Racing Ralph tyre combo for a perfect blend of speed and grip. Vitus components complete this confidence inspiring Rapide.
Aluminium XC Frame - Modern Geometry
Fast, Fun, Cross Country HardtailAlloy XC Frame with Boost Spacing |
Frame Material6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy |
Suspension Travel (MTB Only)100mm Front |
Wheel Size29" |
Available SizeS,M,L,XL |
ColourBURNT NARDO |
Weight:Medium |
£899.99
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Specifications
![]() FRAMERapide Alloy 6061-T6 Post mount disc brake mounts, internal cable routing, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle |
![]() REAR HUB Vitus KT- H5ER-SH 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm thru axle |
![]() FORKSRockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air, motion control damper, 32mm stanchions, 100mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle. Rockshox OneLoc Sprint |
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![]() SHOCKN/A N/A |
![]() FRONT TYRESchwalbe Racing Ray EVO snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25” |
![]() CHAINSETShimano MT510 30t, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm |
![]() REAR TYRESchwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25” |
![]() BOTTOM BRACKETShimano BSA N/A |
![]() BRAKESShimano MT401 N/A |
![]() FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
![]() BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT56 6 bolt, 180mm front / 160mm rear |
![]() REAR DERAILLEURShimano Deore M5120 Shadow plus, long cage, 10 speed |
![]() 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, 720mm wide S, 740mm wide M/ L/XL |
![]() Rapidfire plus, 10 speed |
![]() 3D forged, - 7° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm |
![]() CASSETTESunrace CSMS2 11t-46t, 10 speed |
![]() Sealed bearings, OD46 41.8/28.6 – 52/40 |
![]() 10 speed |
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![]() TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted |
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![]() TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted |
![]() 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset |
![]() 32h, 6 bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm thru axle |
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Geometry & Sizing
Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
Rec Rider Height (Imperial) | 5' 2" - 5' 7" | 5' 7" - 5' 11" | 5' 11" - 6' 3" | 6' 3" - 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 | 390mm | 440mm | 480mm | 530mm |
(C) Effective Top Tube Length | 590mm | 610mm | 630mm | 650mm |
(M) Reach | 400mm | 420mm | 435mm | 453mm |
(B) Stack | 621mm | 621mm | 635mm | 644mm |
(K) Chainstay Length | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
(F) Headtube length | 95mm | 100mm | 115mm | 125mm |
(I) Headtube Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
(J) Seat Tube Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 65mm | 60mm | 60mm | 60mm |
(E) Wheelbase | 1121.7mm | 1144.5mm | 1161.1mm | 1187.2mm |
Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm | 31.6mm |
Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA | 73mm BSA | 73mm BSA | 73mm BSA |
Headset | ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 | ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 | ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 | ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 |
Front Mech | 34.9mm Band type | 34.9mm Band type | 34.9mm Band type | 34.9mm Band type |
Rear Axle | 12mm x 148mm E Thru | 12mm x 148mm E Thru | 12mm x 148mm E Thru | 12mm x 148mm E Thru |
Help
- FAQs
- 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.