Vitus Rapide 29: An XC racing thoroughbred
Brands’ descriptions of cross-country hardtail mountain bikes are typically littered with overstatement; chock-full of words like “rocket ship,” “course-crusher” and “game-changer.” Yawn.
The Vitus Rapide 29 does all the talking on the trail. On demanding tracks, marathon days and in the closing laps of a frenetic XC race, its unbridled speed and confident handling simply speaks for itself. It’s a go-fast machine that smokes climbs and is a formidable descender, plenty capable of handling the demands of today’s more technical XC courses.
Its lightweight aluminum frame converts effort to power instantly, making for a wonderfully responsive ride that gets up and goes when you push on the cranks. Out front is a RockShox Recon Silver RL fork with 100mm of travel and a remote lockout to maximize efficiency. Rounding out the build is the workhorse Shimano Deore 10-speed groupset and dual-piston hydraulic brakes.
The Rapide 29 is a bike built on the tenets of speed, efficiency and control — a race-proven carbon hardtail that makes the most of your effort and delivers a healthy dose of fun.
It’s up for the challenge if you are.
The Rapide 29 component details
- RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, 100mm of travel
- Shimano Deore 1-speed speed drivetrain
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless-ready WTB ST i25 wheelset with tubeless tape applied
- Fast-rolling Schwalbe Racing Ray & Racing Ralph tires
Key Features
Fast, Fun, Cross Country HardtailModern XC geometry for fast, responsive handling |
Frame Material6061-T6 aluminum alloy |
Suspension Travel100mm fork |
Wheel Size29" |
Available SizeS, M, L, XL |
ColorVelocity Blue - Black |
Weight:Medium: 24.7 lbs (tubeless setup) |
Specifications
 Rapide 29View$1,199.00
|  Rapide 29 VRView$1,799.00
|  Rapide 29 CRSView$2,599.00
|  Rapide 29 CRXView$3,399.00
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| Frame | Rapide 6061-T6 Aluminium | Rapide 6061-T6 Aluminium | Rapide Superlight Carbon | Rapide Superlight Carbon | Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL 29”, 100mm travel, Remote Lockout, Solo Air, Motion Control Damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 51mm Offset | 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 | RockShox 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 | RockShox SID SL Ultimate 29”, 100mm travel, Remote Lockout, DebonAir, Charger Race Day Damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm Offset | Shock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Brakes | Shimano MT400 or Clarks M4, Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Caliper, Clarks: Four Piston Caliper | Shimano Deore M6100 or SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Calipers, SRAM: Four Piston Calipers | Shimano Deore M6100 or SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Calipers, SRAM: Four Piston Calipers | Shimano XT M8100, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper, Resin Pads | Front Wheel | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 rims on WTB ProTerra hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 rims on WTB ProTerra hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | Rear Wheel | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 rims on WTB ProTerra hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 rims on WTB ProTerra hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready | Front Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Rear Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Maxxis Ardent Race, 29" x 2.25", EXO casing | Crankset | Shimano Deore M5100, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length | Shimano Deore M5100, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length | Shimano MT501, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length | Shimano XT M8100, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length | Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100, 10 Speed, Rapidfire Plus | Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Rapidfire Plus | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus | Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus | Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120, 10 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage | Shimano M5100, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage | Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage | Chain | KMC X10, 10 Speed, 112 Links | KMC X11, 11 Speed, 116 Links | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 114 Links | Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, 114 Links | Cassette | Sunrace CSMS2, 10 Speed, 11-46T Range | Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, 11-51T Range | Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range | Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range | Brake Rotors | Shimano RT56 or Clarks M4, 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment | Shimano RT56 or SRAM CenterLine, 180mm Front & 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment | Shimano RT56 or SRAM CenterLine, 180mm Front & 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment | Shimano RT76, 180mm Front & 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment | Handlebar | Vitus 6061 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide | Vitus 6061 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide | Vitus 6061 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide | Ritchey WCS Flat Bar, 6061 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M, L & XL: 740mm wide | Stem | Vitus 6061 Alloy, Reach - S: 70mm, M: 80mm, L: 90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, -7° Rise | Vitus 6061 Alloy, Reach - S: 70mm, M: 80mm, L: 90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, -7° Rise | Vitus 6061 Alloy, Reach - S: 70mm, M: 80mm, L: 90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, -7° Rise | Ritchey WCS C220 84D, Forged 2014 Alloy, Reach - S: 70mm, M:80mm, L:90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, +/-6° Rise | Saddle | Vitus, Black, Steel Rails | Vitus, Black, Steel Rails | WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide, Black, CrMo Rails | WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide, Black, CrMo Rails | Seatpost | Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter, 400mm Long | Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter, 400mm Long | Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter, 400mm Long | Ritchey WCS Zero, 3D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm | Seat Clamp | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Headset | Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube | Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube | Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube | Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube | Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell | Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell | Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell | Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell | Grips | Vitus Lock On | Vitus Lock On | Vitus Lock On | Vitus Lock On | Weight: (Size Medium) | 26.2 lbs | 26 lbs | 22.3 lbs | 23.2 lbs |
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