Vitus Rapide 29 CRS Mountain Bike (2022)

The Vitus Rapide 29 CRS Mountain Bike is a full-fledged cross country (XC) race bike with a full-carbon frame equipped with 100mm-travel RockShox SID suspension forks and a wide-ranging Shimano SLX 1x12-Speed groupset and hydraulic disc brakes.

The Rapide 29 CRS features RockShox SID SL Select forks, Shimano SLX 12 speed gears, plus powerful hydraulic disc brakes. It’s your ultimate hardtail cross country (XC) machine.

Cross Country (XC) hardtail descriptions are typically littered with overstatements; like Rocketship, course-crusher and game-changer. Yawn. There's no need to lay it on thick or exaggerate, just have fun and get the job done. The Vitus Rapide CRS Mountain Bike does all the talking for itself, on the flowing trails, the marathon days and in the frenetic cross country races.

The joy of this proven race-ready carbon hardtail is that it easily meets the demands of cross-country, with stiffness that converts power instantly into trail speed and obedient handling that gives you back precious seconds. Attack the climbs, attack out of corners and back yourself to attack off the front.

The lightweight carbon frame is equipped with components that are dialled for performance. Rockshox SID SL Select forks can be instantly locked out with the OneLoc remote so that you can carry speed up and over climbs. A 12-speed Shimano SLX groupset is a knowing sign that this bike is reliable no matter the race day conditions. If you want to go chasing for the front of the pack then this bike has the pedigree. But it’s pointless being able to smoke the climbs if the bike then lets you down in the descent because XC racing is about having the all-around edge and you need a bike that can rail the racing line. And that’s what makes it fun. Racing on a bike that feels fast and delivers for you as a rider.

The Rapide CRS will instil a high level of confidence in you, as when you need acceleration and traction, they are available and when you hit the technical stuff and the nervy descents the control and balance keep the handling honest. You’re less tense. Looser, fresher and less fatigued. It's a lightweight hardtail, yes, but the Rapide CRS brings both comfort and performance.

Key Features:

Superlight carbon fibre frame with fast, responsive handling and efficient climbing capabilities
RockShox Sid SL Select forks
Shimano SLX 1x12 speed drivetrain
Hydraulic disc brakes
Tubeless ready
WTB KOM Light i2 wheelset with tape already applied
Fast-rolling Schwalbe Racing Ray & Racing Ralph tyres

Features:

Frame: Rapide Superlight Carbon, internal cable routing, PF30 BB shell, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle 
Fork: RockShox SID SL Select RL 29”, 100mm travel, remote lockout, DebonAir, Charger RL damper, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110x15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset
Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5, Zero stack, sealed bearings, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, ZS44/28.6 – 56/40
Handlebar: Vitus 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
Grip(Tape): Vitus lock on
Front Rim: WTB KOM Light i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted
Rear Rim: WTB KOM Light i25, TCS 2.0, 29” 32h tubeless tape fitted
Front Hub: WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, 32h, 6-bolt, Boost 110x15mm thru axle 
Rear Hub: WTB ProTerra, EZO stainless radial bearings, ultra-quick 3.7-degree engagement, 32h, 6-bolt, Boost 148x12mm thru axle 
Front Tyre: Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO, Snakeskin, TLE, Addix speedgrip, 29” x 2.25”
Rear Tyre: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, Snakeskin, TLE Addix speed, 29” x 2.25”
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset: Shimano MT501, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket: Prestine PF
Front Brake Set: Shimano Deore M6100 or SRAM DB8 - Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Calipers, SRAM: Four Piston Calipers
Rear Brake Set: Shimano Deore M6100 or SRAM DB8 - Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Calipers, SRAM: Four Piston Calipers
Brake Rotors: Shimano RT56 or SRAM CenterLine - 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Rear Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100 Rapidfire plus, 12-Speed
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed, 10-51T Range
Saddle: WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long
Seat Screw: Vitus bolt, 34.9mm
Weight: Medium: 9.4kg (tubeless setup)

Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride

Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.

About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today. In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes. Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes. “Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine. Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.