Vitus Rapide 29 CRX Mountain Bike (2022)

Fast, agile and efficient, the Vitus Rapide 29 CRX Mountain Bike is engineered and equipped to perform at cross country (XC) race-level with its full-carbon frame, RockShox SID SL Ultimate suspension forks and a Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed groupset.

The Rapide 29 CRX features an ultra-efficient components package that includes Shimano XT 12-Speed gears and hydraulic disc brakes, plus terrain-smoothing RockShox SID SL Ultimate suspension forks.

Cross Country (XC) hardtail descriptions are typically littered with overstatement; 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 CRX 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 Ultimate forks can be instantly locked out with the OneLoc remote so that you can carry speed up and over climbs and a full Shimano XT groupset is a knowing sign that this bike is tuned to race. 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-round edge and you need a bike that can rail the racing line. And that’s what makes it fun, right? Racing on a bike that feels fast and delivers for you as a rider.

The Rapide CRX will instill 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 Ultimate forks
Shimano XT 1x12 speed drivetrain
Shimano XT 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 Ultimate 29”, 100mm travel, remote rockout, DebonAir, Charger Race Day 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: Ritchey WCS flat bar, 6061 alloy, 5mm rise,  9° back sweep, 720mm wide S/M, 740mm wide L/XL 
Stem: Ritchey WCS C220 84D, Forged 2014 alloy, +/- 6° rise, reach – S -70mm/M-80mm/L -90mm/XL-100mm 
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 XT M8100
Crankset: Shimano XT M8100, 30T, S 170mm/M,L,XL 175mm 
Bottom Bracket: Prestine PF
Front Brake Set: Shimano XT M8100
Rear Brake Set: Shimano XT M8100
Brake Rotors: Shimano RT76 - 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100 Shadow plus, long cage, 12-Speed 
Rear Shifter: Shimano XT M8100 Rapidfire plus, 12-Speed
Cassette: Shimano XT M8100 11t-51T, 12-Speed
Saddle: WTB SL8 Comp, 142mm wide
Seat Post: Ritchey WCS Zero 3D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm
Seat Screw: Vitus bolt, 34.9mm
Weight: Medium: 9.8kg (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.