Ready for fast XC races and exploring well off the beaten track, the Vitus Rapide 29 VR Mountain Bike is fast, super agile and responsive. Its light alloy frame is enhanced with Shimano Deore 1x11 gearing and RockShox Reba forks.

Fast and Agile Cross Country Hardtail MTB

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

RockShox Suspension and Shimano Deore 11-Speed Drivetrain

With the superb 110mm RockShox Reba forks with OneLoc remote to lockout suspension on the fly, this hardtail cross country bike gives you maximum speed on the climbs. Shimano's high performance 1x11 Deore wide-range drivetrain ensures you have enough gears for even the steepest climbs. Shimano's M6100 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 the confidence-inspiring Rapide VR.

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.

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.