Vitus RAPIDE 29 CRX Review

Vitus RAPIDE 29 CRX Review

Vitus RAPIDE 29 CRX Review

Price: 2899 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • better shifting than the direct competition
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Vitus RAPIDE 29 CRX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 3000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 2899 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
617,4
626,8
636,1
645,5
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Reach
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395,3
402,4
419,4
436,5
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Top Tube Length
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590
600
620
640
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Seat Tube Length
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-
395
445
483
533
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
72,5
72,5
72,5
72,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
105
115
125
135
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
60
60
60
60
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
440
440
440
440
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Wheelbase
-
-
1095
1105
1126
1146
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Rapide
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork 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
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT M810012 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
  • Crank Shimano XT M8100 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length
  • Cassette Shimano XT M8100 12 Speed, 10-51T Range
  • Chain Shimano XT M810012 Speed, 114 Links
  • Brake Set Shimano XT M8100 Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper, Resin Pads
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 rims on WTB ProTerra hubs29" Wheelset, 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing
  • Front Hub WTB ProTerra32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
  • Rear Hub WTB ProTerra 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ardent Race 29” x 2.25”, EXO Casing
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ardent Race 29” x 2.25”, EXO Casing
  • Saddle WTB SL8 Comp142mm wide, Black, CrMo Rails
  • Seat Post Ritchey WCS Zero3D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm
  • Stem Ritchey WCS C220 84DForged 2014 Alloy, Reach - S: 70mm, M:80mm, L:90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, +/-6° Rise
  • Handle Bar Ritchey WCS Flat Bar6061 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set Acros AZX-212-CO R5ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube

Expirience with the Vitus RAPIDE 29 CRX

Ludwig Döhl Do you want to ride your bike in light terrain? So does the Vitus Hardtail. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the Racebike of Vitus is a very balanced customer. The upright seating position gives the Vitus Hardtail a comfortable character. The Vitus Racebike has still a ace up its sleeve. When it goes down the hill, the absolutely coherent geometry always makes you want to come back for more.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.