0
Vitus RAPIDE 29 VR Review

Vitus RAPIDE 29 VR Review

Vitus RAPIDE 29 VR Review

Price: 1599 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • coherent overall package
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • good fork provides good value for money
  • a lesser groupset
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 VR ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 2000 €) ⬤.

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 1599 €.

relevant competitor bikes
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
-
-
S
M
L
XL
-
Wheelsize
-
-
29
29
29
29
-
Stack
-
-
617,4
626,8
636,1
645,5
-
Reach
-
-
395,3
402,4
419,4
436,5
-
Top Tube Length
-
-
590
600
620
640
-
Seat Tube Length
-
-
395
445
483
533
-
Seat Tube Angle
-
-
72,5
72,5
72,5
72,5
-
Head Tube Length
-
-
105
115
125
135
-
Head Tube Angle
-
-
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
-
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
-
60
60
60
60
-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
-
-
440
440
440
440
-
Wheelbase
-
-
1095
1105
1126
1146
-
Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Rapide (Alu)
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork 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
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x11
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M510011 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M5100 11 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
  • Crank Shimano Deore M5100 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, S: 170mm Crank Length M/L/XL: 175mm Crank Length
  • Cassette Shimano Deore M5100 11 Speed, 11-51T Range
  • Chain KMC X1111 Speed, 116 Links
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore M6100 or SRAM DB8 Post Mount, Shimano: Two Piston Calipers, SRAM: Four Piston Calipers
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs29" Wheelset, 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing
  • Front Hub Vitus KT DHF11232H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
  • Rear Hub Vitus KT H5ER-SH 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 VitusBlack, Steel Rails
  • Seat Post Vitus 6061 Alloy31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long
  • Stem Vitus 6061 AlloyReach - S: 70mm, M:80mm, L:90mm, XL: 100mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, -7° Rise
  • Handle Bar Vitus 6061 Alloy5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M/ L/XL: 740mm wide
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set Acros AiX-322 R3IS41.8mm/28.6mm upper & ZS52mm/40mm lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube

best alternatives

show all

Expirience with the Vitus RAPIDE 29 VR

Ludwig Döhl The RAPIDE 29 VR was designed for use in on sporty excursions. And that's exactly where it shines. The handling of this bike remains balanced thanks to a moderate geometry. The relatively high front allows you to sit upright in the saddle. In the price range under 2000 Euro, other manufacturers tend to install higher quality shifting systems. Another strong argument needs to be mentioned: the coherent geometry and the grippy tires will make you smile all the way to the bottom of the descent.

mostly compare

Vitus RAPIDE 29 VR vs Radon JEALOUS AL 8.0 HD

View comparisson

Which bike suits me and my needs?

Fox is working on a new 34er fork

Trek Procaliber 9.8 in review

Is the new Specialized Epic 2023 still a full suspension bike?

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.

ride better bikes NEWSLETTER

* indicates required