Vitus Rapide FS CRS Mountain Bike

Perfect for taking on cross country (XC) marathon races, the Rapide FS CRS model brings you the agile, fast and comfortable control you need for tough, long distance rides. Its full carbon fibre frame is complemented by a top-performing components package that includes RockShox SID SL Select / SIDLuxe Select+ suspension, Shimano SLX 12-Speed gears, disc brakes and DT Swiss X 1900 Spline wheels.

There’s no shying away from the intensity of cross country (XC) racing and the Vitus Rapide FS CRS mountain bike is well equipped for the challenges set by modern course designers.

A bike ready to take on ever more intimidating features, steeper descents and punchier climbs, as the world of XC continues to push boundaries and demand more from both bike and rider. Whether you are stamping on the pedals from the front of the grid or jostling in the pack, the precise handling and acceleration of the Rapide FS bring poise to the breathless blur of fast racing, from start gun to finish tape.

XC is no longer simply cyclocross with the volume turned up. With downhill lines and rock gardens more akin to Enduro and route profiles so toothy that you’ll feel a pang of lactic burn simply looking at the course map, the Rapide FS packages up razor-sharp efficiency and trail-capability in an impressively lightweight full-suspension carbon build. Using the same four-bar suspension as the rest of the Vitus mountain bike range ensures proven control over pedal bob, comfort and consistent performance under braking.

Whether charging up climbs or coming in hot to tight corners, the handling is reassuringly predictable. The frame is dressed for racing, be that XC, marathon, 12-hour or an all-out 24-hour challenge, with a full Shimano Deore groupset, Rockshox SID SL Select fork, SIDLuxe Select rear shock and DT Swiss 29” wheelset. No weak links here.

Buzzing laps on dreamy dusty days or teetering through the slop of mid-winter, XC racing is a love affair. A discipline with high demands and high reward, and the satisfying hum of a good race in the legs that just keeps us coming back for more. Each course offers a unique personality and a different challenge, and yet regardless of the conditions or the obstacles along the trail, the Rapide FS brings unwavering confidence.

Please Note: Due to volatility in the bicycle supply chain we may slightly alter the specification of the component parts supplied with this bicycle. Where this happens we have listed the alternate product in the specification table and have ensured that this is of either equivalent or superior specification to the stock component.

Key Features:

UD Carbon full suspension frame designed for XC/Marathon racing
Rockshox SID SL Select & SIDLuxe Select+ suspension with remote lockouts
Reliable Shimano SLX 12 speed drivetrain
Shimano Deore or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc brakes
DT Swiss X 1900 Spline wheelset
Fast-rolling Maxxis Rekon Race tyres

Features:

Frame: Rapide FS UD Carbon full suspension frame, Post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148x12mm 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 – 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm Offset
Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, remote lockout, trunnion mount, DebonAir, 165x40mm
Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5, IS41.8/28.6 upper & IS52/40 lower
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: DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, 29″, 25mm inner rim width, Presta valve, tubeless ready rim tape installed
Rear Rim: DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, 29″, 25mm inner rim width, Presta valve, tubeless ready rim tape installed
Front Hub: DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, 6-bolt disc fitment, 110x15mm
Rear Hub: DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, 6-bolt disc fitment, 148x12mm
Front Tyre: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29″ x 2.25″, EXO casing
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29″ x 2.25″, EXO casing
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Speed, 114 links
Crankset: Shimano MT501, 30T Narrow Wide chainring, S: 170mm crank length M/L/XL: 175mm crank length
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52, BSA threaded
Front Brake Set: Shimano Deore M6100, Post Mount, two piston caliper, resin pads or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Set: Shimano Deore M6100, Post Mount, two piston caliper, resin pads or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc
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: Vitus, black, Steel rails
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long
Seat Screw: Vitus bolt, 34.9mm
Weight: Medium: 11.7kg (tubeless setup)

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

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