There’s no shying away from the intensity of XC racing and the Vitus Rapide FS CRX 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 wireless electronic SRAM GX Transmission groupset, Rockshox SID SL Ultimate fork, SIDLuxe Select rear shock and Reynolds 29” carbon 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.

UD Carbon full suspension frame designed for XC/Marathon racing

Rockshox SID SL Ultimate & SIDLuxe Select suspension with remote lockouts

Wireless electronic SRAM GX T-Type 12 speed drivetrain

Hayes Dominion A2 hydraulic disc brakes

Lightweight Reynolds TR 309/289 XC carbon wheelset

Fast-rolling Maxxis Rekon Race tyres

Ultimate Race Ready Downhill Bike

Lightweight carbon full suspension frame with fast, responsive, efficient handling

Frame Material

UD Carbon Fibre

Suspension Travel (MTB Only)

100mm Front & Rear

Wheel Size

29"

Available Size

S, M, L, XL

Colour

Cool Grey

Weight:

Medium: 10.9kg (tubeless setup)

Specifications

FRAMERapide FS UD Carbon Full Suspension Frame Post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 181mm Length, 20mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch	REAR HUB Reynolds TR MTN XD Freehub, 3 pawl with 10 degree engagement, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
FORKSRockShox 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	WHEELSETReynolds TR 309/289 XC Carbon Wheelset 29", 30mm Inner Rim Width, Presta Valve, XD Freehub, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
SHOCKRockShox SIDLuxe Select Remote Lockout, trunnion mount, DebonAir, 165mm x 40mm	FRONT TYREMaxxis Rekon Race 29" x 2.25", EXO casing
CHAINSETSRAM GX Eagle T-Type 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, Crank Length: S: 170mm, M, L & XL: 175mm	REAR TYREMaxxis Rekon Race 29" x 2.25", EXO casing
BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM DUB BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell	BRAKESHayes Dominion A2 Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A	BRAKE ROTORSHayes D-Series 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM GX Eagle T-Type AXS 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic, Long Cage	HANDLEBARSRitchey MTN WCS 2X Trail Flat Bar 7050 Alloy, 5mm rise, 9° back sweep, S: 720mm wide, M: 740mm, L & XL: 760mm wide
SHIFTERSSRAM AXS Pod Controller 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic, MMX Clamp	STEMRitchey WCS C220 84D Forged 2014 Alloy, Reach - S: 60mm, M:60mm, L:70mm, XL: 80mm, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, /-6° Rise
CASSETTESRAM GX Eagle T-Type 12 Speed, 10-52T Range	HEADSETAcros AiX-322 R3 IS41.8/28.6 upper & IS52/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
CHAINSRAM GX T-Type 12 Speed, 118 Links	GRIPSVitus Lock On N/A
FRONT RIMReynolds TR 309 XC Carbon 29", 25mm Inner Rim Width, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed	SADDLEWTB SL8 Comp 142mm wide, Black, CrMo Rails
REAR RIMReynolds TR 289 XC Carbon 29", 28mm Inner Rim Width, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed	SEATPOSTRitchey WCS Zero 3D forged 7050 alloy, zero offset, 31.6mm x 400mm
FRONT HUBReynolds TR MTN 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm	SEATCLAMPVitus 34.9mm Diameter