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Leading the Vitus hardtail field for 2012 is the Rapide 1, featuring our custom-moulded high-modulus monocoque UD carbon frame. For all out XC racers and marathon events.
With its natural habitat between the starting tape and the finish line. The Rapide 1 is the perfect partner for riders who revel in hunting down the competition without hesitation or mercy.
Rapide 1. Bred for glory.
Rapide 1 2012
Leading the Vitus hardtail field for 2012 is the Rapide 1, featuring our custom-moulded high-modulus UD monocoque carbon frame. For all out XC racers and marathon events.
With its natural habitat between the starting tape and the finish line. The Rapide 1 is the perfect partner for riders who revel in hunting down the competition without hesitation or mercy.
Rapide 1. Bred for glory.
Custom-Moulded High-Modulus UD Carbon Frame – 1.4kg Frame Weight
Our custom-moulded high-modulus monocoque carbon frame offers lightweight performance and a responsive ride whilst exceeding CE EN14766 safety standards. Featuring an oversized headtube and bottom bracket for unsurpassed stiffness and transfer of power with replaceable dropouts as standard.
The Rockshox SID RL DualAir fork features a 15m Maxle Lite thru-axle for ultimate stiffness and flawless tracking through corners. With 100mm of silky smooth travel and a lock-out mode for climbing; the Vitus Rapide 1 is ready for World Cup domination, are you?
SRAM Groupset
A SRAM X0/X9 groupset featuring a 2x10 transmission combines lightweight performance with a full complement of gears for XC race duties. SRAM X0 is the pinnacle of high performance shifting and will perform flawlessly in even the most testing conditions! Avid Elixir 7 Carbon hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors provide powerful braking in all conditions ensuring maximum confidence and control.
Fulcrum Red Power XL Wheelset & Schwalbe Tyres
An upgraded Fulcrum Red Power XL wheelset features a new milled rim to shave off over 200 grams in rotational weight to provide maximum acceleration in a lightweight package with the ability to handle the rigours of World Cup level XC racing. Schwalbe Nobby Nic tyres provide low rolling resistance and bags of traction for predictable trail handling in any conditions.
FRAMESET |
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Frame | Custom-Moulded High-Modulus UD Carbon – 1.4kg Frame Weight |
Frame Certification | CE EN14766 |
Size | 17",19", 21" |
Forks | RockShox SID RL DualAir 100mm 15mm Maxle Lite |
WHEELS |
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Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Power XL |
Hubs | Fulcrum Red Power XL Disc 6-Bolt 15mm Thru Front/QR-Rear |
Tyres | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 26”x2.25” |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Brakes | Avid Elixir7 Carbon Hydraulic Disc 160mm Rotor |
Chainset | SRAM X0 GXP 2.2 42/28 175mm |
Chain | SRAM PC-1031 10-Speed |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1050 11-36t 10-Speed |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 |
Front Derailleur | SRAM X0 |
Shifters | SRAM X9 |
COMPONENTS |
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Handlebars | FSA V-Drive Flat Bar 670mm |
Stem | FSA OS-190 |
Grips | Vitus Lock On |
Headset | FSA |
Saddle | X-Lite |
Seatpost | Vitus Alloy |
WEIGHT | 10.3kg (19”) |
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