Vitus Launches 2019 Mountain Bike Range

Hot off the press:

"For 2019 we are delighted to be launching the best looking and best-performing bikes we have ever made. Countless hours of testing and refining have delivered the best performing suspension and component specifications to date, all wrapped in confident colour ways and designs. The result; honest, performance-driven rider focused bikes, the Vitus way of doing things." – John Thompson – Vitus Bikes MTB Product Manager

Nucleus – From £499.99

Welcome to the Nucleus, MBR magazine £500 hardtail of the year three years running. Don’t be fooled by the price, the Nucleus isn’t your run of the mill entry-level mountain bike. It’s the foundation of the Vitus mountain bike range, with aggressive geometry designed to get you hooked.

• Alloy frame with modern geometry – (long, slack, low)
• 120mm fork (27) / 100mm fork (29)
• Increased standover clearance
• ISCG 05 chain guide mounts
• Internal dropper post cable routing
• Large volume tyres on 29mm inner width rims

Sentier – From £849.99 

Playful. Capable. Nimble. Aggressive. Confidence inspiring. Just some of the words from satisfied test pilots that have had the joy of experiencing our award winning Sentier hardtail. With a long, slack and low modern geometry the Sentier is ready to be ridden harder and faster than ever before. It’s a bike you can push to the limit, whatever your skill level.

• Alloy frame with modern geometry (long, slack, low)
• 140mm fork (27) / 130mm fork (29)
• Tyre clearance for up to 2.8″ tyres/PLUS compatible on 27.5inch frame
• ISCG 05 chain guide mounts
• Internal dropper post routing
• BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
• Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included

Rapide – From £899.99

New for 2019 the Rapide takes all the great characteristics from its carbon big brother. It’s fast, it’s fun and will put a smile on your face. The alloy boost frameset features tried and tested geometry to allow you to reach your true potential.

• 6061-T6 Modern Alloy BOOST Frameset
• 29” wheels
• Rockshox 100mm fork inc Lockout
• Maxxis 3C Tyres
• Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included

Rapide Carbon – From £1799.99

Ready to race the Rapide Carbon is a dedicated race proven machine aimed at riders looking to reach the podium or the most efficient bike on that all-day adventure. The Ultra-Light T700 HM-UD carbon frame features modern geometry and impeccable handling characteristics optimised for 29” wheels. The Rapide Carbon was born fast

• Ultra-Light HM-UD Full Carbon Frame
• SRAM 1 x 12 groupsets
• 29” wheels
• Rockshox 100mm fork inc Lockout
• Maxxis 3C Tyres
• Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included

Escarpe – From £1599.99

From pushing the limits at your local trail centre to all day epics behind bars, the Escarpe combines the perfect balance of fun and efficiency. With 140mm travel the Escarpe makes the perfect trail bike, holding its own when the going gets rough thanks to its modern geometry. The Escarpe doesn’t believe in one size fits all, that’s why we offer you the choice. 27.5” or 29”. There’s an Escarpe for the way you ride.

• 6061-T6 alloy frame with modern aggressive geometry (long, slack, low)
• 140mm suspension travel
• ISCG 05 chainguide mounts
• Internal dropper post on all models
• BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
• Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount
• Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included

Sommet – From £1699.99

The Sommet, much like it’s Carbon brother is everything you need in an enduro bike at a more accessible price. It’s confidence inspiring and handles technical downhills with ease thanks to its modern aggressive geometry. If you’re aiming for the enduro podium or want to push your riding to the limits on your favourite trail, the Sommet is with you all the way.

• Modern alloy frame with advanced geometry – (long, slack, low)
• 170mm fork travel, 160mm rear travel
• Tyre clearance for up to 2.6″ tyres
• 200mm front 180mm rear brake disc
• ISCG 05 chainguide mounts
• Internal dropper post on all models
• BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
• Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount 

Sommet Carbon – From £2999.99

The Sommet Carbon is the choice of 4-time Red Bull Fox Hunt winner Colin Ross, it’s a confidence inspiring 160mm enduro bike. The Sommet handles technical downhills with ease, thanks to the modern aggressive geometry. Take your riding to the limits on your favourite trail or reach for the podium at your local enduro, the Sommet is with you all the way.

• Modern carbon frame with advanced geometry – (long, slack, low)
• 170mm fork travel, 160mm rear travel
• Tyre clearance for up to 2.6″ tyres
• 200mm front 180mm rear brake disc
• ISCG 05 chain guide mounts
• Internal dropper post routing
• BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
• Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount

Vitus Bikes are available exclusively on Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle.