The new Vitus Mythique trail bike promises to perform better than ever with re-engineered geometry and a trunnion-mounted rear shock.
Four models will be available. The entry-level VR has 130mm of travel front and rear, while the VRS, VRX and AMP feature 140mm. 29-inch and 27.5-inch wheel size options are available on all models except the AMP, which is only available with 29-inch mountain bike wheels.
Vitus says the Mythique is no longer a “starter bike,” and says it’s now a bike with broader appeal to meet the needs of more experienced riders.
The new Mythique presents good value for money on paper. We were very impressed with the previous model, with a version of it in our roundup of the best mountain bikes under £2000/$2500.
Geometry updates
The new Mythique sees many updates over the previous model, with cleaner lines paired with modern geometry.
In Vitus’ ability quest, he slackened the Mythic’s head angle by 0.5 degrees. This means that the 130mm travel version of the bike will now have a 66 degree head angle compared to 66.5 degrees on the previous model. The same goes for the 140mm bike, with the head tube angle now at 65.5 degrees from the previous 66 degrees.
Vitus says this provides more downhill control, which builds confidence in steeper, more technical terrain.
The effective seat tube angle is now steeper than the previous model with a 1 degree increase on the 130mm bike, from 76.7 degrees to 77.7 degrees. The 140mm bike now sits at 77.3 degrees, down from 76.1 degrees previously.
Vitus says this balances the increased head angle and positions you farther out on the bottom bracket for more efficient climbing.
Suspension details
The Mythique uses a Horst-link – a widely adopted suspension system that remains active under braking and supportive from mid-stroke to the end of its stroke.
Vitus claims the updated system has an anti-climb figure about 5% better than the previous platform, resulting in a more balanced and less tangent ride.
The new bike now uses a 185mm x 55mm trunnion shock, which Vitus claims has increased the leverage ratio, although the progression remains at 22%.
Framework improvements
The brand claims that all frame sizes will accommodate a full dropper post insertion, allowing more movement in the rear of the bike without the saddle getting in the way.
With their target customers in mind, Vitus decided to use commonly available 44mm upper and 56mm lower headset bearings.
The Mystique will also use SRAM’s UDH, which means it should be much easier to locate a replacement derailleur hanger since UHD is available at most bike shops.
Mythic Vine specs and price
Mythique VR is the entry-level model. This 130mm travel bike rolls on a set of X-Fusion RC32 forks and an X-Fusion O2 Pro R shock.
The VRS, VRX and AMP all have 140mm of travel, with the top-end AMP featuring a RockShox Pike fork.
All model variants will come in either 27.5-inch or 29-inch options except the AMP which is only 29-inch. No mules to be found here.
Vitus Mythical VR
- Fork: X-Fusion RC32
- Shock: X-Fusion O2 Pro R
- Transmission: Shimano Deore
- Brakes: Shimano MT401
- Wheels: WTB ST i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller II
- Price: £1,599.99 / $1,699 / €1,799.99
VRS Mythical Vitus
- Fork: RockShox 35 Silver TK
- Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R
- Transmission: Shimano Deore
- Brakes: Shimano MT401
- Wheels: WTB ST i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller II
- Price: £1,899.99 / $1,999 / €2,199.99
Vitus Mythical VRX
- Fork: Bomber Marzocchi Z2
- Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R
- Transmission: Shimano SLX / Deore
- Brakes: Shimano MT501
- Wheels: WTB ST Light i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller II
- Price: £2,099.99 / $2,299 / €2,399.99
Mythical Vine 29 AMP
- Fork: RockShox Pike Select RC
- Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R
- Transmission: Shimano XT / SLX
- Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100
- Wheels: WTB KOM Trail i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller II
- Price: £2,399.99 / $2,599 / €2,799.99
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