Vitus Mythique: suspension setup & specs
The Vitus Mythique is a trail bike with 130–140 mm of fork travel and 130–140 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Vitus Mythique →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mythique | RockShox Reckon Silver RL (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select | 185x55 | 140 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VR | X-Fusion RC32 Boost (130 mm) | X-Fusion O2 Pro R | 185x50 | 130 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VRS | RockShox 35 Silver TK (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | 185x55 | 140 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VRX | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | 185x55 | 140 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 29 AMP | RockShox Pike Select RC (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | 185x55 | 140 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 29 VRS | RockShox 35 Silver TK (140 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | 185x55 | 140 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Vitus Mythique is right where the “trail bike” category usually is: 130–140 mm up front against a median of 140 mm from 44 bikes. On travel, it slots in between the Vitus Sentier and the Vitus Escarpe in the Vitus range. The frame is made of aluminium.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from Marzocchi, RockShox and X-Fusion. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Reckon Silver RL to the RockShox Pike Select RC. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Reckon Silver RL): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on Marzocchi and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (RockShox Deluxe Select): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
Target SAG for the Vitus Mythique
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Vitus specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
140 mm fork, 55.0 mm shock stroke (Mythique, 27 VRS, 27 VRX, 29 AMP, 29 VRS)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm | 24 % = 13.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm | 28 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm | 30 % = 16.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm | 27 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
130 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (27 VR)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 22 mm | 24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 26 mm | 28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 29 mm | 30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 26 mm | 27 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.30″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Maxxis High Roller II / Maxxis High Roller II; Maxxis Minion DHF / Maxxis Forekaster; Schwalbe Magic Mary / Schwalbe Hans Dampf.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.53 bar (22 psi) | 1.73 bar (25 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.65 bar (24 psi) | 1.85 bar (27 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.77 bar (26 psi) | 1.97 bar (29 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.89 bar (27 psi) | 2.09 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 2.01 bar (29 psi) | 2.21 bar (32 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.13 bar (31 psi) | 2.33 bar (34 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.25 bar (33 psi) | 2.45 bar (36 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.