Trek Boone 5 vs Vitus Venon EVO-GR Rival
Both are close enough that people cross-shop them at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Vitus Venon EVO-GR Rival comes out ahead (71% against 69%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Tyre clearance
- The Vitus Venon EVO-GR Rival takes 45mm tyres against 38mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Mudguards
- Only the Vitus Venon EVO-GR Rival takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.
Side by side
| Spec | Boone 5 | Venon EVO-GR Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,000 | £3,000 |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | SRAM Apex XPLR 1x12 mechanical | SRAM Rival 1 11-speed mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.50 | 1.48 |
| Tyre clearance | 38 mm | 45 mm |
| Lowest gear | 25 in | 26 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | Yes |
| Comfort | 63 | 71 |
| Speed | 55 | 46 |
| Climbing | 72 | 69 |
| Value | 19 | 19 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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