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2012 Vitus

ESCARPE 1 2012

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Weight27.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels26″
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
nimblestable
ESCARPE 1 2012
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

ESCARPE 1 2012

27 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Tested: Vitus Escarpe 1 £1,750 - MBR

Jun 2012 · Jamie Darlow

Vitus's brand new Escarpe 1 trail bike proves great value and even greater fun.

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BikeRadar
Vitus Escarpe 1 – First ride review

Apr 2012 · Guy Kesteven

An impressively well balanced and versatile trail bike, with no weak links at a remarkable price

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Hydroformed Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear

Fork

Revelation RL DualAir, 140mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT

Headset

FSA

Stem

Truvativ Stylo T30

Handlebar

Truvativ Stylo T30, 700mm 30mm Rise

Saddle

X-Lite

Seatpost

Truvativ Stylo T30

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9

Front Derailleur

SRAM X9

Crank

SRAM S1400 GXP, 39/26 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X9

Cassette

SRAM PG-1050, 11-36t 10-Speed

Chain

SRAM PC-1031, 10-Speed

Brakes

Front: Avid Elixir3 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm, Rear: Avid Elixir3 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Front Hub

Fulcrum Red Power XL Disc, 15mm Thru Axle

Rear Hub

Fulcrum Red Power XL Disc, 12mm Thru Axle

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26”x2.25”

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