Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals

2012 Vitus

Escarpe 2 2012

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Compare the full range

Weight29.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140mm rear
ForkRockShox Sektor
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels26″
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetX7, SLX
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
Learn about Vitus
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes
Top Comparison
Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Escarpe 2 2012
Other Trail bikes
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)

31 mph

Escarpe 2 2012

26 mph

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Escarpe 2 review

Oct 2012 · Oli Woodman

The four-bar rear suspension setup allows for good traction and decent control, but the damping from the RockShox Monarch RT shock lacks a bit of small bump sensitivity.

Read Review

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.

Read Review

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Hydroformed Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 140mm Travel

Fork

RockShox Sektor R SoloAir, 140mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT

Travel140mm

Headset

FSA

Stem

Truvativ Stylo T20

Handlebar

Truvativ Stylo T30, 680mm 30mm Rise

Saddle

X-Lite

Seatpost

Vitus Alloy

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X5

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Crank

Truvativ Firex 3.0, 44/32/22 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X7

Cassette

SRAM PG-950, 11-32t 9-Speed

Chain

KMC Z-99, 9-Speed

Brakes

Front: Avid Elixir1 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm, Rear: Avid Elixir1 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Front Hub

Formula Disc, 15mm Thru Axle

Rear Hub

Formula Disc, 12mm Thru Axle

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic 26”x2.25”

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

First added October 6

Last updated October 6

Not listed for 2,792 days