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Escarpe 290 2014
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Weight | 31.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Jun 2015
2015 Vitus Escarpe Pro Tested a Mountain Biking video by jonesdirt Vitus Escarpe Pro The 135mm Vitus Escarpe proves difficult to fault but will riders go for the longer travel bike from the brand from Belfast? Shape and Purpose It’s a difficult one, do you go for the 135mm Escarpe or the Sommet, longer travel […]
Feb 2015 · Trev Worsey
Vitus is part of the modern era of direct sales bike companies, where the manufacturer cuts out the ‘middle man’ to provide a cheaper product. Direct sales is certainly a controversial subject depending on who you are talking to, however we believe that value for money helps more people into the sport which can only […]
Oct 2014 · Seb Rogers
Long travel with big wheels might seem like a good idea, but fork flex spoils the Escarpe 290’s ride
Aug 2014 · Alan Muldoon
Another cracking bargain from direct-sales brand, Vitus
Great geometry and killer spec
Sketchy Conti tyres
| Frame | Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium Frame, with Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 120mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Silver TK, 29 Solo Air, Tapered Alloy Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 140mm Travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT, 190mm x 51mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo (BSA) |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero Stack, (No.57), 1.1/8” - 1.5” |
| Stem | Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 7 Degree Rise, 60mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Vitus Flat Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 740mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | Vitus Alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M675, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M616 |
| Crank | FSA Comet MegaExo, 170mm, 38t x 24t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M670, Rapid Fire Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano, 11t-36t, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano SLX BR-M675 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors, Rear: Shimano SLX BR-M675 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Easton EA70 XL Disc 29” |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Easton XR - 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Easton XR - 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | Continental X-King, 29” x 2.4” Front/29” x 2.2” Rear |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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