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Escarpe 29 PRO
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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£3,299($4,425)| Weight | 29.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 135 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'11" – 5'8"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Vitus Escarpe is celebrated for its aggressive geometry and versatile trail performance, offering a mix of playful handling and stable descents. Its suspension system is praised for being smooth and controlled, though some components like the fork may not always match the bike's potential. The bike stands out for its value, providing high-quality componentry that enhances its rowdy, fun-loving character.
Aggressive geometry for confident descents
Smooth and controlled suspension performance
High value with quality componentry
Versatile for various trail conditions
Playful and lively ride characteristic
Hefty weight affects climbing efficiency
Some components may underperform compared to frame potential
Lack of dropper post in some models
Tire grip can be lacking on technical terrain
Rowdy is definitely what the Escarpe does best and it’s a real bargain if that’s what you like best too.
BikeRadarIt demands a clever approach rather than a brutish one
Dirt MountainbikeThe Vitus Escarpe is a great handler, happily charging at freight train speeds and eagerly hitting every jump.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineAh, so that’s how this bike is meant to feel.
MBRThe Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Jun 2017 · Tom Nash
The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies. Tom reviews the 29er trail bike to see just how good it is
Feb 2017 · Benjamin Haworth
Having endured all four of the UK’s seasons as one our fleet of long termer test bikes, how has the keenly priced Vitus Escarpe 29 VR held up?
Enjoys technical terrain, up or down.
Excellent geometry and decent sizing.
Simply a bargain.
Wheels needed frequent truing.
Underpowered Shimano brakes.
Mismatched response from the Manitou fork and RockShox shock.
Mar 2016 · Jim Buchanan
Our UK editor Jim got his hands on the Vitus Escarpe 29 Pro and has given it an intense winter of riding. Here are his thoughts on the bike's performance.
Oct 2013 · Mike Davis
The Escarpe is an unpretentious trail-muncher that gets the job done without shouting about it
| Frame | Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 135mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air, 150mm Travel, Ø35mm Tapered Wall Aluminium Stanchions – Low Friction Anodize Fast Black, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression Damping, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Debon Air, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune HVI ML 380 Travel: 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket | RaceFace Turbine, BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5” |
| Stem | Nukeproof Zero, 0 Degree Rise, 50mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Warhead, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm x 125mm Drop Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 |
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| Front Derailleur | E.Thirteen XCX+ 105 |
| Crank | RaceFace Turbine Cinch, 170mm, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175, 10t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM PCX1, 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Mavic Crossmax XL, 29” |
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| Spokes | Mavic Crossmax Crossmax XL |
| Front Hub | Mavic Crossmax XL, 6 Bolt - 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Mavic Crossmax XL, 6 Bolt - 6 Bolt, XX1/142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: Vigilante TCS, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.3”, Rear: WTB Trail Boss TCS, Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.25” |
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