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Escarpe VR
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,699($2,279)| Weight | 31.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 135 / 150mm |
| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Comp |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'11" – 5'8"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'4"
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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.
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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.
Dec 2016 · Trev Worsey
Vitus is the house brand of global cycle megastore Chain Reaction Cycles, and the 135 mm trail-focused Vitus Escarpe has a lot going for it.
Oct 2015 · Guy Kesteven
A superb value, impressively sorted and seemingly unstoppable trail tank. Buy if you want an addictive trail crusher that offers an insane amount for the money
Smooth 140mm fork, poised yet plush suspension, superb-value
Hefty, comes in a box from ireland not your local shop
| Frame | Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 135mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Comp, 150mm Travel, Dorado Air spring, Ø34mm Aluminium stanchions, Compression to Lockout and Rebound damping, TPC Technology ABS+ Trail Tuned, Tapered aluminium steerer, 15mm Hexlock QR Through Axle Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune ML 380 Travel: 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, 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 | Nukeproof OKLO Stealth, 31.6mm x 125mm Drop (100mm drop on size S) Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX |
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| Crank | SRAM S1000, 170mm, 32t X-SYNC |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 10t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M445, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M445, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS (tubeless ready), 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Stainless Double Butted |
| Front Hub | Novatec D771, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D772, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp High Grip Compound, 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5” x 2.25” |
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