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Escarpe
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,449($1,943)| Weight | 31.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 135 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc |
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 performance, excelling in both technical climbs and descents. Its suspension system is praised for being smooth and controlled, though some reviews note a mismatch between fork and shock performance. The bike offers impressive value, with high-quality componentry that enhances its rowdy, fun-loving character.
Aggressive and burly design
Smooth and controlled suspension
Impressive value with high-quality componentry
Versatile performance suitable for various terrains
Fun, capable shredder with lively ride characteristics
Hefty weight affects mobility
Mismatched response from fork and shock in some models
Some flex in hard turns due to wheel design
Feels heavy on regular contouring trails
Rowdy is definitely what the Escarpe does best and it’s a real bargain if that’s what you like best too.
BikeRadarThe rear suspension of the Vitus ESCARPE 29 VRX is an engineering triumph
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineBig adventures and low budgets can go hand in hand.
MBRThe Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Oct 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Radical geometry, excellent suspension and killer-value kit make the Vitus a flat-out bargain. Buy if you want a well-specced, well-priced ride that's ready to roll
Speed-sustaining, trauma-erasing, traction-enhancing rear suspension
Remarkable parts package for the price
Super-long geometry
Noticeable frame flex when you’re pushing hard
Feb 2018 · Ieuan Williams
The value for money pick of the DD
Sep 2017 · Trev Worsey
Chain Reaction Cycle's Vitus ESCARPE 29 VRX is well regarded in the UK, but how can it hold up in an international group test?
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.
| Frame | Hydroformed 6061-T6 Alloy, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 135mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox Sektor Silver TK, Solo Air 140mm, Turn Key Damping, External Rebound, Ø32mm Straight Wall Low Friction Anodized Aluminium Stanchions, Tapered Alloy Steerer, Maxle Lite Thru Axle, 140mm Travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune HVI ML 380 Travel: 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket | RaceFace Ride, (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, 50mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Riser Bar, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M615, Shadow Plus |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Direct Mount FD-M616 |
| Crank | RaceFace Ride, 175mm, 36tx24t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M610, Rapid Fire Plus, 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11t-36t, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M396, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M396, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, Tubeless ready 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Stainless Double Butted |
| Front Hub | Novatec D811SB-15, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D882SB-X12, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp High Grip Compound, 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss Comp 27.5” x 2.25” |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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