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Escarpe 29 VRX
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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£2,699($3,631)| Weight | 29.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 135 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| 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 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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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.
Apr 2015 · Guy Kesteven
Outstanding spec and impressive performance for price, but hindered by short frame
| Frame | Hydroformed 6061-T6 Alloy, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 135mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 29/27.5+ Boost Solo Air, 150mm Travel, Ø35mm Tapered Wall Aluminium Stanchions – Charger Damper, Low Friction Anodize Fast Black, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Ultimate Thru Axle Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Debon Air, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune ML S 380 Travel: 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT MT800, 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, 10mm Rise, 760mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus, Crn/Ti Rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150mm Drop, 31.6mm x 440mm (125mm Drop, 31.6 x 390mm length on Small) Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8000, Shadow Plus |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8000, 175mm, 32t |
| Shifters | XT SL-M8000, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CE-M8000, 11t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701, 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 XA Elite 29” Boost, Tubeless ready, 29” |
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| Spokes | Mavic XA Elite 29” Boost |
| Front Hub | Mavic XA Elite 29” Boost, 6 Bolt, 110mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Mavic XA Elite 29” Boost, 6 Bolt, 148mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: WTB Vigilante TCS, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.3” Rear: WTB Trail Boss TCS, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.25” |
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