2020 Vitus

Escarpe 27 VR

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP£2,299 (about $2,911)
Weight34.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Escarpe 27 VR
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Escarpe 27 VR

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'8"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS review

Sep 2021 · Alex Evans

A carbon fibre beauty with no-compromises on kit

Highs
  • Great, neutral geometry gives plenty of control on both climbs and descents

  • Astonishing spec considering you also get a carbon fibre mainframe

  • Good looks and refined construction

Lows
  • I’d prefer an even longer-travel seatpost

  • The newest Pike fork isn’t as good as the old one

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off.road.cc
2021 Vitus Escarpe 29 CR review

Jan 2021

The 2021 Vitus Escarpe is a ripper of a 29er trail bike. It pedals very well and descends like a sprightly enduro bike, plus all versions have a carbon front triangles matched with cool colours for sleek looks. This base model doesn’t have the parts longevity we’d like to see, but it’s a great starting place for a bike upgrade journey.

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Pinkbike
First Look: 2021 Vitus Escarpe & Sommet

Oct 2020 · Mike Kazimer

The Escarpe and Sommet get completely updated for 2021 while still remaining very reasonably priced.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX - Dirty Dozen

Feb 2018 · Ieuan Williams

The value for money pick of the DD

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Vitus ESCARPE 29 VRX Review

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?

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Singletrack World
Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

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

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MBR
Vitus Escarpe 29 VR review - MBR

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?

Highs
  • Enjoys technical terrain, up or down.

  • Excellent geometry and decent sizing.

  • Simply a bargain.

Lows
  • Wheels needed frequent truing.

  • Underpowered Shimano brakes.

  • Mismatched response from the Manitou fork and RockShox shock.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Escarpe 27.5" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorPrimer Grey - Black

Fork

Rockshox LYRIK SELECT CHARGER RC 150mm, 27.5", BOOST 15X110, 46 OFFSET, MXL STEALTH, DEBONAIR

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox RS DELUXE SELECT+ RT, 185X50, DEBONAIR, 2 TOKENS, ML TUNE, 380LB Lockout THRESHOLD, TRUNNION STANDARD

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA, MTB73

Headset

ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise

Handlebar

Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm

Saddle

Nukeproof Neutron, N/A

Seatpost

Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm

TypeDropper

Grips

VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX EAGLE, 12 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A, N/A

Crank

SRAM NX EAGLE, B148 DUB 170mm 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX EAGLE, MATCHMAKER-X COMPATIBLE 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM NX EAGLE 11-50T, PG1230

Chain

KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A

Brakes

Front: SRAM GUIDE T, MatchMaker, 200mm Centerline Rotors, Rear: SRAM GUIDE T, MatchMaker, 180mm Centerline Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB STlight i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Sleeved Joint, Rear: WTB STlight i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Sleeved Joint

Spokes

STAINLESS Double Butted BLACK, BLACK BRASS NIPPLES

Front Hub

VITUS DHF112, Boost 15x110mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, 6 BOLT

Rear Hub

VITUS M5ER, Boost 12x148mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, Shimano 11spd Driver Body, 6 BOLT

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR

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