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Escarpe 29 VR
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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£2,299($3,093)| Weight | 34.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Vitus Escarpe is a trail bike that excels in descents, offering controlled and confident suspension performance, especially when the terrain gets steep and rough. It's praised for its killer specification, including high-quality dampers and SRAM components, making it a great value for its price. However, it's noted for being a bit wallowy on flat trails and not the best climber, with some models experiencing downgraded components.
Controlled and confident descent-focused rear suspension
Killer specification with high-quality components
Great value for the price
Smooth and responsive suspension stroke
Excellent grip and cornering potential
A bit wallowy on flat trails
Not the best climber
Downgraded components in some models
Extra weight compared to competitors
Despite 140mm of rear-wheel travel, the Escarpe was one of the best all-out descenders on test
BikeRadar‘Cheapest bike here, bang on specification and silent as it gets’
Dirt MountainbikeIf Vitus really wants to reverse its current ratings trend, it’s going to have to update the geometry on the Escarpe 29
MBRThe bikes were both designed at the same time, and there's a good reason they bear more than a passing resemblance to each other – they share the same carbon front triangle.Pinkbike
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Sep 2021 · Alex Evans
A carbon fibre beauty with no-compromises on kit
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
I’d prefer an even longer-travel seatpost
The newest Pike fork isn’t as good as the old one
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.
Jan 2021 · Mike Kazimer
Vitus' 140mm Escarpe gets completely redesigned for 2021 to provide even more bike for your buck, and we find out what that means on the trail.
Ideal all-rounder, doesn't need crazy trails to deliver a good time
Great price considering the components and performance
Carbon fiber doesn't automatically mean lightweight.
Under the bottom bracket cable routing
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 | Escarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black |
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| Fork | Rockshox LYRIK SELECT CHARGER RC 150mm, 29", BOOST 15X110, 42 OFFSET, MXL STEALTH, DEBONAIR Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox RS DELUXE SELECT+ RT, 185X50, DEBONAIR, 2 TOKENS, ML TUNE, 380LB Lockout THRESHOLD, TRUNNION STANDARD Travel: 140mm |
| 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 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX EAGLE, 12 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | SRAM NX EAGLE, B148 DUB 170mm 30T |
| 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 Type: SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB STlight i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Sleeved Joint, Rear: WTB STlight i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Sleeved Joint |
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| 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 ASSEGAI, 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, 29X2.40 WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR |
First added October 21
Last updated September 27
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