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Escarpe 29 VRX
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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£3,599($4,842)| Weight | 33.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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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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
May 2019 · Paul Burwell
Last year the Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX was our test-winning bike in the 29er category of this test, but it wasn’t perfect, which is why we only scored it 9/10.
Apr 2019 · Tom Marvin
The Vitus Escarpe 29 is probably not the bike I’d choose for a 40km epic in the hills, but if you’re happy to flick the compression switch on the DPX2 shock and spin to the top of a climb, you’ll be rewarded with a smooth descent on pretty much any trail you dare to tackle.
Controlled and confident descent-focused rear suspension
Incredible parks package
A bit wallowy on flat trails and no KOM winner up hills either
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
| Frame | Escarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Midnight Sand |
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| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory FIT GRIP 2 150mm, 29in, Fit Grip 2, Light Compression Tune, HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR adjusters, Kabolt 110, 44mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory, 3pos lever, Trunnion, Evol LV air spring, 0.8 Spacer, 185mmx50mm, custom tune Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Raceface BSA 73mm, Ø30mm |
| Headset | ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm * 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 RACE, 0 |
| 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 | Shimano XTR 12 speed, RD-M9100, SHADOW PLUS |
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| Crank | Raceface NEXT R carbon, 30T shimano 12 speed, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XT 12 speed, SL-M8100-R, I-Spec EV |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 12 speed 10-51T, CS-M8100-12, 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T |
| Chain | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, CN-M8100 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT M8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XT M8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: XM1501 Spline 30, 29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTER LOCK, Boost 110x15mm, Rear: XM1501 Spline 30, 29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 speed MICROSPLINE |
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| Spokes | DT SWISS |
| Front Hub | XM1501 Spline |
| Rear Hub | XM1501 Spline |
| Tires | Front: MAXXIS ASSEGAI, 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, 29X2.40 WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR |
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