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Escarpe 290 Frame
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
£1,999($2,690)| Weight | 6.8 lbs (frame) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140mm rear |
| Wheels | 29″ |
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 downhill performance with super-smooth suspension and confident handling, offering great value for money. While it shines on descents, its climbing performance is noted as a limitation. The bike is praised for its efficient pedaling, comfortable seating position, and aggressive downhill shape, but some reviews mention the need for better brakes and improved rear mud clearance.
Super-smooth and confident descending capabilities
Stunning value for money
Predictable and consistent handling
Efficient under pedalling
Comfortable seating position
Climbing performance is limited
Better brakes would enhance performance
Rear mud clearance could be improved
Bike was more rattly than others
Downhill is where the Escarpe shines.
BikeRadarThe build kit on the Escarpe is simply in a league of its own, or one more in keeping with with higher price tags.
MBRThe 2021 Vitus Escarpe is a ripper of a 29er trail bike.
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May 2023 · Tom Marvin
Is the Escarpe as burly on the trail as it is on paper?
Super-smooth and confident descending capabilities
Stunning value for money
Climbing performance is limited
Better brakes would enhance performance, even if it added to the cost
Apr 2023 · Ron Koch
Descending on the Escarpe is a blast because it has geometry that’s aggressive enough and not so long, big or slack that it requires extra input or a different riding technique.
Sep 2022 · Ben Haworth
Around 7 or 8 years ago the Vitus Escarpe 29 was a way better 29er trail bike than Big Brand offerings. How is the Escarpe holding up now?
Roomy sizing
Massive upgrade potential
Beautiful climber
Rattly rebound knob
MIsmatched calliper feel
Slacker head angle would be nice
Nov 2021 · Paul Burwell
With brand new carbon-framed 140mm-travel and revised geometry, can the new 2021 Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX eclipse its illustrious forebears?
Fast, quiet and killer value
Stiff dropper remote
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
| Frame | Full T800 carbon fibre front & rear triangles Color: Cool Grey |
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First added February 25
Last updated July 13
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