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Escarpe 290 CR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£2,599($3,487)| Weight | 33.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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 | Escarpe T700 carbon front triangle, 6061-T6 alloy rear, Internal cable routing, post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 180mm Length, 13mm Thread Length, M12xP1.0 Thread Pitch BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Black Quartz |
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| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5", 150mm travel, Rail damper, Float air spring, 34mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm bolt through axle, 44mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select R, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell |
| Headset | Nukeproof, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 760mm Wide, L & XL: 780mm Wide |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle, Black, Ti Alloy Rails |
| Seatpost | Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On, N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed, Long Cage |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Stylo 6K Eagle, 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed, Trigger Shifter |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 12 Speed, 11-50T Range |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed, 116 Links |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed, Rear: WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
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| Front Hub | Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, HG Freehub, 148mm x 12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing, Rear: Maxxis Dissector, 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine, 200mm Front, 180mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
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Last updated October 18
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