Compare: 2019 Vitus Escarpe 27 vs Escarpe 29 VR vs Escarpe 27 VR vs Escarpe 29 VRX vs Escarpe 27 VRX

Overview
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Escarpe 272019 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VR2019 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VR2019 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VRX2019 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VRX2019 Vitus

MSRP	($2,025)	($2,531)	($2,531)	($3,797)	($3,797)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Enduro	Trail	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro
	4.9	5.5	5.5	6.0	6.0
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Sektor	RockShox Revelation Charger RC	RockShox Revelation Charger RC	Fox Factory Float 36	Fox Factory Float 36
Shock	RockShox Deluxe R	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe	Fox Float DPX2 Factory	Fox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	27.5″	29″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX	NX Eagle	NX Eagle	XT	XT
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 11	1 × 11
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	150mm	140mm	150mm	150mm	150mm
Rear Travel	-	-	-	-	-
Brand Site	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com

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Gear Range

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

25 mph

Escarpe 29 VR

24 mph

Escarpe 27 VR

25 mph

Escarpe 29 VRX

24 mph

Escarpe 27 VRX

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Escarpe 272019 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VR2019 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VR2019 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VRX2019 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VRX2019 Vitus

Frame	6061-T6 Alloy, long, slack & low modern geometry	6061-T6 Alloy, long, slack & low modern geometry	6061-T6 Alloy, long, slack & low modern geometry	6061-T6 Alloy, long, slack & low modern geometry	6061-T6 Alloy, long, slack & low modern geometry
Fork	150mm Rockshox Sektor RL Boost Travel: 140mm	140mm Rockshox Revelation Charger RC, 29 Travel: 140mm	150mm Rockshox Revelation Charger RC Travel: 140mm	150mm Fox 36 Fit Grip 2 Factory Boost, 29”, 150mm, 44mm offset Travel: 140mm	150mm Fox 36 Fit Grip 2 Factory Boost, 27.5”, 150mm, 44mm offset Travel: 140mm
Shock	Rockshox Delux R, 185x50mm, DB 2T ML TS B1	Rockshox Delux RT, 185x50mm, DB 2T ML 380 TS B1	Rockshox Delux RT, 185x50mm, DB 2T ML 380 TS B1	Fox DPX2 Fit Grip 2 Factory, Float, 3 position adjustment, Trunnion, Evol LV, 185x50mm, 0.9 spacer	Fox DPX2 Fit Grip 2 Factory, Float, 3 position adjustment, Trunnion, Evol LV, 185x50mm, 0.9 spacer
Bottom Bracket	SRAM	SRAM	SRAM	Shimano	Shimano
Headset	Nukeproof	Nukeproof	Nukeproof	Nukeproof	Nukeproof
Stem	Vitus, 50mm	Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm	Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm	Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm	Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm
Handlebar	Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm	Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm
Saddle	Nukeproof Neutron	Nukeproof Neutron	Nukeproof Neutron	Nukeproof Horizon SL	Nukeproof Horizon SL
Seatpost	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm - Drop S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm - Drop S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm - Drop S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm - Drop S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm - Drop S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX, 11 speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed	Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed	Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	SRAM NX, 170mm, 32T	SRAM NX Eagle, 170mm, 32T	SRAM NX Eagle, 170mm, 32T	Shimano XT M8000, 170mm, 32T	Shimano XT M8000, 170mm, 32T
Shifters	SRAM NX, 1x11	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed	Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed	Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed
Cassette	SunRace CSMS8 11-46t, 11 speed	SRAM NX PG 1230 Eagle 11-50T, 12 speed	SRAM NX PG 1230 Eagle 11-50T, 12 speed	Shimano SLX M7000 11-46t, 11 speed	Shimano SLX M7000 11-46t, 11 speed
Chain	KMC X11 EPT	SRAM NX Eagle PowerLock, 12 speed	SRAM NX Eagle PowerLock, 12 speed	KMC X11 EPT, 11 speed	KMC X11 EPT, 11 speed
Brakes	Front: Shimano MT-400, 180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano MT-400, 160mm rotor	Front: SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotor	Front: SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotor	Front: SRAM Guide RE, 200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 180mm rotor	Front: SRAM Guide RE, 200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 180mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST i29	WTB ST Light i29	WTB ST Light i29	DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30	DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30
Spokes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Hub	Novatec D791S, B-B15, 32H, 110x15mm Boost	Novatec D791S, B-B15, 32H, 110x15mm Boost	Novatec D791S, B-B15, 32H, 110x15mm Boost	DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30, 110x15mm Boost	DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30, 110x15mm Boost
Rear Hub	Novatec D462SB, SL-S5S-B12-11S, 32H, 148x12mm Boost	Novatec D462SB, SL-S5S-B12-11S, 32H, 148x12mm Boost	Novatec D462SB, SL-S5S-B12-11S, 32H, 148x12mm Boost	DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30, 148x12mm Boost	DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30, 148x12mm Boost
Tires	Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Rekon (R), 3C Maxx Terra, EXO/TR, 27.5x2.6” (F) TR/Double Down, 27x2.6” (R)	Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Minion DHR II (R), 3C Maxx Terra, EXO/TR, 29x2.5” (F) TR/Double Down, 27x2.4” (R)	Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Rekon (R), 3C Maxx Terra, EXO/TR, 27.5x2.6” (F) TR/Double Down, 27x2.6” (R)	Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Minion DHR II (R), 29 x 2.5WT 3C Maxx Terra / EXO / TR (F) 29 x 2.4WT 3C MaxxTerra / EXO / TR(R)	Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Rekon (R), 3C Maxx Terra, EXO/TR, 27.5x2.6” (F) TR/Double Down, 27x2.6” (R)

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