Compare: 2020 Vitus Escarpe 27 VR vs Escarpe 29 VR vs Escarpe 29 VRS vs Escarpe 27 VRS vs Escarpe 29 VRX vs Escarpe 27 VRX

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Escarpe 27 VR2020 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VR2020 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VRS2020 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VRS2020 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VRX2020 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VRX2020 Vitus

MSRP	($2,911)	($2,911)	($3,544)	($3,544)	($4,557)	($4,557)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
Weight	34.8 lbs	34.4 lbs	34.0 lbs	34.0 lbs	33.5 lbs	33.3 lbs
	5.6	5.6	5.7	5.7	6.6	6.6
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Lyrik Select	RockShox Lyrik Select	Fox Performance Float 36	Fox Performance Float 36	Fox Factory Float 36	Fox Factory Float 36
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+	RockShox Deluxe Select+	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Factory	Fox Float DPS Factory
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″	29″	27.5″	29″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle	NX Eagle	XT, SLX	XT, SLX	XTR, XT	XTR, XT
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm
Rear Travel	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm
Brand Site	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com	vitusbikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Escarpe 27 VR

Escarpe 29 VR

Escarpe 29 VRS

Escarpe 27 VRS

Escarpe 29 VRX

Escarpe 27 VRX

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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 VR

24 mph

Escarpe 29 VR

26 mph

Escarpe 29 VRS

26 mph

Escarpe 27 VRS

26 mph

Escarpe 29 VRX

26 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 27 VR2020 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VR2020 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VRS2020 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VRS2020 Vitus	Escarpe 29 VRX2020 Vitus	Escarpe 27 VRX2020 Vitus

Frame	Escarpe 27.5" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black	Escarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black	Escarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black	Escarpe 27.5" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black	Escarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black	Escarpe 27.5" 140mm travel full suspension frame, Boost, 6061 Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey - Black
Fork	Rockshox LYRIK SELECT CHARGER RC 150mm, 27.5", BOOST 15X110, 46 OFFSET, MXL STEALTH, DEBONAIR Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox LYRIK SELECT CHARGER RC 150mm, 29", BOOST 15X110, 42 OFFSET, MXL STEALTH, DEBONAIR Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 36 Performance 150mm, 29in, Grip Damper, Kabolt 110, Offset 44mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 36 Performance 150mm, 27.5in, Grip Damper, Kabolt 110, Offset 44mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	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	Fox Float 36 Factory FIT GRIP 2 150mm, 27.5in, Fit Grip 2, Light Compression Tune, HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR adjusters, Kabolt 110, 44mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Rockshox RS DELUXE SELECT+ RT, 185X50, DEBONAIR, 2 TOKENS, ML TUNE, 380LB Lockout THRESHOLD, TRUNNION STANDARD Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox RS DELUXE SELECT+ RT, 185X50, DEBONAIR, 2 TOKENS, ML TUNE, 380LB Lockout THRESHOLD, TRUNNION STANDARD Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Performance, 3pos lever, Trunnion, Evol LV air spring, 0.8 Spacer, 185mmx50mm, custom tune Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Performance, 3pos lever, Trunnion, Evol LV air spring, 0.8 Spacer, 185mmx50mm, custom tune Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Factory, 3pos lever, Trunnion, Evol LV air spring, 0.8 Spacer, 185mmx50mm, custom tune Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Factory, 3pos lever, Trunnion, Evol LV air spring, 0.8 Spacer, 185mmx50mm, custom tune Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB BSA, MTB73	SRAM DUB BSA, MTB73	SHIMANO BB52, Theaded 73mm BSA	SHIMANO BB52, Theaded 73mm BSA	Raceface BSA 73mm, Ø30mm	Raceface BSA 73mm, Ø30mm
Headset	ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm	ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm	ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm	ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm	ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm	ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm
Stem	Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise	Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise	Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise	Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise	Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm * 31.8mm	Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm * 31.8mm
Handlebar	Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm	Nukeproof Horizon, AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm
Saddle	Nukeproof Neutron, N/A	Nukeproof Neutron, N/A	WTB Volt 142 COMP, 0	WTB Volt 142 COMP, 0	WTB Volt 142 RACE, 0	WTB Volt 142 RACE, 0
Seatpost	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm	Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm
Grips	VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber	VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber	VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber	VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber	VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber	VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX EAGLE, 12 speed	SRAM NX EAGLE, 12 speed	SHIMANO XT 12 speed, RD-M8100, XT, SGS 12-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN	SHIMANO XT 12 speed, RD-M8100, XT, SGS 12-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN	Shimano XTR 12 speed, RD-M9100, SHADOW PLUS	Shimano XTR 12 speed, RD-M9100, SHADOW PLUS
Front Derailleur	N/A, N/A	N/A, N/A	N/A, N/A	N/A, N/A
Crank	SRAM NX EAGLE, B148 DUB 170mm 32T	SRAM NX EAGLE, B148 DUB 170mm 30T	SHIMANO XT 12 speed, FC-M8100-1, HOLLOWTECH 2, 170MM, 30T, CHAIN LINE 52MM	SHIMANO XT 12 speed, FC-M8100-1, HOLLOWTECH 2, 170MM, 32T, CHAIN LINE 52MM	Raceface NEXT R carbon, 30T shimano 12 speed, 170mm	Raceface NEXT R carbon, 32T shimano 12 speed, 170mm
Shifters	SRAM NX EAGLE, MATCHMAKER-X COMPATIBLE 12 speed	SRAM NX EAGLE, MATCHMAKER-X COMPATIBLE 12 speed	SHIMANO SLX 12 speed, SL-M7100-R, 12-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS	SHIMANO SLX 12 speed, SL-M7100-R, 12-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS	Shimano XT 12 speed, SL-M8100-R, I-Spec EV	Shimano XT 12 speed, SL-M8100-R, I-Spec EV
Cassette	SRAM NX EAGLE 11-50T, PG1230	SRAM NX EAGLE 11-50T, PG1230	SHIMANO SLX 12 speed 10-51T, CS-M7100-12	SHIMANO SLX 12 speed 10-51T, CS-M7100-12	Shimano XT 12 speed 10-51T, CS-M8100-12, 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T	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, N/A	KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A	KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, CN-M7100	KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, CN-M7100	KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, CN-M8100	KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, CN-M8100
Brakes	Front: SRAM GUIDE T, MatchMaker, 200mm Centerline Rotors, Rear: SRAM GUIDE T, MatchMaker, 180mm Centerline Rotors	Front: SRAM GUIDE T, MatchMaker, 200mm Centerline Rotors, Rear: SRAM GUIDE T, MatchMaker, 180mm Centerline Rotors	Front: SHIMANO SLX M7100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor, Rear: SHIMANO SLX M7100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor	Front: SHIMANO SLX M7100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor, Rear: SHIMANO SLX M7100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor	Front: Shimano XT M8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XT M8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor	Front: Shimano XT M8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XT M8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	Front: WTB STlight i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Sleeved Joint, Rear: WTB STlight i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Sleeved Joint	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	Front: M1700 SPLINE 30, 29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 110x15mm, Rear: M1700 SPLINE 30, 29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 spped MICROSPLINE	Front: M1700 SPLINE 30, 27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 110x15mm, Rear: M1700 SPLINE 30, 27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 spped MICROSPLINE	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	Front: XM1501 Spline 30, 27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTER LOCK, Boost 110x15mm, Rear: XM1501 Spline 30, 27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 spped MICROSPLINE
Spokes	STAINLESS Double Butted BLACK, BLACK BRASS NIPPLES	STAINLESS Double Butted BLACK, BLACK BRASS NIPPLES	DT SWISS	DT SWISS	DT SWISS	DT SWISS
Front Hub	VITUS DHF112, Boost 15x110mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, 6 BOLT	VITUS DHF112, Boost 15x110mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, 6 BOLT	M1700 SPLINE, 0	M1700 SPLINE, 0	XM1501 Spline	XM1501 Spline
Rear Hub	VITUS M5ER, Boost 12x148mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, Shimano 11spd Driver Body, 6 BOLT	VITUS M5ER, Boost 12x148mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, Shimano 11spd Driver Body, 6 BOLT	M1700 SPLINE	M1700 SPLINE	XM1501 Spline	XM1501 Spline
Tires	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR	Front: MAXXIS ASSEGAI, 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, 29X2.40 WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR	Front: MAXXIS ASSEGAI, 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, 29X2.40 WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR	Front: MAXXIS ASSEGAI, 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, 29X2.40 WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR

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