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    Escarpe VRX2017 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($2,950)
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		29.3 lbs
    5.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Fox Performance Float 34
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		150mm
    Rear Travel
    		135mm
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    Summary
    		The Vitus Escarpe VRX is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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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 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 VRX2017 Vitus
    Frame

    Hydroformed 6061-T6 Alloy, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 135mm Travel

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox Float 34 Performance 27.5”, Float Air Spring, Grip 3-Pos, Black Anodises Stanchions, 150mm Travel, Tapered Alloy Steerer, 15QR Through Axle

    Travel: 150mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 3-Pos, 190mm x 51mm

    Travel: 135mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano XT MT8000, BSA

    Headset

    FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5”

    Stem

    Nukeproof Zero, 0 Degree Rise, 50mm Extension

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Warhead, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide

    Saddle

    Vitus, Crn/Ti Rails

    Seatpost

    Brand-X Ascend Stealth Dropper, 31.6mm x 125mm Drop (100mm drop on size S)

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT RD-M8000, Shadow Plus

    Crank

    Shimano XT FC-M8000, 175mm, 32t

    Shifters

    Shimano XT SL-M8000, 11-Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11t-42t, 11-Speed

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-Speed

    Chain Guide

    MRP V3

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano SLX BR-M8000, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano SLX BR-M8000, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP i23 TCS, Tubeless ready, 27.5”

    Spokes

    Stainless Double Butted

    Front Hub

    Novatec D771SB-15, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Novatec D462SB-X12, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm

    Tires

    WTB, Front: WTB Vigilante TCS Light with High Grip Compound, 27.5” x 2.3” Rear: WTB Trail Boss TCS, Dual DNA CompoUnd, UST Aramid Bead, 27.5” x 2.25”

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