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2017 Vitus

Escarpe

Fabrikantprijs

£ 1.449(€ 1.676)
Gewicht14,3 kg  
KaderAluminium
OponthoudVol, 135 / 140mm
VorkRockShox Sektor
SchokRockShox Monarch RT
Wielen27.5″ Aluminium
Aandrijflijn2 × 10
GroepsetDeore
RemmenShimano Acera Hydraulische schijf
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Escarpe
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Versnelling

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)

43 km/h

Escarpe

42 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Maatvoering
SM

152cm – 171cm

MD

169cm – 181cm

LG

179cm – 191cm

XL

189cm – 201cm

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Samenvatting

The Vitus Escarpe is celebrated for its aggressive geometry and versatile performance, excelling in both technical climbs and descents. Its suspension system is praised for being smooth and controlled, though some reviews note a mismatch between fork and shock performance. The bike offers impressive value, with high-quality componentry that enhances its rowdy, fun-loving character.

Pros
  • Aggressive and burly design

  • Smooth and controlled suspension

  • Impressive value with high-quality componentry

  • Versatile performance suitable for various terrains

  • Fun, capable shredder with lively ride characteristics

Cons
  • Hefty weight affects mobility

  • Mismatched response from fork and shock in some models

  • Some flex in hard turns due to wheel design

  • Feels heavy on regular contouring trails

Key Quotes
Rowdy is definitely what the Escarpe does best and it’s a real bargain if that’s what you like best too.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The rear suspension of the Vitus ESCARPE 29 VRX is an engineering triumph
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
Big adventures and low budgets can go hand in hand.
MBR logoMBR
The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies.
Singletrack World logoSingletrack World

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BikeRadar
Vitus Escarpe review

okt 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Radical geometry, excellent suspension and killer-value kit make the Vitus a flat-out bargain. Buy if you want a well-specced, well-priced ride that's ready to roll

Hoogtepunten
  • Speed-sustaining, trauma-erasing, traction-enhancing rear suspension

  • Remarkable parts package for the price

  • Super-long geometry

Dieptepunten
  • Noticeable frame flex when you’re pushing hard

Lees recensie

Dirt Mountainbike
Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX - Dirty Dozen

feb 2018 · Ieuan Williams

The value for money pick of the DD

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Vitus ESCARPE 29 VRX Review

sep 2017 · Trev Worsey

Chain Reaction Cycle's Vitus ESCARPE 29 VRX is well regarded in the UK, but how can it hold up in an international group test?

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Singletrack World
Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

jun 2017 · Tom Nash

The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies. Tom reviews the 29er trail bike to see just how good it is

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MBR
Vitus Escarpe 29 VR review - MBR

feb 2017 · Benjamin Haworth

Having endured all four of the UK’s seasons as one our fleet of long termer test bikes, how has the keenly priced Vitus Escarpe 29 VR held up?

Hoogtepunten
  • Enjoys technical terrain, up or down.

  • Excellent geometry and decent sizing.

  • Simply a bargain.

Dieptepunten
  • Wheels needed frequent truing.

  • Underpowered Shimano brakes.

  • Mismatched response from the Manitou fork and RockShox shock.

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Geometrie
Specificaties
Bouwen
Kader

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

BB-standaardBSA, 73mm, Met schroefdraad

Vork

RockShox Sektor Silver TK, Solo Air 140mm, Turn Key Damping, External Rebound, Ø32mm Straight Wall Low Friction Anodized Aluminium Stanchions, Tapered Alloy Steerer, Maxle Lite Thru Axle, 140mm Travel

Reis140mm

Lentetypelucht

Schok

RockShox Monarch RT, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune HVI ML 380

Reis135mm

Trapas

RaceFace Ride, (BSA)

Koptelefoon

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

Stang

Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 7 Degree Rise, 50mm Extension

Stuur

Nukeproof Riser Bar, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide

Zadel

Vitus

Zadelpen

Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

TypeOnbuigzaam

Groepset
Achter derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M615, Shadow Plus

Voorderailleur

Shimano Deore, Direct Mount FD-M616

Zwengel

RaceFace Ride, 175mm, 36tx24t

Verstellers

Shimano Deore SL-M610, Rapid Fire Plus, 10-Speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50, 11t-36t, 10-Speed

Ketting

KMC X10, 10-Speed

Remmen

Front: Shimano BR-M396, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M396, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

TypeShimano Acera Hydraulische schijf

Wielen
Velgen

WTB ST i23 TCS, Tubeless ready 27.5”

Spaken

Stainless Double Butted

Voornaaf

Novatec D811SB-15, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm

Achternaaf

Novatec D882SB-X12, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm

Banden

WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp High Grip Compound, 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss Comp 27.5” x 2.25”

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