Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS

Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS - £2,799.99

From pushing the limits at your local trail centre to all day epics behind bars, the Escarpe combines the perfect balance of fun and efficiency.

With 140mm rear travel the Escarpe makes the perfect trail bike, climbing to the top with ease and holding its own when the going gets rough thanks to its modern geometry. The Escarpe doesn’t believe in one size fits all, that’s why we offer you the choice. 27.5” or 29”. There’s an Escarpe for the way you ride.

The Escarpe 27 VRS utilises 150mm Fox Float 36 Performance fork and 140mm Fox Float DPS Performance rear shock to swallow up the roughest terrain. The Escarpe 27 VRS features a mix of Shimano XT/SLX 12 Speed gearing, Shimano SLX disc brakes, plus internal dropper post routing for the Brand-X Ascend dropper post. Finishing off this trail-ready ride are the proven DT Swiss M1700 wheelset paired with 2.6” wide Maxxis 3C tyres, tubeless ready for the ultimate high-grip handling, leaving you to confidently carve up the single track

  • 6061-T6 alloy 27.5” frame with boost spacing
  • Shimano XT/SLX 12 speed groupset
  • Shimano SLX Brakes
  • Tubeless ready Maxxis 3C Tyres
  • Brand-X Ascend Internal dropper post
  • Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount

Features:

Confidence Inspiring Trail Bike

Modern Aggressive Geometry

Frame Material

6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium

Wheel Size

27.5"

Suspension Travel

150mm Front, 140mm Rear

Weight

Medium:15.4kg

£2,799.99

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Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS
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Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS
Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS
Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS
Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS
Vitus Escarpe 27 VRS

Specifications

FRAMEEscarpe 27.5" 140mm travel full suspension frame

Boost, 6061 Alloy

REAR HUB M1700 SPLINE

FORKSFox Float 36 Performance 150mm

27.5in, Grip Damper, Kabolt 110, Offset 44mm

SPOKESDT SWISS

SHOCKFox Float DPS Performance

3pos lever, Trunnion, Evol LV air spring, 0.8 Spacer, 185mmx50mm, custom tune

FRONT TYREMaxxis Minion DHF

27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR

CHAINSETSHIMANO XT 12 speed

FC-M8100-1, HOLLOWTECH 2, 170MM, 32T, CHAIN LINE 52MM

REAR TYREMaxxis Rekon

27.5"x2.6", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR

BOTTOM BRACKETSHIMANO BB52

Theaded 73mm BSA

FRONT BRAKESHIMANO SLX M7100

METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor

FRONT DERAILLEURN/A

N/A

REAR BRAKESHIMANO SLX M7100

METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor

REAR DERAILLEURSHIMANO XT 12 speed

RD-M8100, XT, SGS 12-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN

HANDLEBARSNukeproof Horizon

AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm

SHIFTERSSHIMANO SLX 12 speed

SL-M7100-R, 12-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS

STEMNukeproof Neutron

45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise

CASSETTESHIMANO SLX 12 speed 10-51T

CS-M7100-12

HEADSETACROS

ZS 44mm/56mm

CHAINKMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust

CN-M7100

GRIPSVITUS

Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber

FRONT RIMM1700 SPLINE 30

27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 110x15mm

SADDLEWTB Volt 142 COMP

0

REAR RIMM1700 SPLINE 30

27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 spped MICROSPLINE

SEATPOSTBrand X Ascend

31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm

FRONT HUBM1700 SPLINE

0

SEATCLAMPVITUS

34.9mm seat clap

Geometry & Sizing

Measurement instructions for Vitus Sommet range

Frame Size S M L XL
Rec Rider Height (Imperial) 5' 2" - 5' 6" 5' 6" - 5' 10" 5' 10" - 6' 2" 6' 2" - 6' 7"
Rec Rider Height (Metric) 160 - 170cm 170 - 178cm 178 - 190cm 190 - 201cm
Rec Inside Leg (Imperial) 27" - 30" 30" - 32" 32" - 34" 34" - 37"
Rec Inside Leg (Metric) 71 - 76cm 76 - 81cm 81 - 86cm 86 - 94cm
Seat Tube Length 382mm 433mm 483mm 523mm
(A) Effective Top Tube Length 600mm 620mm 640mm 665mm
(G) Reach 435mm 453mm 470mm 495mm
(F) Stack 589mm 598mm 608mm 608mm
(D) Chainstay Length 435mm 435mm 435mmmm 435mm
(E) Headtube Length 110mm 120mm 130mm 130mm
(B) Headtube Angle 66° 66° 66° 66°
(C) Effective Seat Tube Angle 74.5° 74.5° 74.5° 74.5°
Bottom Bracket Drop 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm
Wheelbase 1166mm 1187.5mm 1209mm 1234mm
Seatpost Diameter 31.6 mm 31.6 mm 31.6 mm 31.6 mm
Bottom Bracket 73mm BSA 73mm BSA 73mm BSA 73mm BSA
Headset ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40
Front Mech  HDM/ISCG05 HDM/ISCG05 HDM/ISCG05 HDM/ISCG05
Rear Axle 12mm x 148mm TA 12mm x 148mm TA 12mm x 148mm TA 12mm x 148mm TA
Handlebar Width/Rise 780mm/25mm 780mm/25mm 800mm/25mm 800mm/25mm

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All Vitus frames and framesets purchased from an authorised Vitus retailer or distributor are guaranteed for two (2) years. The warranty term begins with the original date of purchase. The original dated sales invoice or other dated proof of purchase is required. The warranty applies to the original purchaser only. For full information on our warranty process, visit: Warranty