Vitus Escarpe 29 VRS

Vitus Escarpe 29 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 29 VRS utilises the high performance 150mm Fox Float 36 Performance fork and 140mm Fox Float DPS Performance rear shock to swallow up the roughest terrain. The Escarpe 29 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 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

29"

Suspension Travel

150mm Front, 140mm Rear

Weight

Medium:15.4kg

£2,799.99

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Specifications

FRAMEEscarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame

Boost, 6061 Alloy

REAR HUB M1700 SPLINE

FORKSFox Float 36 Performance 150mm

29in, 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 ASSEGAI

29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR

CHAINSETSHIMANO XT 12 speed

FC-M8100-1, HOLLOWTECH 2, 170MM, 30T, CHAIN LINE 52MM

REAR TYREMAXXIS MINION DHR II

29X2.40 WT, 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

29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 110x15mm

SADDLEWTB Volt 142 COMP

0

REAR RIMM1700 SPLINE 30

29", 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 6665mm
(G) Reach 432mm 450mm 467mm 492mm
(F) Stack 620mm 629mm 638mm 638mm
(D) Chainstay Length 450mm 450mm 450mm 450mm
(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 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm
Wheelbase 1195mm 1216mm 1238mm 1263mm
Seatpost Diameter 31.6 mm 31.6 mm 31.6 mm 31.6 mm
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
Shock Size 1855x50mm 1855x50mm 1855x50mm 1855x50mm

Help

  • FAQs
  • Where can I buy Vitus Bikes?
  • You can buy Vitus bikes directly through our exclusive retailers Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles
  • Do your bikes come with Warranty?
  • We offer a 5-year warranty on all our frames. On top of that we also offer an extended 2-year warranty on all components excluding wear and tear items such as bearings, brake pads, chains & cassettes etc. Our Warranty policy applies to the original owner and processed by our exclusive retail partners.To see their warranty process check: CRC & Wiggle
  • Where can I buy touch up paint for my bike?
  • We have partnered up with paint specialist G-Paint to offer touch up paints for popular Vitus models. These can be bought direct from G-Paint's website HERE.