Vitus E-Escarpe VRX: The right bike for any job

The E-Escarpe is an all-mountain eMTB designed for singletrack, after work laps, and for those looking for a pedal-assist alternative to a standard trail bike. Its balanced geometry is a blast uphill and down, and its Shimano EP801 drive system is intuitive and can be tuned to suit the way you ride.

It’s an eMTB for the rider who wants a nimble and responsive e-bike; a bike that’s a little less of an e-enduro brawler and instead a little more versatile and responsive.

Closely based on our award-winning Escarpe trail bike, the E-Escarpe is powered by the grunty and Shimano STEPS EP801 drive unit and a 630Wh battery. This motor system makes 85Nm of climb-eating torque and peaks at 600w of power — a capable tool in an all-mountain setting.

Our goal was to make an eMTB that handled exactly like the rock-solid Escarpe trail bike, which is exactly where our designers landed. We began development on the E-Escarpe by starting with the original Escarpe frame and making small tweaks to make room for the EP801 drive system and adjusted the geometry for eMTB use. The result is an e-bike chassis that’s efficient on climbs and an absolute blast on descents; flickable enough to rail switchbacks and blitz rock gardens while still placing emphasis on uphill efficiency. It’s what we at Vitus envision as the ideal all-day, do-anything, ride-anywhere eMTB.

The E-Escarpe VRX is built around SRAM’s brand-new GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed electronic drivetrain and a set of Hayes Dominion A4 4-piston hydraulic brakes. The suspension is a 150mm RockShox Ultimate fork paired with a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with 140mm of travel in the rear. The rest of the kit is finished with Nukeproof components, with their bomber Horizon V2 wheels and a Horizon cockpit.

Built for variable terrain, after-work power laps, and undulating days in the saddle, the E-Escarpe is the perfect tool for any job.

RockShox Lyrik Ultimate & Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T suspension

Efficient Shimano STEPS EP801 motor with 630Wh internal battery

Wireless electronic SRAM GX T-Type 1x12 speed drivetrain

Powerful Hayes Dominion A4 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes

Nukeproof Horizon V2 tubeless ready wheelset with tape applied

Confidence inspiring Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II tyres

Alloy Trail Platform

Internal battery frame design with new Shimano EP801 drive unit, improved suspension kinematics and updated geometry.

Frame Material

6061-T6 Aluminium

Suspension Travel

150mm Front, 140mm Rear

Wheel Size

29"

Available Size

S, M, L, XL

Colour

Cool Grey

Weight:

Medium: 24.2kg (tubeless setup)

Specifications

FRAMEE-Escarpe 6061-T6 Double Butted Alloy

Internal cable routing, post mount disc brake mounts, Boost hub spacing - 148mm x 12mm thru axle, Shimano STEPS compatible. Axle Specifications: 180mm Length, 14.5mm Thread Length, M12xP1.0 Thread Pitch

REAR RIMNukeproof Horizon V2

27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed

FORKSRockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 29"

150mm travel, DebonAir, Charger 3 RC2 Damper with ButterCups, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset

FRONT HUBNukeproof Horizon V2

32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm

SHOCKRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T

DebonAir, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion

REAR HUB Nukeproof Horizon V2

32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, XD Freehub, 148mm x 12mm

CHAINSETE*Thirteen E*Spec Plus

34T Narrow Wide Chainring, 165mm Crank Length, 53mm Chain Line

WHEELSETNukeproof Horizon V2 Wheelset

29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, XD Freehub, Tubeless Ready

BOTTOM BRACKETN/A

N/A

FRONT TYREMaxxis Assegai

29" x 2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing

FRONT DERAILLEURN/A

N/A

REAR TYREMaxxis Minion DHR II

29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing

REAR DERAILLEURSRAM GX Eagle T-Type AXS

12 Speed, Wireless Electronic, Long Cage

BRAKESHayes Dominion A4

Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper

SHIFTERSSRAM AXS Pod Controller

12 Speed, Wireless Electronic, MMX Clamp

BRAKE ROTORSHayes D-Series

203mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment

CASSETTESRAM GX Eagle T-Type

12 Speed, 10-52T Range

HANDLEBARSNukeproof Horizon V2 Riser

7075 Alloy, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 780mm Wide, 12mm Rise, L & XL: 800mm Wide, 25mm Rise

CHAINSRAM GX Eagle T-Type

12 Speed, 118 Links

STEMNukeproof Horizon

6061 Alloy, 50mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 5° Rise

MOTOR BATTERYShimano BT-EN806-A

630Wh, Downtube Integrated

HEADSETNukeproof

ZS56/28.6 upper & ZS66/46 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.8" lower headtube

MOTOR COMPUTERShimano SC-EM800

Boost, Trail, Eco, Off & Walk modes

GRIPSVitus Lock On

N/A

MOTOR SHIFTERShimano SW-EM800

Mounted on left

SADDLENukeproof Trail Saddle

Black, Steel Rails

MOTOR DRIVE UNITShimano STEPS EP801

Power Output 250W, Max Torque 85Nm

SEATPOSTBrand-X Ascend Dropper

Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop

FRONT RIMNukeproof Horizon V2

29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed

SEATCLAMPVitus

34.9mm Diameter