
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 BikeModern Aggressive Geometry |
Frame Material6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium |
Wheel Size27.5" |
Suspension Travel150mm Front, 140mm Rear |
WeightMedium:15.4kg |
£2,799.99
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Specifications
![]() FRAMEEscarpe 27.5" 140mm travel full suspension frame Boost, 6061 Alloy |
![]() REAR HUB M1700 SPLINE
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![]() FORKSFox Float 36 Performance 150mm 27.5in, Grip Damper, Kabolt 110, Offset 44mm |
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![]() 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 |
![]() AL7050, 25mm Rise, Back 9deg, up 6deg, Bar Diameter 31.8mm Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm |
![]() SL-M7100-R, 12-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS |
![]() 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise |
![]() CASSETTESHIMANO SLX 12 speed 10-51T CS-M7100-12 |
![]() ZS 44mm/56mm |
![]() CN-M7100 |
![]() Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber |
![]() 27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 110x15mm |
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![]() 27.5", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 spped MICROSPLINE |
![]() 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M125mm, L&XL150mm |
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![]() 34.9mm seat clap |
Geometry & Sizing
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 |
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.