Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX - £3,599.99

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 VRX utilises the high performance 150mm Fox Float 36 Factory FIT fork and 140mm Fox Float DPS Factory rear shock to swallow up the roughest terrain. The Escarpe 29 VRX features a mix of Shimano XTR/XT 12 Speed gearing, Shimano XT disc brakes, plus internal dropper post routing for the Brand-X Ascend dropper post. Finishing off this trail-ready ride are the robust DT Swiss XM1501 Spline 30 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
  • 140mm Fox Factory rear suspension, 150mm Fox Factory 36 front suspension
  • Shimano XTR/XT 12 speed groupset
  • Shimano XT Brakes
  • Brand-X Ascend Internal dropper post
  • Tubeless ready Maxxis 3C Tyres

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:15.2kg

£3,599.99

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Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
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Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

Specifications

FRAMEEscarpe 29" 140mm travel full suspension frame

Boost, 6061 Alloy

REAR HUB XM1501 Spline

FORKSFox Float 36 Factory FIT GRIP 2 150mm

29in, Fit Grip 2, Light Compression Tune, HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR adjusters, Kabolt 110, 44mm Offset

SPOKESDT SWISS

SHOCKFox Float DPS Factory

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

FRONT TYREMAXXIS ASSEGAI

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

CHAINSETRaceface NEXT R carbon

30T shimano 12 speed, 170mm

REAR TYREMAXXIS MINION DHR II

29X2.40 WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR

BOTTOM BRACKETRaceface BSA 73mm

Ø30mm

FRONT BRAKEShimano XT M8100

METAL PAD(W/FIN), 203mm rotor

FRONT DERAILLEUR

REAR BRAKEShimano XT M8100

METAL PAD(W/FIN), 180mm rotor

REAR DERAILLEURShimano XTR 12 speed

RD-M9100, SHADOW PLUS

HANDLEBARSNukeproof Horizon

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

SHIFTERSShimano XT 12 speed

SL-M8100-R, I-Spec EV

STEMNukeproof Horizon

50mm * 31.8mm

CASSETTEShimano XT 12 speed 10-51T

CS-M8100-12, 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T

HEADSETACROS

ZS 44mm/56mm

CHAINKMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust

CN-M8100

GRIPSVITUS

Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber

FRONT RIMXM1501 Spline 30

29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTER LOCK, Boost 110x15mm

SADDLEWTB Volt 142 RACE

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REAR RIMXM1501 Spline 30

29", 30mm inner rim width, CENTERLOCK, Boost 148x12mm, Shimano 12 speed MICROSPLINE

SEATPOSTBrand X Ascend

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

FRONT HUBXM1501 Spline

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

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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