Whether lapping your favourite trail centre loops or finding your way on unmarked tracks, the Vitus Escarpe 290 CRS Mountain Bike brings reassuring control and trust that will inspire confidence no matter where your front wheel points.
It loves kicking up dust on fast summer rides and when you reach the edge of that wet, rooted descent or techy rock garden, the sections that can make you doubt, it’s the voice that says, “You’ve got this!” You want a full-carbon trail bike that feels planted and finds the effortless flow that keeps you grinning for more, not gritting your teeth. You want a bike that brings traction and holds speed on the climbs, keeping your legs fresh for one more run. This is it.
Whether braking hard, pushing more power or negotiating a twisty descent, your centre of gravity is rarely constant, so key to the whole system is efficiency. To deal with the dynamic nature of trail riding, the Escarpe stays predictable and consistent so that you can stay loose. No white knuckles here. The suspension kinematics have been enhanced compared to the previous platform, further countering the effects of pedal-bob and reducing the harshness of small bumps and trail vibrations that drain your energy and kill speed. Smoother is faster for longer. With an adjustable flip-chip, that can raise the bottom bracket by 6mm and increase the head angle, you can also customise the setup to best suit how and where you ride. Whatsmore, geometry and performance are optimised throughout the size range, so whether you are S or XL, there’s no compromise on how this bike feels.
When riding trails there’s enough to think about without having to consider how the bike is going to respond to the next turn or obstacle. You should just know. It should do what you need it to. No back-chat and no fight. On the Escarpe you don’t have to compensate or compromise. You don’t have to adjust your style. Just ride. Just concentrate on having fun.
- Full T800 frame sheds weight for a truly responsive ride
- RockShox Lyrik Select & Deluxe Select+ RT suspension
- SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain
- Powerful SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc brakes
- Nukeproof Neutron V2 tubeless ready wheelset with tape applied
- Confidence inspiring Maxxis Assegai & Dissector tyres
Carbon/Alloy Escarpe Trail PlatformModern geometry with adjustable flip chip, improved suspension kinematics and a smile inducing ride. |
Frame MaterialFull T800 carbon fibre front & rear triangles |
Suspension Travel (MTB Only)150mm Front, 140mm Rear |
Wheel Size29" |
Available SizeS, M, L, XL |
ColourOctane Red |
Weight:Medium: 14.2kg (tubeless setup) |
£3,399.99
Specifications
FRAMEEscarpe full T800 carbon front & rear triangles Internal cable routing, post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 180mm Length, 13mm Thread Length, M12xP1.0 Thread Pitch |
REAR HUB Nukeproof Neutron V2 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, HG Freehub, 148mm x 12mm |
FORKSRockShox Lyrik Select 29" 150mm travel, Charger RC damper, DebonAir, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset |
WHEELSETNukeproof Neutron V2 Wheelset
29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, HG Freehub, Tubeless Ready |
SHOCKRockShox Deluxe Select+ RT 205mm x 60mm, trunnion |
FRONT TYREMaxxis Assegai 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing |
CHAINSETSRAM Stylo 7K Eagle 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length |
REAR TYREMaxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing |
BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM DUB BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell |
BRAKESSRAM DB8 Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper |
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM CenterLine 200mm Front, 180mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed, Long Cage |
HANDLEBARSNukeproof Horizon V2 Riser
7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 760mm Wide, L & XL: 780mm Wide |
SHIFTERSSRAM GX Eagle
12 Speed, Trigger Shifter |
STEMNukeproof Neutron AM
6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise |
CASSETTESRAM PG-1230 Eagle 12 Speed, 11-50T Range |
HEADSETNukeproof
ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube |
CHAINSRAM NX Eagle
12 Speed, 116 Links |
GRIPSVitus Lock On
N/A |
FRONT RIMNukeproof Neutron V2
29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
SADDLENukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle
Black, Ti Alloy Rails |
REAR RIMNukeproof Neutron V2
29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
SEATPOSTBrand-X Ascend Dropper
Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop |
FRONT HUBNukeproof Neutron V2
32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm |
SEATCLAMPVitus
36.4mm Diameter |
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 |
(A) Seat Tube Length | 380mm | 410mm | 440mm | 480mm |
(B) Effective Top Tube Length | 566mm | 595mm | 619mm | 660mm |
(C) Reach | 437mm | 451mm | 478mm | 522mm |
(D) Stack | 616mm | 625mm | 634mm | 642mm |
(E) Chainstay Length | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
(F) Headtube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm | 130mm |
(G) Headtube Angle* | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
(H) Effective Seat Tube Angle | 77° | 77° | 77.5° | 78° |
(I) Actual Seat Tube Angle | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
(J) Saddle Layback | 146.65mm | 163.01mm | 172.92mm | 188.84mm |
(K) BB to Saddle Height at Saddle Layback | 650mm | 700mm | 750mm | 800mm |
(L) Wheelbase | 1188mm | 1218mm | 1249mm | 1297mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
Chainguide Mount | ISCG05 | ISCG05 | ISCG05 | ISCG05 |
Handlebar Width/Rise | 760mm/25mm | 760mm/25mm | 800mm/25mm | 800mm/25mm |
Seatpost Insert Depth | 177mm | 215mm | 242mm | 270mm |
*All Escarpe bikes come with a flip chip, geometry numbers stated are for the low setting, if you switch to the high setting the head angle increases by 0.5 degrees and the BB Drop lifts by 6mm. |
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