BikeRadar review the Vitus Escarpe 1

 

Vitus bikes are designed, created and delivered exclusively by Chain Reaction Cycles, and we're extremely proud of the 2012 range that we've developed over the last year.

 

A number of the bikes have already been tested by the cycling media – we've compiled a list of links at the bottom of this article.

 

Most recently, BikeRadar have published a review by Guy Kesteven of the full-suspension Escarpe 1 mountain bike, summing it up as: "An impressively well balanced and versatile trail bike, with no weak links at a remarkable price."

 

From local trails to the rock strewn Alps, the Escarpe 1 has the credentials to tackle whatever you lay in its path! 

We're really happy with the review, which praises the level of components, ride quality and value for money on offer. Here are some of the highlights of the review:

"The steering is slack enough not to shrink your nuts as soon as things get steep or the fork starts getting a real workout, but not so laidback that it ?ops and ?ounders on steep climbs or feels like you’re chasing a wheelbarrow around on ?at singletrack.

 

Through-axles at either end underline the calmly obedient character with useful accuracy. There's enough meat in the wheels and tyres to keep speed and survival expectations high on technical rocky trails. The bar ?ts between trees and it's far enough away to let you breathe on longer climbs.

 

Direct sell from Chain Reaction Cycles does mean you're getting a lot for your loot, for example, a 15mm-axled tapered-top Revelation fork up front rather than the more common Sektor. Most hardtails would be proud to have SRAM X9 shift kit wound up with a SRAM double and stopped with Avid Elixir brakes at this price too."

 

Read the full review now.  

 

Vitus bikes are available exclusively from Chain Reaction Cycles, ready to ride – so order yours now.

 

BikeMagic ride the Vitus Escarpe 1 and Blitz 1

Cycle magazine review the Vitus Vee-1