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The Escarpe continues to set the benchmark on value for money with an updated spec for 2017 to provide an aggressive trail and enduro race ready bike out of the box!

Welcome to aggressive trail riding; backwoods assaults and adventures on two wheels; whatever your preference the Vitus Escarpe platform will take it all in its stride!

The Escarpe features a RockShox Sektor TK fork; Shimano Deore/RaceFace groupset; WTB/Novatec wheelset and Nukeproof & Vitus finishing kit to complete the package.

• Intended use – Trail/Enduro
• Wheel size – 27.5”
• Travel – 135mm, Horst link suspension with horizontal floating shock mount.
• Fork travel – 140mm
• Construction – 6061 T6 triple butted alloy
• Large 15mm Through Axle front axle
• Shimano 142x12mm E Trough rear axle
• Aggressive Trail Geometry (low, Slack, Long with short stem)
• Sizes – S, M, L, XL
• Removable High Direct FD mount.
• ISCG 05-mounts for chainguide compatibility
• Bolt on down tube protector to protect the down tube and cables from rock strikes.
• Weight – 26kg/31.44lbs (size M)
• Internal cable routing for Stealth Reverb
• Main pivot location – This is located in a fixed high and forward position in line with a 32T chain ring position, this gives natural anti squat/bob when pedalling in the most commonly used 1x 32T setup without relying on excessive chain tension and none of the related pedal feedback.
• Chainstay pivot location – This pivot is placed in line with the chainstay eliminating any force directed to the shock linkage causing the shock to compressing (pedal bob) due to chain tension. This pivot location also maximizes active suspension when using the rear brake similar to a floating brake design without the added weight.
• Rearward Axle path – Because of the main pivot location, the Escarpe has 55mm of travel with a reward axle path which all helps the rider to carry momentum over rough terrain and especially square edged hits.
• Leverage rate design – The leverage rate is designed to have a falling rate to sag point then go mildly progressive; this helps the bike sit comfortably in the sag position with a stable platform. The lower shock mount moves forward with the suspension; helping to keep a linier rate without falling off at full travel. This movement also reduces the shock angle change at full travel reducing side loads and improving the reliability of the shock.

Rear wheel travel is controlled via the RockShox Monarch RT air shock which features a custom tune and rebound adjustment.

Specification

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