RRP: £1999.99


Description

Trail riding; enduro racing; all day epics and backwoods assaults; whatever your preference the Vitus Escarpe platform will take it all in its stride!
The Escarpe VRX is decked out with high performance components including Manitou Mattoc Expert 150mm forks; SRAM 1×11 drivetrain; Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes; Nukeproof OKLO Stealth dropper seatpost; WTB/Novatec wheelset and a Nukeproof/Vitus cockpit to complete the package.
“Vitus have created an excellent suspension platform that takes the big hits, has good small bump sensitivity and still pedals well. The Escarpe goes way out the boundaries of what we thought possible of short travel trail bike, an excellent choice for the weekend warrior who wants to try and push their riding limits without feeling under or over biked. We were impressed with the well thought out spec at an amazing price. Enduro-MTB.com

• Intended use – Trail/Enduro
• Wheel size – 27.5”
• Travel – 135mm, Horst link suspension with horizontal floating shock mount.
• Recommended fork travel – 140-150mm
• Construction – 6061 T6 triple butted
• Large 15mm main axle with Collet lock security
• Shimano 142x12mm E Trough axle system
• 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 – TBC
• 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 reward axle path helping to keep your momentum.
• 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, this helps 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 RT3 Debon Air shock which features a custom tune with rebound and two step compression adjustment.

Specification


FrameHydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium
ForksManitou Mattoc Expert
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3 Debon Air
ChainsetRaceFace Affect SL
Bottom BracketRaceFace
ShiftersSRAM X1
Chain GuideE.Thirteen XCX+ 105
Rear DerailleurSRAM X1
CassetteSRAM XG-1150
ChainSRAM PCX1
RimsWTB ST i23 TCS (tubeless ready)
Front HubNovatec D771
Rear HubNovatec D772
SpokesStainless Double Butted
TyresWTB
Front BrakeShimano SLX BR-M675
Rear BrakeShimano SLX BR-M675
HandlebarsNukeproof Warhead
StemNukeproof Zero
HeadsetFSA Orbit 1.5
SaddleVitus
SeatpostNukeproof OKLO Stealth
SeatclampVitus QR
Weight14.42kg/31.79lbs (size M)

Geometry

Size  Small Medium Large X-Large
Rec. Rider Height  5’2″ – 5’7″  5’7″ – 5’11”  5’11” – 6’3″  6’3” – 6’7”
Rec. Rider Height  152cm – 170cm  170cm – 180cm 180cm – 190cm  190cm – 201cm
Rec. Inside Leg  26.5″ – 30″  30″ – 32″  32″ – 34″  34” – 37”
Rec. Inside Leg  67cm – 76cm  76cm – 81cm  81cm – 86cm  86cm – 94cm
Seat Tube 382mm 433mm 483mm 523mm
(A) Effective Top Tube 575mm 600mm 620mm 640mm
(G) Reach 409.66mm 434.66mm 451.94mm 469.21mm
(F) Stack 591.93mm 591.93mm 601.14mm 610.34mm
(D) Chainstay 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm
(E) Head Tube 110mm 110mm 120mm 130mm
(B) Head Tube Angle 66.5˚ 66.5˚ 66.5˚ 66.5˚
(C) Effective Seat Tube Angle 74.5˚ 74.5˚ 74.5˚ 74.5˚
Bottom Bracket Drop 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm
Wheelbase 1135.5mm 1160.5mm 1181.7mm 1202.9mm
Seat Post Diameter 31.6mm 31.6mm 31.6mm 31.6mm
Bottom Bracket 73mm BSA 73mm BSA 73mm BSA 73mm BSA
Head Set ZS44/28.6▕  ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6▕  ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6▕  ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6▕  ZS56/40
Front Mech HDM HDM HDM HDM
Rear Axle 12mm x 142mm E Thru 12mm x 142mm E Thru 12mm x 142mm E Thru 12mm x 142mm E Thru
Frame Material 6061-T6 Alloy 6061-T6 Alloy 6061-T6 Alloy 6061-T6 Alloy
Based on Axle to Crown 530mm 530mm 530mm 530mm

 

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