Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain Bike

Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain Bike

The Escarpe 29 CRX from Vitus sits at the pinnacle of full-suspension trail bike performance and style. This elegant race bike features a full-carbon frame that’s adorned with Fox Float Factory Kashima-coated suspension front and rear, giving you a buttery-smooth ride with exceptional agility, control and traction. It’s armed with a smooth-shifting Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed groupset that includes a Shimano XT chainset, a 10-51 Tooth wide-range cassette and powerful XT hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon a Tubeless Ready Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset wrapped in Tubeless Ready 3C MaxxTerra compound Maxxis tyres.

This full-suspension race bike offers outstanding composure and prowess in all-weather and all-terrain conditions, making it the ideal journey companion or race-day partner for riding anywhere on Earth.

Strong and Lightweight Full-Suspension Trail Bike

Dappled forest light on warm dusty trails. The soundtrack of tyres rushing through berms, nimbly threading a rock garden and the buzz of a happy freewheel. Eyes trained on the way ahead. You’re focused, but it’s easy. On the full-carbon Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX there are no distractions. All trust and total control. But life isn’t a photoshoot, so let’s get real here. Swap in off-camber, hectic off-piste and washed-out turns, slick roots and “that climb” back to the trail head. It doesn’t matter. The Escarpe is poised and planted – perfectly balanced to flow with you no matter where the trail goes. You and the bike are singing from the same hymn sheet.

You want a bike that inspires confidence on technical descents and keeps you grinning for more, not gritting your teeth. You want a bike that holds speed and drives keenly into the climbs, keeping your legs fresh for one more run. You want to keep the weight down and the performance high. 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.

Flip-Chip Adjustable Suspension Platform

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. Vitus has ensured that 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 backchat 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.

Key Features:

• Full T800 frame sheds weight for a truly responsive ride
• Fox 36 and Float DPS Factory Series suspension
• Shimano XT 1×12 speed drivetrain
• Powerful Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes
• Nukeproof Horizon V2 Tubeless Ready wheelset with tape applied
• Confidence-inspiring Maxxis Assegai and Dissector tyres
• Suspension Travel: 150mm Front, 140mm Rear

Features:

• Frame: Escarpe full T800 carbon front and 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 Shock: Fox Float DPS Factory Series, Kashima coating, Grip2 air spring, EVOL, 3 position lever, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion
• Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory Series 29″, 150mm travel, Kashima coating, GRIP2 damper, 36mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset
• Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper and ZS56/28.6 lower to suit 1-1/8″ upper tapered to 1.5″ lower headtube
• Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S and M: 760mm Wide, L and XL: 780mm Wide
• Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 6061 Alloy, 50mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 5° Rise
• Grip(Tape): Vitus Lock On
• Wheelset: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Wheelset, 29″, 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front and 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready
• Front Rim: Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29″, 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
• Rear Rim: Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29″, 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
• Front Hub: Nukeproof Horizon V2, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
• Rear Hub: Nukeproof Horizon V2, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
• Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai, 29″ x 2.50″ WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing
• Rear Tyre: Maxxis Dissector, 29″ x 2.4″ WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing
• Spoke: Stainless Steel, Double Butted
• Chain: Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, 116 Links
• Crankset: Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
• F/brake Set: Shimano XT M8120, Lever: BL-M8100, Caliper: BR-M8120, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper
• R/brake Set: Shimano XT M8100, Lever: BL-M8100, Caliper: BR-M8100, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper
• Rotors: Shimano RT76, 203mm Front, 180mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
• Right Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
• Freewheel: Shimano XT M8100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range
• Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron Saddle, Black, Steel Rails
• Seat Post: Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L and XL: 170mm drop
• Seat Screw: Vitus, 36.4mm Diameter
• Weight: Medium: 14kg (tubeless setup)

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

• All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.

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