Vitus Escarpe 27 CRS Mountain Bike (2022)

The Vitus Escarpe 27 CRS Mountain Bike features a full-carbon frame that is equipped with 150mm-travel RockShox Lyrik suspension forks, a Deluxe Select+ rear shock and a Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed groupset with powerful SLX hydraulic disc brakes.

The Escarpe 27 CRS features a carbon frame, 150mm-travel RockShox Lyrik suspension forks and a RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock. Vitus has also equipped it with a Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed groupset that includes a wide-ranging 10-51T cassette and powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Nukeproof Neutron V2 wheels roll with superb pace and stability across all terrains and high-grip Maxxis Wide Trail (WT) MaxxTerra compound tyres grip the earth in all weather conditions. Finally, it's fitted with a Brand-X Ascend dropper seatpost and a high-quality Nukeproof finishing kit.

Strong and Lightweight Full-Carbon Trail Bike

Whether lapping your favourite trail centre loops or finding your way on unmarked tracks, the Vitus Escarpe 27 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.

Dependable, Versatile and Fun All Mountain Bike

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. This bike features geometry and performance that 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
RockShox Lyrik Select and Deluxe Select+ RT suspension
Shimano SLX 1x12 speed drivetrain
Powerful Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes
Nukeproof Neutron 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
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion
Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select 27.5"", 150mm travel, Charger RC damper, DebonAir, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 37mm 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 Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise
Grip(Tape): Vitus Lock On
Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Wheelset, 27.5", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front and 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready
Front Rim: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Rear Rim: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Front Hub: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
Rear Hub: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai, 27.5" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Dissector, 27.5" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing
Spoke: Stainless Steel, Double Butted
Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, 116 Links
Crankset: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
F/brake Set: Shimano SLX M7120, Lever: BL-M7100, Caliper: BR-M7120, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper
R/brake Set: Shimano SLX M7100, Lever: BL-M7100, Caliper: BR-M7100, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper
Rotors: Shimano RT66, 203mm Front, 180mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Right Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Freewheel: Shimano SLX M7100, 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, 34.9mm Diameter
Weight: Medium: 13.8kg (tubeless setup)

Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride

Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Please Note: 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.

About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today. In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes. Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes. “Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine. Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.