Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain Bike (2021)

The Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain Bike rolls upon 29" DT Swiss M1900 wheels and features a Shimano SLX 1x12 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes aboard a carbon/alloy frame that's optimised for efficient climbing and stable descending.

The All-New Escarpe - Vitus has taken everything they loved about their Escarpe platform and made it better. Quick up the hills and even quicker going back down, it's a true confidence-inspiring all-mountain trail bike.

Optimised Geometry and Improved Suspension

The Escarpe 29 features a redesigned carbon front triangle paired with an aluminium rear end. With revamped geometry and improved suspension kinematics to ensure the Escarpe climbs efficiently on the way up and descends with playful confidence on the way back down, it will take your riding to the next level.

Confidence-inspiring All-Mountain Bike

Vitus has straightened the leverage curve and increased the progressivity to improve the small bump sensitivity and mid-stroke support to keep you in control when the trails get rough. Along with improved geometry, the new Escarpe also has improved seat post insertion which allows for a longer dropper post to be fitted as standard ensuring you get the most comfortable riding position on the way up and back down. Basically, the Vitus Escarpe is better in every way. If you want a confidence-inspiring all-mountain bike that can climb as well as a trail bike and descend like an enduro bike, then the Escarpe is for you.

RockShox Pike Forks and Deluxe Select+ Rear Shock

Out of the box, the Escarpe 29 CRS is ready to hit your trail of choice. It comes with 140mm of frame travel, matched with buttery smooth 150mm RockShox Pike forks and a RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock to keep you planted when the trails get rough. Shimano's 1x12 wide range SLX drivetrain provides reliable shifting for all-day epics while the Shimano SLX brakes provide ample stopping power.

DT Swiss M1900 Wheels and Maxxis Tubeless Ready Tyres

Rolling on the high-performance DT Swiss M1900 wheels and a Maxxis Assegai / Dissector tubeless-ready tyre combo to provide the right balance of grip and speed. Finished with Nukeproof components and a Brand-X Ascend dropper post, you’ll have the confidence to take your trail riding to the next level with the Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain Bike.

Features:

Frame: Escarpe T700 carbon front triangle, alloy 6061 rear Internal cable routing, post mount disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle 
Fork: RockShox Pike Select 29” Charger RC damper, DebonAir, 35mm stanchions, 150mm travel, 110mm x 15mm MaxleStealth axle 37mm offset 
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ DebonAir, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion 
Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5 Sealed bearings, OD44, 44/28.6 – 56/40
Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon riser Alloy 7050, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 760mm wide S/M, 780mm wide L/XL 
Stem: Nukeproof Neutron Alloy 6061, 45mm reach, 0° rise
Grips: Vitus lock on
Wheelset:
Front Wheel: DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE 6 Bolt Black Front, 15x110mm, 29"
Rear Wheel: DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE 6 Bolt Black, 12x148mm, 29" Shimano Microspline Driver Body
Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO/TR, 29” x 2.50”
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Dissector 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO/TR, 29” x 2.40”
Chain: Shimano SLX M7100 12 speed
Crankset: Shimano SLX M7100 30t, 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB52, BSA  73mm BSA Threaded
Front Brake: Shimano SLX MT7120
Rear Brake: Shimano SLX MT7100
Rotors: Shimano SM-RT66 203mm front / 180mm rear, 6 bolt 
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed 
Rear Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100 Rapidfire plus, 12 speed
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100 10t-51t, 12 speed 
Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron
Seatpost: Brand-X Ascend dropper Remote lever, 31.6mm,  S 125mm drop/M 150mm drop/L,XL 170mm drop
Seat Screw: Vitus bolt, 34.9mm
Weight: 14.82kg (Medium frame, tubeless setup)

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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.

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.