Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,683$
Weight | 14.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 169cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory Series 29”, Kashima coating, Grip2 damper, 36mm stanchions, 150mm travel, 110mm x 15mm QR axle 44mm rake
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Factory, Kashima coating, EVOL air spring, 3 position lever, 205mm x 65mm, trunnion
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100 Rapidfire plus, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 10t-51t, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano XT M8100, 30t, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BB52, BSA, 73mm BSA Threaded
Chain
Shimano XT M8100 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss M 1700 110mm x 15mm thru axle, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub
DT Swiss M 1700, 6 Bolt, Shimano microspline driver, Boost – 148mm x 12mm thru axle
Rims
DT Swiss M 1700 SPLINE 6 Bolt Black Front, 15x110mm, 29"
Spokes
DT Swiss N/A
Tires
Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO/TR, 29” x 2.50”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT MT8120, N/A
Disk Rotors
Shimano SM-RT76 or Brakco DR-02, 203mm front / 180mm rear, 6 bolt
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Horizon Alloy 6061, 45mm reach, 0° rise
Handlebar
Nukeproof Horizon riser Alloy 7050, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 760mm wide S/M, 780mm wide L/XL
Grips
Vitus lock on N/A
Headset
Acros AZX-212-CO R5 Sealed bearings, OD44, 44/28.6 – 56/40
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron N/A
Seatpost
Brand-X Ascend dropper Remote lever, 31.6mm, S 125mm drop/M 150mm drop/L,XL 170mm drop
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Front Center | 750 mm | 780 mm | 811 mm | 843 mm |
| Rake | 37 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 134 mm | 122 mm | 122 mm | 121 mm |
| Stack | 614 mm | 622 mm | 631 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 434 mm | 448 mm | 475 mm | 502 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563 mm | 592 mm | 616 mm | 640 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77 ° | 77 ° | 77.5 ° | 78 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 410 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185 mm | 1215 mm | 1246 mm | 1278 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain belongs to the Vitus Escarpe model. Vitus released 77 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Escarpe bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Escarpe 27 CR Mountain 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2432$. On the other hand, Vitus Escarpe 27 CRX Mountain 2021, is the most expensive and costs 4256$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Enduro bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 4256$. If we compare this with the average Enduro bike cost we notice that the price is 18.26% higher.
Enduro bikes average weight
Enduro bikes have an average weight of 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 14.3 kg (31.53 lbs), the Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain model is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 0.21% heavier than the average Enduro bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Factory Float 36 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 150mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain 2021, has a 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Sizes
Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain comes in 4 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX Mountain comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.