Vitus Escarpe 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,006$
Weight | 14.12 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 135mm -
Fork Manitou
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 171cm
MD
169cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 191cm
XL
189cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 135mm Travel
Suspension Fork
Manitou Minute Comp, 140mm Travel, TS Air spring, Ø32mm Aluminium stanchions, Compression to Lockout and Rebound damping, TPC Technology ABS+ Trail Tuned, Tapered aluminium steerer, 15mm QR Through Axle
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune HVI ML
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-M615 Shadow Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, Direct Mount FD-M616
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SL-M610, Rapid Fire Plus, 10-Speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50, 11t-36t, 10-Speed
Crank
FSA Gamma Drive, MegaExo, 170mm, 36tx24t
Bottom Bracket
FSA, MegaExo (BSA)
Chain
KMC X10, 10-Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Formula, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB ST i23 TCS, 27.5”
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss Comp27.5” x 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M396, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 7 Degree Rise, 60mm Extension
Handlebar
Vitus Riser Bar, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 15mm Rise, 740mm Wide
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5”
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 701 mm | 726 mm | 747 mm | 769 mm |
| Rake | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 590.93 mm | 590.93 mm | 600.14 mm | 609.34 mm |
| Reach | 408.66 mm | 433.66 mm | 450.94 mm | 468.21 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 574 mm | 599 mm | 619 mm | 639 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 382 mm | 433 mm | 483 mm | 523 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134 mm | 1159 mm | 1180 mm | 1201 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 181 cm | 191 cm | 201 cm |
Model Overview
Escarpe belongs to the Vitus Escarpe model. Vitus released 77 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Escarpe 290 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1823$. Vitus Escarpe PRO 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 4378$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Vitus released this model in 2015, its price was 1823$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 51.51% smaller.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
a bit heavier than average, Escarpe has a weight of 14.12 kg (31.13 lbs). To sum up, it’s 8.78% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The Manitou is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 140mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch R model, with a travel of 135mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Escarpe model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Escarpe comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 152 cm – 201 cm (4.99 ft – 6.59 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.