Vitus Escarpe 29 CR Mountain 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,077$
Weight | 15.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 180mm -
Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
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, 6061-T6 alloy rear, 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
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", 150mm travel, Rail damper, Float air spring, 34mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm bolt through axle, 44mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select R, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range
Crank
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 116 Links
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Tires
Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT420 or SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT66 or SRAM CenterLine, Shimano: 203mm Front, SRAM: 200mm Front, 180mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise
Handlebar
Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 760mm Wide, L & XL: 780mm Wide
Grips
Vitus Lock On, N/A
Headset
Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron Saddle, Black, Steel Rails
Seatpost
Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, 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 CR Mountain belongs to the Vitus Escarpe model. There are 77 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Vitus Escarpe bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Vitus Escarpe 27 Mountain 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2432$. On the other hand, Vitus Escarpe 29 AMP 2022, is the most expensive and costs 5999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Enduro bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Escarpe 29 CR Mountain price was 2796$. In conclusion, this bike price is 28.72% lower than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Enduro bikes average weight
Enduro bikes weigh an average of 14.27 kg (31.46 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.
Vitus Escarpe 29 CR Mountain it’s weighing 15.1 kg (33.29 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 5.82% heavier than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
The Escarpe 29 CR Mountain comes factory-installed with the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork. This has a travel range of 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Deluxe Select R rear shock model, which has a travel of 180mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Escarpe 29 CR Mountain model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Escarpe 29 CR Mountain has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Escarpe 29 CR 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 CR Mountain includes 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.