Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,612$
Weight | 14.82 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Fork RockShox Pike Select
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Groupset SLX -
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
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
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7100, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX M7100 Rapidfire plus, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7100, 10t-51t, 12 speed
Crank
Shimano SLX M7100, 30t, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BB52, BSA, 73mm BSA Threaded
Chain
Shimano SLX M7100 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss M1900 15x110mm, 6 bolt
Rear Hub
DT Swiss M1900, 12x148mm, 6 bolt, microspline
Rims
DT Swiss M 1900 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 SLX MT7120, N/A
Disk Rotors
Shimano SM-RT66, 203mm front / 180mm rear, 6 bolt
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Neutron 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 |
Model Overview
Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain belongs to the Vitus Escarpe model. There are 77 bikes that carry this model name. 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 economical model, with a starting price of 2432$. Vitus Escarpe 27 CRX Mountain 2021 on the other hand costs 4256$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Enduro bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even though the average price of an Enduro bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3283$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 9.63% lower.
Enduro bikes average weight
Enduro bikes have an average weight of 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
slightly heavier than average, Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain has a weight of 14.82 kg (32.67 lbs). To sum up, it’s 3.85% heavier than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain components
Fork
The Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain comes factory-installed with the RockShox Pike Select fork. This has a travel range of 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain model has 29″ aluminum wheels. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Sizes
Escarpe 29 CRS Mountain comes in 4 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!