Vitus Escarpe 29 VR 2016
2016 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,274$
Weight | 14.27 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 135mm -
Fork Manitou
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Groupset GX, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
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 Expert, 140mm Travel, ISO Air spring, Ø32mm 7050 Butted Aluminium stanchions, Compression to Lockout and Rebound damping, TPC Technology ABS+ Trail Tuned, Tapered aluminium steerer, 15mm QR Through Axle
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT, 190mm x 51mm, Custom tune HVI ML 380
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 11-Speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1150, 10t-42t, 11-Speed
Crank
RaceFace Affect SL, 170mm, 32t
Bottom Bracket
RaceFace, BSA
Chain
KMC X11, 11-Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec D771, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Novatec D772, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB ST i23 TCS (tubeless ready), 29”
Spokes
Stainless Double Butted
Tires
WTB, Front: Vigilante TCS, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss TCS, Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 29” x 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M445, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Zero, 0 Degree Rise, 50mm Extension
Handlebar
Nukeproof Warhead, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5”
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Nukeproof OKLO Stealth, 31.6mm x 125mm Drop (100mm drop on size S)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| Front Center | 714 mm | 740 mm | 761 mm | 783 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 61 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 102 mm | 93 mm | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Stack | 612 mm | 621.21 mm | 630.41 mm | 639.62 mm |
| Reach | 408.22 mm | 420.58 mm | 447.95 mm | 465.31 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 | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1161 mm | 1187 mm | 1208 mm | 1230 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| 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 29 VR is part of the Vitus Escarpe model. Vitus launched 77 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Escarpe bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
Vitus Escarpe 2016 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1702$. Vitus Escarpe PRO 2016 is the most expensive one and costs 4013$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Vitus released this model in 2016, its price was 2067$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 33.62% lower.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes weigh an average 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.
Weighing 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs), the Escarpe 29 VR model is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 9.94% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Escarpe 29 VR components
Fork
This bike has the Manitou fork installed. The fork’s travel is 140mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. 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, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The Escarpe 29 VR has a rear shock with a travel of 135mm. The model RockShox Monarch RT is the one installed in this bike. 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
As for the wheels, Vitus Escarpe 29 VR 2016, has a 29″ aluminum model. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Escarpe 29 VR is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Vitus Escarpe 29 VR bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 152 cm – 201 cm (4.99 ft – 6.59 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Escarpe 29 VR. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.