Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 152cm
MD
167cm - 152cm
LG
177cm - 182cm
XL
188cm - 182cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 Alloy, long, slack & low modern geometry
Suspension Fork
150mm Fox 36 Fit Grip 2 Factory Boost, 29”, 150mm, 44mm offset
Rear Shock
Fox DPX2 Fit Grip 2 Factory, Float, 3 position adjustment, Trunnion, Evol LV, 185x50mm, 0.9 spacer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7000 11-46t, 11 speed
Crank
Shimano XT M8000, 170mm, 32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Chain
KMC X11 EPT, 11 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30, 110x15mm Boost
Rear Hub
DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30, 148x12mm Boost
Rims
DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30
Spokes
N/A
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Minion DHR II (R), 29 x 2.5WT 3C Maxx Terra / EXO / TR (F) 29 x 2.4WT 3C MaxxTerra / EXO / TR(R)
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RE, 200mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm
Handlebar
Nukeproof Horizon, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm
Headset
Nukeproof
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Horizon SL
Seatpost
Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm - Drop S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| Front Center | 747 mm | 768 mm | 790 mm | 815 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 115 mm | 116 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 628 mm | 637 mm | 637 mm |
| Reach | 431 mm | 449 mm | 466 mm | 491 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 599 mm | 619 mm | 639 mm | 664 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 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1194 mm | 1215 mm | 1237 mm | 1262 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 167 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | 152 cm | 182 cm | 182 cm |
About this model
Escarpe 29 VRX is part of the Vitus Escarpe model. There are 77 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Escarpe 27 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1945$. Vitus Escarpe 27 VRX 2019 on the other hand costs 3648$, and is the most expensive model.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3648$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Escarpe 29 VRX price is 1.36% more expensive than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Escarpe 29 VRX components
Fork
Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX 2019 bike is equipped with the Fox Factory Float 36 fork, and has 150mm travel. 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.
Wheels
The Escarpe 29 VRX 2019 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 182 cm (5.15 ft – 5.97 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Escarpe 29 VRX. 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.