Vitus Escarpe VRS SLX 1×12 2020 Full
The Vitus Escarpe mountain bikes are entry level and midrange treats for trail and all-mountain riders. With some choice Shimano componentry and performance-ready specs, these bikes do shine on the trails. On the downside, they are heavier than average, but they do pick up some great speeds. Read full review
Vitus Escarpe Review
Since the 70s, Vitus has been producing some brilliantly stiff and impressive rides. The Escarpe models are geared for the entry level and regular trail riders. We took them out to the nearby trails, the roughest we could find, and tested them out.
These bikes look amazing, no doubt, but they are pretty heavy compared to most bikes in their class. If you’re just starting on trail and mountain riding or you don’t intend to compete, then this won’t be an issue for you.
The bikes we tested had good travel, handled well throughout the test rides, except for the one little issue we had with the wheelset on the Escarpe 290 VR. They felt a little sluggish for our liking, and took a bit of time to pick up speed. Once they do get going, they’re smooth and fast. The VRS was the most responsive, with excellent traction and acceleration. The gearing is superb on steeper and longer climbs.
+Pros:
- Looks great
- Suitable for all mountain riding
- Mostly smooth and fast on the trail
- Excellent responsiveness
- Solid traction and acceleration on VRS
- Good gearing and componentry (Shimano SLX and Deore)
- Good for new and regular trail riders
-Cons:
- On the heavy side
- Sluggish wheels on some models
The Verdict
Overall, these are excellent bikes for the trail and for endurance riding, but they’re not meant for the enthusiast or competition.
We certainly liked the Vitus Escarpe bikes, but we would only recommend it if you need a bike to hit the trails with leisurely and frequently. If you are looking for something to get into competition or practice with, there’s better out there.
Providing every rampant run with 140mm of rear travel, the Escarpe gives an unbeatable trail-riding experience, allowing you to climb to the highest highs and drop back down with confidence and composure. High-Performance, Alloy-Framed, Full Suspension MTB This VRS model comes kitted out with a top-end 150mm Fox Float 36 Performance fork and 140mm Fox Float DPS Performance rear shock to bear the brunt of every bump and bang on your way across the mountain. It also comes with Shimano XT/SLX 12 Speed gearing, Shimano SLX disc brakes plus internal dropper post routing for the Brand-X Ascend dropper post. This venturesome Vitus rolls you smoothly and steadily on its DT Swiss M1700 rims and 2.6” wide Maxxis 3C tyres, to give a tubeless-ready, high-grip and easy-handling experience as you weave your way to off-road excellence. • Escarpe 6061-T6 alloy 27.5” frame with boost spacing and modern aggressive geometry • 140mm rear suspension, 150mm front suspension • Shimano XT/SLX 12 speed groupset • Brand-X Ascend Internal Dropper Post • Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount • Tubeless-ready Maxxis 3C Tyres with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included ON SALE: Late November Built, Tuned and Tested Rest assured that each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab. Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
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