Vitus Escarpe 29 CR Mountain Bike (2022)

The Escarpe 29 CR features a top-quality T700 carbon fibre front triangle and an ultra-strong aluminium rear, giving you stable and playful performance at a low weight. Equipped with a 12-Speed Shimano Deore groupset, a wide-ranging 10-51 Tooth cassette and hydraulic disc brakes, this trail-warrior climbs the steepest hills and race the fastest descents with ease.

It's also equipped with terrain smoothing Marzocchi Bomber Z2 forks and a RockShox Deluxe Select rear shock, and it rolls fast upon Tubeless Ready WTB ST Light i30 wheelset wrapped in high-grip Wide Trail (WT) Maxxis tyres.

Dependable and Versatile Full Suspension Trail Bike

No two trails are created equal and even your favourite singletrack will ride differently from one week to the next, so when you can’t trust the surface, you need absolute faith in the bike. Enter the Vitus Escarpe 29 CR Mountain Bike. Whether new to riding trails or looking to upgrade your ride, the Escarpe CR has reassuring stability that tames those intimidating obstacles - the off-camber turns, the wet roots and the rocky descents. You want a trail bike that inspires confidence, behaves predictably and leaves you grinning for more, not gritting your teeth. You want a bike that flows with total control and won’t feel like a grind on the climbs, keeping your legs fresh for one more run. You want a trustworthy sidekick out on the trails that keep the fun turned up. This is it.

Performance is defined by how a bike responds to hard braking, puts power through the pedals, negotiates technical ground and handles quick changes to body position. The carbon front triangle and aluminium rear of the Escarpe CR ensure a balanced ride feel and complete efficiency. The suspension and frame function as a system, together countering the fatiguing effects of pedal-bob (the irritating bounce that can happen when you're pushing hard) and reducing the harshness of small bumps and trail vibrations that kill speed.

Adjustable Flip-Chip Suspension Platform

Smoother is faster for longer. With an adjustable flip-chip, that can raise the bottom bracket by 6mm and increase the head angle, you can also customise the setup to best suit how and where you ride. It features geometry and performance that are optimised throughout the size range, so whether you are S or XL, there’s no compromise on how this bike feels.

When riding trails there’s enough to think about without having to consider how the bike is going to respond to the next turn or bump. You should just know. It should do what you need it to. No backchat and no fight. On the Escarpe you don’t have to compensate or compromise. You don’t have to adjust your style. Just ride. Just concentrate on having fun.

Key Features:

T700 carbon front triangle with alloy rear for a balance of efficiency and playful handling
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 and Deluxe Select R suspension
Shimano Deore 1x12 speed drivetrain
Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc brakes
WTB KOM Trail i30 Tubeless Ready rims with tape applied
Confidence-inspiring Maxxis Assegai and Dissector tyres
Suspension Travel: 150mm Front, 140mm Rear

Features:

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
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion
Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", 150mm travel, Rail damper, Float air spring, 34mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm bolt through axle, 44mm offset
Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper and ZS56/28.6 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S and M: 760mm Wide, L and XL: 780mm Wide
Stem: Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise
Grip(Tape): Vitus Lock On
Wheelset: WTB ST Light i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front and 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready
Front Rim: WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Rear Rim: WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
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
Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Dissector, 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing
Spoke: Stainless Steel, Double Butted
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 116 Links
Crankset: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
F/brake Set: Shimano MT420, Lever: BL-M4100, Caliper: BR-MT420, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc brakes
R/brake Set: Shimano MT420, Lever: BL-M4100, Caliper: BR-MT420, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc brakes
Brake Rotors: Shimano RT66 or SRAM CenterLine - Shimano: 203mm Front, SRAM: 200mm Front, 180mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Right Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Freewheel: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range
Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron Saddle, Black, Steel Rails
Seat Post: Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L and XL: 170mm drop
Seat Screw: Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter
Weight: Medium: 15.1kg (tubeless setup)

Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride

Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.