Escarpe

Name: Vitus Escarpe
Brand: Vitus

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Origin

The Escarpe joined the Vitus lineup to give the brand a full-suspension trail bike capable of keeping up with premium names. Using Horst-link kinematics (the same patent behind Specialized FSR) and T800 carbon in the top frames, it undercuts rivals on price while offering similar geometry and travel numbers.

Specifications

Frame: Full T800 carbon (CRX/top build) or T700 carbon front + alloy rear triangle (CR/CRS). Post mount disc, 148x12mm Boost thru-axle, internal cable routing
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Shimano Deore 12-speed (CR), Shimano SLX 12-speed (CRS), Shimano XT 12-speed (CRX), or SRAM X01 12-speed (AMP) — build-dependent
Brakes: 4-piston hydraulic disc: Shimano MT420/SLX/XT or SRAM Code RSC depending on build tier
Wheels: 29", tubeless-ready

The verdict

+Strengths

150/140mm travel suits the majority of trail riding worldwide
Flip-chip geometry tuning is genuinely useful, not a gimmick
Strong value proposition vs comparable Specialized/Trek full-suspension platforms

−Weaknesses

Entry builds (CR) use Deore — brakes and suspension fine, but heavier than XT tier
Alloy rear triangle on non-CRX builds adds weight vs full-carbon competitors
Geometry is trail-focused; not the best choice for pure enduro or XC racing