Mountain Biking UK

VITUS ESCARPE 29 CRS

THE UPDATED SUSPENSION GIVES THE BIKE A DECENT AMOUNT OF SUPPORT, SO YOU CAN POP AND PLAY ON THE TRAIL - USEFUL WHEN THE TERRAIN IS MELLOWER

Vitus have been making waves over the past few years with their well thought-out bikes, which combine great specs and geometry with competitive prices. With this 2021 update to their trail bike, the Escarpe – including a carbon/alloy frame – we’ll find out whether the brand have continued to go from strength to strength.

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