Vitus E-Escarpe 290 VRS Electric Mountain Bike

The E-Escarpe is an all-mountain eMTB designed for singletrack, after-work laps, and for those looking for a pedal-assist alternative to a standard trail bike. Its balanced geometry is a blast uphill and down, and its Shimano EP801 drive system is intuitive and can be tuned to suit the way you ride.

It’s an eMTB for the rider who wants a nimble and responsive e-bike; a bike that’s a little less of an e-enduro brawler and instead a little more versatile and responsive.

Closely based on our award-winning Escarpe trail bike, the E-Escarpe is powered by the grunty and Shimano STEPS EP801 drive unit and a 630Wh battery. This motor system makes 85Nm of climb-eating torque and peaks at 600w of power — a capable tool in an all-mountain setting.

Our goal was to make an eMTB that handled exactly like the rock-solid Escarpe trail bike, which is exactly where our designers landed. We began development on the E-Escarpe by starting with the original Escarpe frame and making small tweaks to make room for the EP801 drive system and adjusting the geometry for eMTB use. The result is an e-bike chassis that’s efficient on climbs and an absolute blast on descents; flickable enough to rail switchbacks and blitz rock gardens while still placing emphasis on uphill efficiency. It’s what we at Vitus envision as the ideal all-day, do-anything, ride-anywhere eMTB.

Key Features

• RockShox Lyrik Select & Super Deluxe Select R suspension


• Efficient Shimano STEPS EP801 motor with 630Wh internal battery


• Shimano SLX 1x12 speed drivetrain


• Powerful SRAM DB8 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes


• Nukeproof Neutron V2 tubeless-ready wheelset with tape applied


• Confidence inspiring Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II tyres

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: E-Escarpe 6061-T6 Double Butted Alloy


• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select RC 29


• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select R

Wheels

• Rims: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Wheelset 29


• Tyres: (F) Maxxis Assegai - 29 x 2.5, (R) Maxxis Minion DHR II - 29 x 2.4

Drivetrain

• Crankset: E*Thirteen E*Spec Plus


• Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100 - 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus


• Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 - 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage


• Chain: KMC X12


• Cassette: Geardrive GM12 - 12 Speed, 11-52T Range

Components

• Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser


• Stem: Nukeproof Neutron AM


• Grips: Vitus Lock On


• Brakes: SRAM DB8 - Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper


• Saddle: Nukeproof Trail Saddle


• Seatpost: Brand-X Ascend Dropper - Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter

E-System

• Motor: Shimano STEPS EP801 - Power Output 250W, Max Torque 85Nm


• Battery: Shimano BT-EN806-A - 630Wh, Downtube Integrated


• Controller: Shimano SC-EM800 - Boost, Trail, Eco, Off & Walk modes

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