Vitus E-Escarpe VRS: The right bike for any job

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 adjusted 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.

The E-Escarpe VRS is built around Shimano’s SLX 12-speed drivetrain and a set of SRAM DB8 4-piston hydraulic brakes. The suspension is a 150mm RockShox Lyric Select fork paired with a RockShox Super Deluxe Select R shock with 140mm of travel in the rear. The rest of the kit is finished with Nukeproof components.

Built for variable terrain, after-work power laps, and undulating days in the saddle, the E-Escarpe is the perfect tool for any job.

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

Alloy Trail Platform

Internal battery frame design with new Shimano EP801 drive unit, improved suspension kinematics and updated geometry.

Frame Material

6061-T6 Aluminium

Suspension Travel

150mm Front, 140mm Rear

Wheel Size

29"

Available Size

S, M, L, XL

Colour

Octane Red

Weight:

Medium: 24.3kg (tubeless set up)

Specifications

FRAMEE-Escarpe 6061-T6 Double Butted Alloy Internal cable routing, post mount disc brake mounts, Boost hub spacing - 148mm x 12mm thru axle, Shimano STEPS compatible. Axle Specifications: 180mm Length, 14.5mm Thread Length, M12xP1.0 Thread Pitch	REAR RIMNukeproof Neutron V2 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
FORKSRockShox Lyrik Select RC 29" 150mm travel, DebonAir, Charger RC Damper, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset	FRONT HUBNukeproof Neutron V2 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
SHOCKRockShox Super Deluxe Select R DebonAir, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion	REAR HUB Nukeproof Neutron V2 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, HG Freehub, 148mm x 12mm
CHAINSETEThirteen ESpec Plus 34T Narrow Wide Chainring, 165mm Crank Length, 53mm Chain Line	WHEELSETNukeproof Neutron V2 Wheelset 29", 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, HG Freehub, Tubeless Ready
BOTTOM BRACKETN/A N/A	FRONT TYREMaxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A	REAR TYREMaxxis Minion DHR II 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing
REAR DERAILLEURShimano SLX M7100 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage	BRAKESSRAM DB8 Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper
SHIFTERSShimano SLX M7100 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus	BRAKE ROTORSSRAM CenterLine 200mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
CASSETTEGeardrive GM12 12 Speed, 11-52T Range	HANDLEBARSNukeproof Horizon V2 Riser 7075 Alloy, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 780mm Wide, 12mm Rise, L & XL: 800mm Wide, 25mm Rise
CHAINKMC X12 12 Speed, 116 Links	STEMNukeproof Neutron AM 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise
MOTOR BATTERYShimano BT-EN806-A 630Wh, Downtube Integrated	HEADSETNukeproof ZS56/28.6 upper & ZS66/46 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.8" lower headtube
MOTOR COMPUTERShimano SC-EM800 Boost, Trail, Eco, Off & Walk modes	GRIPSVitus Lock On N/A
MOTOR SHIFTERShimano SW-EM800 Mounted on left	SADDLENukeproof Trail Saddle Black, Steel Rails
MOTOR DRIVE UNITShimano STEPS EP801 Power Output 250W, Max Torque 85Nm	SEATPOSTBrand-X Ascend Dropper Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop
FRONT RIMNukeproof Neutron V2 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed	SEATCLAMPVitus 34.9mm Diameter

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