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 EP8 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, lightweight, and quick.
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 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+ RT 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.
The E-Escarpe VRS component details
- RockShox Lyrik Select fork & RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock
- Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc brakes
- Nukeproof Neutron V2 tubeless-ready wheelset
- Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II tires
Key Features
New Alloy E-Escarpe Trail PlatformA modern trail bike backed by a Shimano EP8 motor |
Frame Material6061-T6 Aluminum |
Suspension Travel150mm Front, 140mm Rear |
eMTB Drive UnitShimano STEPS EP801, 630Wh battery |
Available SizeS, M, L, XL |
ColorOctane Red |
Specifications
 E-Escarpe VRView$4,699.00
|  E-Escarpe VRSView$5,399.00
|  E-Escarpe VRXView$6,299.00
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| Frame | E-Escarpe 6061-T6 Double Butted Alloy, 140mm travel | E-Escarpe 6061-T6 Double Butted Alloy, 140mm travel | E-Escarpe 6061-T6 Double Butted Alloy, 140mm travel | Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL 29", 150mm travel, DebonAir, Motion Control Damper, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset | RockShox Lyrik Select RC 29", 150mm travel, DebonAir, Charger RC Damper, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 29", 150mm travel, DebonAir, Charger 3 RC2 Damper with ButterCups, 35mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset | Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, DebonAir, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, DebonAir, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, DebonAir, 205mm x 60mm, trunnion | Motor | Shimano STEPS EP801, Power Output 250W, Max Torque 85Nm | Shimano STEPS EP801, Power Output 250W, Max Torque 85Nm | Shimano STEPS EP801, Power Output 250W, Max Torque 85Nm | Battery | Shimano BT-EN806-A, 630Wh, Downtube Integrated | Shimano BT-EN806-A, 630Wh, Downtube Integrated | Shimano BT-EN806-A, 630Wh, Downtube Integrated | Display | Shimano SC-EN600, Boost, Trail, Eco, Off & Walk modes | Shimano SC-EN600, Boost, Trail, Eco, Off & Walk modes | Shimano SC-EN600, Boost, Trail, Eco, Off & Walk modes | Assist Switch | Shimano SW-EM800, Mounted on left | Shimano SW-EM800, Mounted on left | Shimano SW-EM800, Mounted on left | Brakes | SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper | SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper | Hayes Dominion A4, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper | Front Wheel | WTB ST Light i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 6 bolt, 110x15mm | Nukeproof Neutron V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | Rear Wheel | WTB ST Light i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29", 6 bolt, 148x12mm, HG Freehub | Nukeproof Neutron V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 148x12mm, HG Freehub | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 148x12mm, XD Freehub | Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing | Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing | Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing | Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing | Crankset | E*Thirteen E*Spec Plus, 34T Narrow Wide Chainring, 165mm Crank Length, 53mm Chain Line | E*Thirteen E*Spec Plus, 34T Narrow Wide Chainring, 165mm Crank Length, 53mm Chain Line | E*Thirteen E*Spec Plus, 34T Narrow Wide Chainring, 165mm Crank Length, 53mm Chain Line | Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed, Rapidfire Plus | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, Rapidfire Plus | SRAM AXS Pod Controller, 12-speed, Wireless Electronic, MMX Clamp | Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type AXS, 12-speed, Wireless Electronic, Long Cage | Chain | KMC e11S, 11-speed, E-Bike specific | KMC X12, 12-speed, 116 Links | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed, 118 links | Cassette | Sunrace CSMS7, 11-speed, 11-51T Range | Geardrive GM12, 12-speed, 11-52T Range | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed, 10-52T Range | Rotors | SRAM CenterLine, 200mm front and rear | SRAM CenterLine, 200mm front and rear | Hayes D-Series, 203mm front and rear | Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 780mm Wide, 12mm Rise, L & XL: 800mm Wide, 25mm Rise | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 780mm Wide, 12mm Rise, L & XL: 800mm Wide, 25mm Rise | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 780mm Wide, 12mm Rise, L & XL: 800mm Wide, 25mm Rise | Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise | Nukeproof Horizon, 6061 Alloy, 50mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 5° Rise | Saddle | Nukeproof Trail Saddle, Black, Steel Rails | Nukeproof Trail Saddle, Black, Steel Rails | Nukeproof Trail Saddle, Black, Steel Rails | Seatpost | Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop | Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop | Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop | Seat Clamp | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter | Headset | Nukeproof, ZS56/28.6 upper & ZS66/46 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.8" lower headtube | Nukeproof, ZS56/28.6 upper & ZS66/46 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.8" lower headtube | Nukeproof, ZS56/28.6 upper & ZS66/46 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.8" lower headtube |
Geometry Chart
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including (Cadmium, Phthalates, Bisphenol, Nickel (Metallic), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate "DEHP"), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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