Vitus MTB's

[Car-Matt]

Has anyone got or owned a Vitus MTB

I've just clicked buy on an Escarpe VRX which looks a steal at what I paid but I wondered if anyone else had tried one or a Sommet?

[Craikeybaby]

I've got one of their hardtails - a Nucleus 275. It was an absolute bargain, after the first year I replaced the low end drivetrain with an XT 1x10 system, which improved the bike greatly.

Having said that, I went out on it straight after riding my Orange Four last night and it felt really clunky, not just the lack of suspension.

[BelfastBlack]

I've got a 2016 Escarpe VRX (27.5" wheels) and it's a great bike for the money. There are some occasions when I would prefer more rear travel but it's not too often and I don't feel like it's holding me back. It can easily handle all trail centre work and only gets better the faster you ride it. I'm heading to a bike park this weekend and I know it'll hold up no problem while I have the energy to make the bike work under me. If you're a lazy rider that wants to let the bike do everything while you just hold on and smash through the wrong line then better to get more travel.

I had a couple of teething troubles, the most annoying being a slow leak in the rear shock but I blame Rockshox for an error in putting the thing together. It was all fixed under warranty so no real hassle since I live close to the (now closed down - thanks Wiggle) CRC workshop.

My frame didn't come with any cable protectors (the clear stick on pads) so I had some rubbing marks particularly around the head tube before I got protection put on it. I think they were in the box to put on yourself but I must have missed them when putting the bike together. Vitus also included a little pot of touch up paint which came in handy.

[Greendubber]

I've had a Sentier VRS for a few months and it's spot on.

Vitus really are decent value for money.

[Herman Toothrot]

Really good bikes, I had a Rapide 275 great value, couldn't fault it for its intended purpose, was just a bit to XC for my typical riding so sold it to a mate who loves it.

[Car-Matt]

Cheers guys, it looks fairly nicely made apart from reports of soft paint, I cant see many reviews though so thought i'd ask.

I'' update on it when it arrives and i've tried it

[Car-Matt]

Bike arrived, ridden it a few times and its pretty damn good. Big thumbs up from me, i've moved over from an older single pivot bike that was a lot more expensive and the escarpe blows it away in terms of the suspension and geo.

Paint is soft but have covered it in clear plastic wrap.

[MElliottUK]

I've just upgraded my 2010 boardman fs team to the 2017 Escarpe VRX (27.5). Got a great price as they are rolling out the 2018 models. Any tips whilst its brand new?

[Car-Matt]

All I’ve done is some paint protection patches, changed the dropper lever to a raceface cable one and thrashed it. I suspect the wheels will need sorting at some stage but other That it’s a mega bike for what I paid