Vitus E-Escarpe: suspension setup & specs
The Vitus E-Escarpe is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 150 mm of fork travel and 140 mm at the rear. It is powered by Shimano STEPS EP801. Below you will find all 1 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
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All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 VRS | RockShox Lyrik Select RC (150 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R | 205x60 | 140 mm | Shimano STEPS EP801 630 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Vitus E-Escarpe is right where the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category usually is: 150 mm up front against a median of 150 mm from 101 bikes. The rear offers 140 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Within Vitus’s e-mountain bikes, it sits between the Vitus E-Sentier and the Vitus E-Mythique LT on travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
Vitus uses RockShox suspension throughout. It is powered by Shimano STEPS EP801 with a 630 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Lyrik Select RC): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Select R): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Vitus E-Escarpe
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Vitus take priority.
150 mm fork, 60.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm | 24 % = 14.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm | 28 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm | 30 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm | 27 % = 16.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai / Maxxis Minion DHR II.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.