2023 Vitus Escarpe CRS vs 2025 Santa Cruz 5010
The XXL is the Santa Cruz 5010 size closest to your XL Vitus Escarpe CRS. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz 5010
Compared with the Vitus Escarpe CRS in XL, the Santa Cruz 5010 in XXL places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Vitus Escarpe CRS, XLSanta Cruz 5010, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Escarpe CRS XL | Santa Cruz 5010 XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 522mm | 521 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 642mm | 664 | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 65.1 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 77.3 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 660mm | 673 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 442 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1297mm | 1305 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 35mm | 35 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480mm | 500 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 160 | +30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 338 | |
| Standover | not listed | 717 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz 5010 minus the Vitus Escarpe CRS. Full charts: 2023 Vitus Escarpe CRS, 2025 Santa Cruz 5010.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Escarpe CRSSanta Cruz 5010
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Vitus Escarpe CRS290 CRS | Santa Cruz 50105010 Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Escarpe | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Neutron V2 Mullet | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 | not listed |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM | not listed |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On | not listed |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 and ZS56/40 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | not listed |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro | not listed |
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