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Sommet
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,799($2,413)| Weight | 31.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Comp |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'11" – 5'8"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Vitus Sommet is praised for its high-traction smoothness, playful suspension, and impressive value, making it a strong contender in the enduro category. It excels in handling and efficiency, with a design that balances fun and performance. However, some reviews note setup challenges and a weight that's noticeable during acceleration.
Great value package
Succulent high-traction smoothness
Playful suspension
Impressive neutral under pedalling
Well-balanced front to rear
Back end isn’t the simplest to set up
14.28kg weight is obvious when accelerating
Not the stiffest frame
The price-sliced Sommet impresses with its succulent high-traction smoothness
BikeRadarThe Vitus is a new kid on the block packing some serious punch
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineVitus has stepped up its game with sleek new frame designs
MBRWe’ve invested significant R&D time into developing this new frame resulting in a carbon front triangle that is over 300 grams lighter than the alloy version
MTBRFeedback?
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Mar 2016 · Jason Sumner
Chain Reaction Cycles house brand bikes feature four-bar suspension, RockShox Pike, SRAM X1/XO1, RaceFace cranks, and a mix of WTB and Nukeproof components. - Mtbr.com
Dec 2015 · Trev Worsey
We head to the Scottish Highlands to push the Vitus Sommet VRX to it's limits!
Aug 2015 · Guy Kesteven
Not light but a super smooth, high traction fun bike at a great price if you’re OK with do-it-yourself set up
Mar 2015 · Alan Muldoon
Big changes this year at Vitus; we test the new 160mm Sommet Pro
The slick design and high-end parts package don’t disappoint
The ‘V-Link’ suspension could focus more on pure DH performance
| Frame | Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 155mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Comp, 160mm Travel, MARS Air spring, Ø34mm 6066 Straightwall Aluminium stanchions, Compression to Lockout and Rebound damping, TPC Technology ABS+ Trail Tuned, Tapered aluminium steerer, 15mm QR Through Axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus R, External Rebound Damping, 200mm x 57mm, Custom tune HV ML Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Hollowtech (BSA) |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5” |
| Stem | Funn Strippa, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, 0 Degree Rise, 45mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Vitus Riser Bar, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 15mm Rise, 740mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | KS E-Ten Remote, 31.6mm x 385mm, 100mm Drop Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M675 Shadow Plus |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Direct Mount FD-M616 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore FC-M615, 170mm, 38tx24t |
| Shifters | Deore SL-M610, Rapid Fire Plus, 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11t-36t, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M445, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M445, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | Formula, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss Comp27.5” x 2.25” |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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