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Sommet Pro
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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£3,699($4,961)| Weight | 29.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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
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 · Trev Worsey
We review the Vitus Sommet Pro, a 155mm enduro machine, designed to take on the toughest world series terrain.
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 | RockShox Pike RCT3, Solo Air, 160mm Travel, Ø35mm Tapered Wall Aluminium Stanchions – Low Friction Anodize Fast Black, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression Damping, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir, External Rebound & 3 Position Compression Damping, 200mm x 57mm, Custom tune DB ML Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, GXP (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 | Nukeproof Warhead, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus, Ti-Rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 125mm Drop Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 |
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| Crank | SRAM X01 X-SYNC, 170mm, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM X1, 10t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM X1, 11-Speed |
| Chain Guide | E.Thirteen XCX+ 105 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT BR-M785, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano XT BR-M785, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Mavic Crossmax Enduro LTD, 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Mavic Crossmax Enduro LTD |
| Front Hub | Mavic Crossmax Enduro LTD, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Mavic Crossmax Enduro LTD, 6 Bolt, XX1/142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | Mavic Crossmax, Frint: Charge 27.5 x 2.4 Rear: Roam XL 27.5 2.2 |
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Last updated October 6
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