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Sommet VR
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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£1,999($2,681)| Weight | 31.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Expert |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Vitus Sommet is a highly praised enduro bike, known for its balanced performance, efficient suspension, and exceptional value for money. It excels in both climbing and descending, offering a playful yet capable ride. The bike's carbon construction and well-spec'd components contribute to its lightweight and robust nature, making it a favorite among riders looking for a versatile enduro machine.
Blissfully well balanced
Smooth yet supportive and efficient-pedalling suspension
Impressively light and well equipped for the money
High-quality Toray T700/800 carbon construction
Fast and efficient on climbs and flat sections
Lower ride height is welcome but making it longer too would be even better
Small control compromises can add up at the ragged edge
Floppy-carcassed Light/High Grip WTB Vigilante front tyre
Simpler damping internals of the Pike RC fork
Fractionally less rich modulation of the Guide R brakes
Grin-inducing bargain enduro bomber
BikeRadarIf you’re looking for a hard hitting, mid travel bike, you won’t be disappointed with the Vitus Sommet.
Dirt MountainbikeThis is one hell of a lot of bike for the money
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineVitus has stepped up its game with sleek new frame designs
MBRThe VR was already a good deal at two grand, but this year’s model now has another £300 off, making it even more attractive.
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Oct 2017
The 155mm rear travel Sommet is Vitus’ enduro/all mountain bike available in both aluminium and carbon frame options. This well-specced VR version is the cheapest, but it still nails the essentials for smashing around the woods or dipping your toes into enduro racing. With quality RockShox suspension and essentials like a dropper post and grippy tyres, the VR was already a good deal at two grand, but this year’s model now has another £300 off, making it even more attractive.
Apr 2017 · Sean White
An incredibly engaging and fun ride for the price, the Vitus Sommet is stunning value.
Jun 2016 · Guy Kesteven
Occasional ragged-edge precision issues, but still a responsive, addictively fun bargain. Buy if you're happy to look beyond more glamorous brands for an excellent economy enduro bike
Blissfully well balanced, smooth yet supportive and efficient-pedalling suspension
Impressively light and well equipped for the money
Lower ride height is welcome but making it longer too would be even better
Small control compromises can add up at the ragged edge
May 2016 · Jim Buchanan
We test the Vitus Sommet CRX Carbon over in Ireland and gather our first impressions on the bike.
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
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 Expert, 160mm Travel, Dorado Air spring, MC2+, externally adjustable Hi/Lo speed compression, externally adjustable hydraulic bottom out, Ø35mm Tapered 7050 Aluminium Stanchions, Tapered Aluminium steerer, 15mm Hexlock QR Through Axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3, External Rebound & 3 Position Compression Damping, 200mm x 57mm, Custom tune HV ML Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | RaceFace, BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5” |
| Stem | Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 3 Degree Rise, 50mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Warhead, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus |
| Seatpost | Nukeproof OKLO Stealth, 31.6mm x 125mm Drop (100mm drop on size S) Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 |
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| Crank | RaceFace Affect SL, 170mm, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150, 10t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M615, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M615, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS (tubeless ready), 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Stainless Double Butted |
| Front Hub | Novatec D771, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D772, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: Vigilante TCS Light, High Grip Compound, 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss TCS, Dual DNA Compond, UST Aramid Bead, 27.5” x 2.25” |
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