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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 | 30.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Pro |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'11" – 5'8"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Vitus Sommet is a highly regarded enduro bike, praised for its impressive agility, efficient suspension, and exceptional value. It's described as a fun, capable package that excels in a variety of riding conditions, from technical descents to steep climbs. The bike's design, while slightly dated in some aspects, offers a robust and fast ride with a lively feel.
Highly adjustable suspension for good feel
Impressive agility and acceleration
Exceptional value for money
Robust and fast with a lively ride
Well-specced components across builds
Slightly dated design in some models
Rear-end flex noticeable in rough conditions
Some components may not suit all riders
Taller frame and quirky pedalling character in some versions
Top-fun steed that shames a lot of ‘superbikes’
BikeRadarIt climbs like a demon and descends like a Jack Russell on the scent or a lively rat
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Sommet VR isn’t perfect, but sure is killer value, and can do a job that’s virtually unique at this price point.
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Feb 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Combine the reasonably low weight with fast-rolling WTB rear rubber and a suspension set-up that’s naturally efficient in the upper parts of its travel, and you get a bike that’s impressively agile, quick to accelerate and day-ride friendly for a machine with 155mm of travel.. .
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.
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 Alloy, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 155mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Pro 160mm, 160mm Travel, Dorado Air spring, Ø34mm Aluminium stanchions, Compression to Lockout and Rebound damping, TPC Technology ABS+ Trail Tuned, Adjustable HBO and Rubber Bumper, Tapered aluminium steerer, 15mm Hexlock Stealth Through Axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus R Debon Air, External Rebound Damping, 200mm x 57mm, Custom tune ML Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | RaceFace Affect, 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 | Brand-X Ascend Stealth Dropper, 31.6mm x 125mm drop (100mm Drop on size S) Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7000 |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | RaceFace Affect, 170mm, 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7000, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX RD-M7000, 11t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M615, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M615, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB STP i25 TCS (tubeless ready), 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Stainless Double Butted |
| Front Hub | Novatec D771SB-15, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D462SB-X12, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp, High Grip compound, 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: Trail Boss Comp, 27.5” x 2.25” |
First added October 6
Last updated October 6
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