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Sommet CR
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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£2,799($3,754)| Weight | 28.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 155 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R 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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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 | T700/ T800 Toray Carbon Fibre Frame With 6061-T6 Alloy Rear Triangle, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 155mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox Pike RC Solo Air 160mm, 160mm Travel, Ø35mm Tapered Wall Aluminium Stanchions – Low Friction Anodize Fast Black, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression Damping, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Ultimate Thru Axle Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir, External Rebound & 3 Position Compression Damping, 200mm x 57mm, Custom tune ML Travel: 155mm |
| Bottom Bracket | RaceFace, BB92 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5” |
| Stem | Nukeproof Zero, 0 Degree Rise, 35mm Extension |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Warhead, 7075 Double Butted Alloy, 20mm Rise, 760mm Wide |
| Saddle | Vitus, Crn/Ti Rails |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 125mm Drop Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | RaceFace Affect SL, 170mm, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175, 10t-42t, 11-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM PCX1, 11-Speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB KOM i23, 27.5” |
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| Spokes | Stainless Steel, Double Butted |
| Front Hub | Novatec D771SB-15, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D772SB-X12, 6 Bolt, XX1/142mm x 12mm |
| Tires | WTB, Front – WTB Vigilante TCS Light, High Grip compound, UST, Aramid Bead 27.5” x 2.3” – Rear – WTB Trail Boss TCS, Dual DNA compound, UST, Aramid Bead, 27.5” x 2.25” |
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