2018 Vitus

E-Sommet

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP£3,199 (about $4,051)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

E-Sommet

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'0"

MD

5'5" – 5'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'1"

XL

6'2" – 6'1"

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Reviews
MBR
Vitus E-Sommet electric mountain bike review - MBR

Dec 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Vitus make two full-suspension e-bikes - the Vitus E-Sommet VR and the entry-level version of the same bike, the Vitus E-Sommet tested here.

Highs
  • Great shape and handling

Lows
  • You need a key to remove the battery

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
Vitus E-Sommet VR Review – Where’s the catch?

Nov 2019 · Thomas Corfield

Direct to consumer brand Vitus is championing the E-Sommet VR as a hard-charging enduro style machine but at just € 4,300.

Highs
  • Rider-focused specification, no upgrades required

  • Sorted geometry makes for a capable all-rounder and confident descender

  • Great value

Lows
  • Awkward cable routing

  • Not able to fit a bottle

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EMTB Forums
2019 Vitus E-Sommet VR Review

Apr 2019 · Rob Hancill

A well sorted excellent price EMTB. Out of the crate its ready to ride. If you are looking for an aggressive enduro bike this is the one. Check the review.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

6061-T6 Alloy, 160mm Suspension travel, 6061-T6 Alloy, BOOST

BB StandardSTEPS, Press Fit

Fork

Rockshox Yari RC, Solo air, 170mm travel, BOOST

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe R, 190x45mm, Debonair

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano STEPS E-motor

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8

Stem

Vitus alloy, 40mm

Handlebar

Nukeproof alloy, 25mm rise, S/M-780mm, L/XL-800mm

Saddle

Nukeproof Neutron

Seatpost

Brand-X Ascend Stealth Dropper, 31.6mm, S-120mm travel, M/L/XL-150mm travel

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX, 11 speed gs cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano E8000, 34t

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 1x10

Cassette

Shimano HG-500, 10 speed 11-42t

Chain

KMC X10, 10 speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Deore, 203mm, Rear: Shimano Deore, 203mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

RACEFACE, AR30, 27.5

Spokes

Double butted

Front Hub

Novatec, 15x110mm, 32h, 6 bolt

Rear Hub

Novatec, 12x148mm, 32h, 6 bolt

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C/TR

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