2018 Vitus

E-Sommet VR

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP£3,599 (about $4,557)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, SLX
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 VR

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 Lyrik RC, Solo air, 170mm travel, BOOST

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, 205x62.5mm, Debonair

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano STEPS E-motor

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8

Stem

Vitus alloy, 31.8mm, 35mm length

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 XT, 11 speed gs cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano E8000, 34t

Shifters

Shimano SLX, 1x11

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11 speed 11-42t

Chain

KMC X11E, 11 speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Guide RE, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 200mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss, M1900 27.5

Spokes

Double butted

Front Hub

DT Swiss, M1900 Spline 30, 15x110mm, Black/Silver

Rear Hub

DT Swiss, M1900 Spline 30, 12x148mm, Black/Silver

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C/TR

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