2018 Vitus

Sommet CRX

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP£3,699 (about $4,684)
Weight30.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Sommet CRX

26 mph

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Highest gear

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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 Sommet 27 CRX review - MBR

Sep 2019 · Mick Kirkman

This £3,500 carbon Vitus Sommet 27 CRX has the brand’s top-level 160mm enduro chassis that weighs over 300g less than the alloy version.

Highs
  • Easy to rip from the get go

Lows
  • Less refined chassis than competitors

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off.road.cc
Vitus Sommet 27 review

Apr 2019

The Vitus Sommet 27 is a long travel enduro bike that has a budget price and big aspirations. The frame is a good platform for an all-mountain or race weapon but there are some questionable spec choices that mean this isn’t as good value as you might first think.

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BikeRadar
Vitus Sommet CRX (2017) first ride review

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.. .

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VITUS SOMMET

Apr 2017 · Sean White

An incredibly engaging and fun ride for the price, the Vitus Sommet is stunning value.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Vitus Sommet CRX Review: Exclusive First Test

May 2016 · Jim Buchanan

We test the Vitus Sommet CRX Carbon over in Ireland and gather our first impressions on the bike.

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MTBR
Vitus launches carbon Sommet CR and CRX 27.5 trail bikes

Mar 2016

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon, 160mm Suspension travel, T700/T800 carbon fibre, BOOST

Fork

Rockshox Lyrik RCT3, Solo air, 170mm travel, BOOST

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, 205x62.5mm

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, Press Fit GXP, 73mm

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm, 35mm length

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Nukeproof Horizon SL

Seatpost

Rockshox Reverb stealth, 31.6mm, S-125mm travel, M/L/XL-150mm travel

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle XO1, 12 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Eagle XO1 carbon, BOOST 148x24mm, 170mm, 34t

Shifters

SRAM Eagle XO1, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM Eagle XG-1295, 10-50t

Chain

SRAM Eagle XO1, 12 speed

Chain Guide

MRP

Brakes

Front: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc, 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Code RSC

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss, EX1501 27.5

Spokes

Double butted

Front Hub

DT Swiss, EX1501 Spline 30, 15x110mm, 6 bolt, Black/Silver

Rear Hub

DT Swiss, EX1501 Spline 30, 12x148mm, 6 bolt, Black/Silver, XD Driver

Tires

Maxxis High roller II 2.4 3C/EXO/TR (FR) Minion DHR 2.3 3C/TR/DD (RR), Maxx Terra compound

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