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Sommet 29 CRS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$3,899| Weight | 34.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 162 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
Summary
The Vitus Sommet is a highly regarded downhill bike, praised for its race-ready geometry, supportive suspension platform, and excellent value. It offers a smooth, comfortable ride with superb sensitivity and grip, making it ideal for fast, rough sections. However, some riders note it can feel over-damped for lighter riders and lacks a bit of support in the rear suspension.
Good value
Very supportive suspension platform
Race-ready geometry
Smooth and comfortable ride
Excellent grip and sensitivity
Over-damped for light riders
Rear suspension lacks support
Not the most efficient climber
Four grand is a lot of money to pay for anything, but you can shop around all you like; you’ll be hard pushed to find components of this caliber on most other brands’ enduro bikes at less than £5,000.
BikerumorThe Vitus Sommet 297 AMP is every bit as smooth an operator as plenty of top-level 29in enduro bikes.
MBRThe Sommet is in its element on fast, rough sections, where the long front centre and active suspension allow you to plow through the rough and look further ahead.Pinkbike
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Jan 2023 · Antony de Heveningham
The Vitus Sommet 297 CRS is an enduro bike, aimed at riders who tackle steeper, rougher tracks and also fancy cable tying a race number on.
May 2022 · Seb Stott
The Sommet is an easygoing long-travel machine, and it's well spec'd for the price.
Long-travel and active suspension is great for plowing
Geometry strikes a good balance between stability and agility
Good value, especially the other models in the range
Not the most upright climbing position and there's some pedal bob too
XL size needs a higher bar
The suspension isn't as supportive and stable as some bikes
Oct 2021 · Alan Muldoon
There are three levels of Vitus Sommet 29 and all share the exact same frame with its carbon front end. The Sommet 29 CRS Vitus brings colour to every ride.
Neutral handling, killer build.
No low-speed adjuster on rear shock.
Apr 2021 · Mark Gover
Offers stonking value for money and delivers a controlled, composed ride
Lively, energetic feel
Composed and stable when things get rough
Incredible value includes carbon mainframe frame with top-end kit bolted to it
Doesn’t feel quite as planted or as forgiving as the best in category
Fox 38 can feel a little over-damped for lighter riders
Apr 2021 · Jessie-May Morgan
We've tested the extremely-good-value-for-money 2021 Vitus Sommet CRS enduro mountain bike on our home steeps of the Tweed Valley, Scotland - full report
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.
| Frame | Sommet T700 carbon front triangle, 6061-T6 alloy rear, Internal cable routing, post disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 180mm Length, 13mm Thread Length, M12xP1.0 Thread Pitch BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Oryx Grey - Black |
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| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select 29", 170mm travel, Charger RC damper, DebonAir, 38mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, DebonAir, 205mm x 62.5mm, trunnion Travel: 162mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell |
| Headset | Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 780mm Wide, L & XL: 800mm Wide |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle, Black, Steel Rails |
| Seatpost | Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On, N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 Speed, 116 Links |
| Chain Guide | Nukeproof Chain Guide, ISCG 05 Top Guide |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX, Lever: BL-M7100, Caliper: BR-M7120, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed, Rear: Nukeproof Neutron V2, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed |
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| Front Hub | Nukeproof Neutron V2, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Nukeproof Neutron V2, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29" x 2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra compound, DD casing |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66, 203mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
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Last updated June 3
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