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Sommet 290 CRS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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£3,399($4,497)| Weight | 34.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 162 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
Summary
The Vitus Sommet is a downhill bike praised for its good value, race-ready geometry, and supportive suspension platform, making it a competitive option in its category. It offers a lively, fun ride feel and is capable on various terrains, though some riders note it can feel over-damped for lighter riders and lacks some confidence in highly technical sections. The bike's suspension is highlighted for its smoothness and control, with particular praise for the Fox Float X2 Shock and RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock.
Good value
Race-ready geometry
Supportive suspension platform
Lively, fun ride feel
Capable on various terrains
Over-damped for light riders
Lacks confidence in highly technical sections
Rear suspension may require tuning for aggressive riders
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 Sommet 297 AMP is a seriously fun bike to ride.
BikeRadarThe Vitus Sommet 297 AMP is every bit as smooth an operator as plenty of top-level 29in enduro bikes.
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Jun 2023 · Robin Weaver
The Vitus Sommet 297 AMP is a ridiculously fun bike to ride with an excellent spec list for the price. It doesn’t feel quite as sure-footed as the best in class, though
Seriously good spec for the cash
Lively, fun ride feel on just about every trail
Easy to jump on and feel comfortable
Geometry could be taken further
Doesn’t feel as confident as some when pushed hard in really technical terrain
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 · 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
| 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: Octane Red - Black |
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| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select RC 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, 205mm x 62.5mm, trunnion, DebonAir+ Air Spring Travel: 162mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 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: 760mm Wide, L & XL: 780mm Wide |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle, Black, Ti Alloy 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 | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed, Long Cage |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Stylo 7K Eagle, 12 Speed, 30T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed, Trigger Shifter |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 12 Speed, 11-50T Range |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed, 116 Links |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper Type: SRAM DB8 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, HG Freehub, 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", 3C MaxxTerra compound, DD casing |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine, 200mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment |
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Last updated July 13
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