Bike Comparison
    E-Sommet2019 Vitus
    E-Sommet VR2019 Vitus
    MSRP
    ($4,051)
    ($4,810)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Enduro, E-BikeCrosscountry, E-Bike
    4.9
    5.6
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		RockShox Yari RCRockShox Lyrik
    Shock
    		RockShox Super DeluxeRockShox Super Deluxe
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Motor
    		Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-driveShimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
    Groupset
    		Deore, ShimanoXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 101 × 11
    Suspension
    		FullFull
    Front Travel
    		170mm-
    Rear Travel
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    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus E-Sommet and Vitus E-Sommet VR are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension mountain e-bikes. The E-Sommet VR has better components and a better fork.
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    Gear Range

    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

    25 mph

    E-Sommet VR

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    E-Sommet2019 Vitus
    E-Sommet VR2019 Vitus
    Frame

    6061-T6 Alloy, modern long, slack, low geometry

    6061-T6 Alloy, modern long, slack, low geometry

    Fork

    170mm RockShox Yari RC Boost, 27.5”, 170mm, 37mm offset

    RockShox Lyric Charger 2 RC2 Boost

    Shock

    RockShox Super Delux R, 205x62.5 DebonAir 2 Tokens, LL1 Tune, Trunnion Standard B1

    RockShox Super Delux RC3, 205x62.5 DebonAir 2 Tokens, LL1 Tune, 380lb Lockout Trunnion Standard B1

    Headset

    Nukeproof

    Nukeproof

    Stem

    Vitus, 50mm

    Vitus, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm

    Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 780mm M 780mm L 800mm XL 800mm

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Neutron

    Nukeproof Neutron

    Seatpost

    Brand X Ascend dropper, 31.6mm S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm

    Brand X Ascend dropper, 31.6mm S:100mm M: 120mm L & XL: 150mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed

    Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano FC- E8000, 165mm, 34T

    Shimano FC-E8000, 165mm, 34T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed

    Shimano SLX, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-500 11-42T, 10 speed

    Shimano SLX M7000 11-46T, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC E10T NPNP eBike (Turbo High Durability), 10 speed

    KMC e11T NPNP eBike (Turbo High Durability), 11 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano M520 4 Piston, 203mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M520 4 Piston, 203mm rotor

    Front: SRAM Guide RE, 203mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 203mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i29

    WTB ST Light i29

    Spokes

    N/A

    N/A

    Front Hub

    Novatec D791SB, 110mm x 15mm

    Novatec D791SB, 110mm x 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Novatec D462SB (eBike specific)

    Novatec D462SB (eBike specific), 148mm x 12mm

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Maxxis High Roller II (R), 27.5x2.6” 27.5x2.6” Double Down 3C MaxxGrip/TR (F) 27.5x2.6” Double Down 3C MaxxGrip/TR (R)

    Maxxis Minion DHF (F) Maxxis High Roller II (R), 27.5x2.5” WT Double Down 3C MaxxGrip/TR;(F) 27.5x2.5” WT Double Down 3C MaxxGrip/TR; (R)

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Shimano E7000 STEPS drive system

    Shimano E8000 STEPS drive system

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