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    MSRP
    ($4,810)
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    Category
    Crosscountry, E-Bike
    5.6
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Lyrik
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
    Groupset
    XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    The Vitus E-Sommet VR is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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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 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
    Frame

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

    Fork

    RockShox Lyric Charger 2 RC2 Boost

    Shock

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

    Headset

    Nukeproof

    Stem

    Vitus, 50mm

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Neutron

    Seatpost

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8000, 11 speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano FC-E8000, 165mm, 34T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7000 11-46T, 11 speed

    Chain

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

    Brakes

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST Light i29

    Spokes

    N/A

    Front Hub

    Novatec D791SB, 110mm x 15mm

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    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 E8000 STEPS drive system

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