RRP: £2699.99


Description

SOMMET VRS – YOUR ENDURO WEAPON

 

Go anywhere and ride everything on the Vitus’ Sommet, a one-stop-shop do-it-all machine. Designed specifically for enduro racing, the performance-oriented Sommet will help you efficiently climb any peak with ease before hammering back down the most technical and challenging terrain you can find. And the best part? You’ll still be fresh to do it all again!

 

Aggressive Trail Geometry

 

The Sommet features an aggressive geometry and bottomless, yet efficient, suspension that helps this enduro MTB feel at home on the trails, in the bike park or at the races. The Sommet delivers an agile and reliable performance to help you hone your race craft and climb onto the podium.

 

Rider-Tuned Control

 

Vitus’ Sommet is dialled-in with an updated enduro geometry. This race-ready rig is now longer, lower and slacker than ever before. The new 65.5-degree head angle, increased reach, longer wheelbase and better stand over clearance all combine to inspire confidence: giving the rider more space to move around, improving stability; helping them stay in control on the most technical of trails.

 

Suspension Re-Design for Trunnion

 

Suspension has been redesigned and increased at both ends with 170mm on the front and 160mm on the rear. We have re-designed the leverage curve for the new Trunnion shock to be more supple, supportive and progressive than the previous version. Rear suspension small bump sensitivity has been increased thanks to the incorporation of a super low friction Metric shock. This combined with the upper Trunnion bearing shock mount improves suspension linkage durability and creates a super smooth, supple and responsive ride which offers incredible traction on the trail.

 

All Sommet models now get use BOOST hubs; with wider front and rear axles for increased mud clearance, wheel stiffness, strength and durability.

 

With a choice of Carbon or Alloy; across 6 models, there’s a Sommet for everyone from the serious racer to weekend warrior.

 

  • Intended Use – All Mountain/Enduro/DH
  • Wheel Size – 27.5”
  • Travel – 160mm, Patented Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension with horizontal floating shock mount
  • Recommended Fork Travel – 160/170mm
  • Construction – Hydroformed Triple Butted 6061-T6 Aluminium
  • BOOST 110x15mm through front axle
  • BOOST 148x12mm through rear axle
  • Aggressive Enduro Geometry (low, slack, long with short stem)
  • Clearance for up to 2.8” Plus Tyres on i30 rims
  • Removable High Direct FD mount
  • ISCG 05 mounts for chainguide compatibility
  • Bolt on down tube protector to protect the down tube and cables from rock strikes
  • Internal cable routing for Stealth Reverb
  • Sizes – S, M, L, XL

 

Design Technologies

 

Main Pivot Location – This is located in a fixed high and forward position in line with a 32T chain ring position, this gives natural anti squat/bob when pedalling in the most commonly used 1x 32T setup without relying on excessive chain tension and none of the related pedal feedback.

 

Chainstay Pivot Location – This pivot is placed in line with the chainstay eliminating any force directed to the shock linkage causing the shock to compressing (pedal bob) due to chain tension. This pivot location also maximises active suspension when using the rear brake; similar to a floating brake design, without the added weight.

 

Rearward Axle Path – Because of the main pivot location, the Sommet has 66mm of travel with a reward axle path, which all helps the rider to carry momentum over rough terrain and especially over square edged hits.

 

Suspension Re-Design – We have re-designed the leverage curve for the new Trunnion shock to be more supple, supportive and progressive than the previous version. The lower shock mount still moves forward with the suspension; providing a consistent rate without falling off at full travel. This movement also reduces the shock angle change at full travel reducing side loads and improving the reliability of the shock.

Specification


Frame6061-T6 Alloy, 160mm Suspension travel
ForksRockshox Lyrik RC3
ShockRockshox Super Deluxe RC3
ChainsetSRAM Descendant carbon
Bottom BracketSRAM GXP
ShiftersSRAM Eagle GX
Front DerailleurN/A
Rear DerailleurSRAM Eagle GX
CassetteSRAM Eagle XG-1275
ChainSRAM Eagle GX
RimsDT Swiss
Front HubDT Swiss
Rear HubDT Swiss
SpokesDouble butted
TyresMaxxis High roller II 2.4 3C/EXO/TR (FR) Minion DHR 2.3 3C/TR/DD (RR)
Front BrakeSRAM DB
Rear BrakeSRAM DB
HandlebarsNukeproof Horizon alloy
StemNukeproof Neutron
HeadsetFSA
SaddleNukeproof Neutron
SeatpostRockshox Reverb stealth
SeatclampNukeproof alloy
Weight14.2kg / 31.3lbs

Geometry

Size S M L XL
Rec. Rider Height (ins) 5’2-5’6 5’6-5’10 5’10-6’2 6’2-6’7
Rec. Rider Height (cm) 160-170 170-180 180-190 190-201
Rec. Inside Leg (ins) 27-29 29-31 31-33 33-37
Rec. Inside Leg (cm) 71-76 76-81 81-86 86-94
Seat Tube 382 433 483 523
Fork Offset 42 42 42 42
(A) Effective Top Tube 595 616 637 662
(B) Head Tube Angle 65 65 65 65
(C) Effective Seat Tube Angle 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5
(D) Chainstay 435 435 435 435
(E) Head Tube 110 120 130 130
(F) Stack 592 601 611 611
(G) Reach 435 453 470 495
Bottom Bracket Drop 10 10 10 10
Wheelbase 1183 1205 1226 1251
Seat Post Diameter 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6
Bottom Bracket Threaded 73mm BSA Threaded 73mm BSA Threaded 73mm BSA Threaded 73mm BSA
Head Set 1 1/8″-1.5″ 1 1/8″-1.5″ 1 1/8″-1.5″ 1 1/8″-1.5″
Based on Axle to Crown 560 560 560 560

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