Vitus Sommet 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,274$
Weight | 15 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 160mm -
Fork Manitou
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 152cm
MD
167cm - 152cm
LG
177cm - 182cm
XL
188cm - 182cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 Alloy, 160mm Suspension travel, 6061-T6 Alloy, BOOST
Suspension Fork
Manitou comp, 160mm travel, BOOST
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe R, 205x62.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore, 10 speed gs cage
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 1x10
Cassette
Shimano HG-500, 10 speed 11-42t
Crank
FSA Gamma Pro Mega Exo, 170mm, 32t, Black
Bottom Bracket
FSA, Mega Exo (BSA), 73mm
Chain
KMC X10, 10 speed
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec, 15x110mm, 32h, 6 bolt
Rear Hub
Novatec, 12x148mm, 32h, 6 bolt
Rims
WTB, TCS, 27.5
Spokes
Double butted
Tires
Maxxis High roller II 2.4 3C/EXO/TR (FR) Minion DHR 2.3 3C/TR/DD (RR), Maxx Terra compound
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT500, 203mm
Brake Levers
Shimano MT500
Cockpit
Stem
Zoom alloy, 40mm
Handlebar
Nukeproof alloy, 25mm rise, S/M-780mm, L/XL-800mm
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron
Seatpost
Brand-X Ascend Stealth Dropper, 31.6mm, S-120mm travel, M/L/XL-150mm travel
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.23 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 748 mm | 770 mm | 791 mm | 816 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 124 mm | 124 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 600 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm |
| Reach | 434 mm | 452 mm | 469 mm | 494 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 594 mm | 615 mm | 636 mm | 661 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 382 mm | 433 mm | 483 mm | 523 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1182 mm | 1204 mm | 1225 mm | 1250 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 167 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | 152 cm | 182 cm | 182 cm |
About this model
Sommet belongs to the Vitus Sommet model. There are 79 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Sommet 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2067$. On the other hand, Vitus Sommet CRX 2018, is the most expensive and costs 4499$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Enduro bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro bike is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2067$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sommet price is 74.12% smaller than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Enduro bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro bike is 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Vitus Sommet it’s weighing 15 kg (33.07 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 5.12% heavier than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Sommet components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Manitou model. The travel on this model is 160mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Rockshox Super Deluxe R rear shock model, which has a travel of 160mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Sommet model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Sommet is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 182 cm (5.15 ft – 5.97 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
The Vitus model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!