Vitus Sommet 29 CR Mountain 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,612$
Weight | 15.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 180mm -
Fork RockShox Domain
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 169cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
RockShox Domain RC 29", 170mm travel, Motion Control damper, DebonAir, 38mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, DebonAir, 205mm x 62.5mm, trunnion
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range
Crank
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 116 Links
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB KOM Trail i30, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Tires
Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT520 or SRAM DB8, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT66 or SRAM CenterLine, Shimano: 203mm Front & Rear, SRAM: 200mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Cockpit
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: 780mm Wide, L & XL: 800mm Wide
Grips
Vitus Lock On, N/A
Headset
Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle, Black, Steel Rails
Seatpost
Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L & XL: 170mm drop
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Front Center | 756 mm | 786 mm | 818 mm | 849 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 136 mm | 135 mm | 136 mm | 136 mm |
| Stack | 618 mm | 627 mm | 636 mm | 645 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 440 mm | 468 mm | 495 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 565 mm | 594 mm | 618 mm | 642 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 77 ° | 77.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 410 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1192 mm | 1222 mm | 1254 mm | 1285 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Sommet 29 CR Mountain is part of the Vitus Sommet model. Vitus released 79 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Sommet 297 Mountain 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2310$. Vitus Sommet 297 AMP 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 5999$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Enduro bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Vitus released this model in 2022, its price was 3283$. If we compare this with the average Enduro bike cost we notice that the price is 9.63% lower.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
Enduro bikes have an average weight of 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
considerably heavier than average, Sommet 29 CR Mountain has a weight of 15.8 kg (34.83 lbs). In other words, this model is 10.72% heavier than the average Enduro bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Sommet 29 CR Mountain components
Fork
The RockShox Domain is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 170mm. 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 Select R rear shock model, which has a travel of 180mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The wheels on Sommet 29 CR Mountain are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Sommet 29 CR Mountain comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Vitus Sommet 29 CR Mountain bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.