Vitus Sommet CRX 2016
2016 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,619$
Weight | 12.67 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 155mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RCT3
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Groupset X01, X1 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 171cm
MD
169cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 191cm
XL
189cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
T700/ T800 Toray Carbon Fibre Frame With 6061-T6 Aluminium Rear Triangle, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 155mm Travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air, 160mm Travel, Ø35mm Tapered Wall Aluminium Stanchions – Low Friction Anodize Fast Black, External Rebound & Low Speed Compression Damping, Tapered Aluminium Steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir, External Rebound & 3 Position Compression Damping, 200mm x 57mm, Custom tune DB ML
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XO1
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X1, 11-Speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1175, 10t-42t, 11-Speed
Crank
RaceFace Next SL Cinch, 170mm, 32t
Bottom Bracket
RaceFace, BB92
Chain
SRAM PCX1, 11-Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Mavic Crossmax XL PRO Limited, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Mavic Crossmax XL PRO Limited, 6 Bolt, XX1/142mm x 12mm
Rims
Mavic Crossmax XL PRO Limited, 27.5”
Spokes
Mavic Crossmax XL PRO Limited
Tires
Mavic, Front – Crossmax Charge XL, 27.5” x 2.4” – Rear – Crossmax Quest XL, 27.5” x 2.4”
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Zero, 0 Degree Rise, 35mm Extension
Handlebar
Nukeproof Warhead Carbon Riser Bar, High-Modulus carbon, 25mm Rise, 780mm Wide
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero Stack, (NO.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5”
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Vector Pro Ti
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 125mm Drop
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 718 mm | 743 mm | 764 mm | 785 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Trail | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Stack | 594.04 mm | 594.04 mm | 603.18 mm | 612.31 mm |
| Reach | 407.74 mm | 432.74 mm | 450.03 mm | 467.33 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 574 mm | 599 mm | 619 mm | 639 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 382 mm | 433 mm | 483 mm | 523 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 mm | 1176 mm | 1197 mm | 1219 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 181 cm | 191 cm | 201 cm |
Model Overview
Sommet CRX belongs to the Vitus Sommet model. Vitus released 79 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Sommet bikes models from 2016, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sommet 2016 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2188$. Vitus Sommet CRX 2016 is the most expensive one and costs 5108$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Sommet CRX price was 5108$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sommet CRX price is 41.93% higher than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
Enduro bikes have an average weight of 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 12.67 kg (27.93 lbs), the Sommet CRX model is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 12.63% lighter than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Sommet CRX components
Fork
Vitus Sommet CRX 2016 bike is equipped with the RockShox Pike RCT3 fork, and has 160mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir, with a travel distance of 155mm. 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 size
When it comes to wheels, the Sommet CRX bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Sommet CRX has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Vitus Sommet CRX bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 152 cm – 201 cm (4.99 ft – 6.59 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Sommet CRX. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.