Vitus Sommet CRX 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,084$
Weight | 12.4 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 Alloy Rear Triangle, Four-bar V-Link Rear Suspension, 155mm Travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 160mm, 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 is a Vitus Sommet model. Vitus released 79 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Sommet bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sommet 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2188$. Vitus Sommet CRX 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 4621$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Enduro bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Sommet CRX price was 4621$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sommet CRX price is 28.4% higher than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Enduro bikes average weight
Enduro bikes have an average weight of 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Sommet CRX weighs 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 15.08% lighter than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Sommet CRX components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Pike RCT3 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir model, with a travel of 155mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
The Sommet CRX 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Vitus Sommet CRX bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 152 cm – 201 cm (4.99 ft – 6.59 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Sommet CRX. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!