Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)

Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021) - £3,599.99

The All New Sommet - Better in every sense of the word. Improved suspension kinematics, geometry and an all new carbon framset ready to race across the roughest enduro trails

Our all new Sommet is a 170mm big hitting enduro bike, it features a redesigned carbon front triangle paired with an aluminium rear end. With revamped geometry and improved suspension kinematics our Sommet is ready to tackle the roughest trails there are, from big mountain alpine descents to steep technical enduro trails. We straightened the leverage curve and increased the progressivity to improve the small bump sensitivity, mid stroke support to keep you in control when the trails get rough. Along with improved geometry the new Sommet also has more seat post insertion which allows for a longer dropper post to be fitted. Basically our all new Sommet is better in every way. If you want a confidence inspiring Enduro bike that will help guide you down the roughest trails then the Sommet is for you.

Our flagship Sommet 27 CRX is ready for you to hit your trail of choice. The 27 CRX comes with 170mm of frame travel, matched with buttery smooth 170mm Fox 38 Factory GRIP2 forks paired with a Fox Float X2 Factory rear shock to keep you planted when the trails get rough. Shimano's high performance 1x12 wide range XT drivetrain provides reliable shifting for race day while the Shimano XT brakes provide ample stopping power on those long, steep descents.

Rolling on the high performance DT Swiss EX1700 wheels and a Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II tubeless ready tyre combo to provide confidence inspiring grip. Finished with Nukeproof components and a Brand-X Ascend dropper post you’ll have the confidence take your enduro riding to the next level with our Sommet 27 CRX.

T700 Carbon Front Triangle with 6061-T6 Aluminium Rear Triangle

  • Fox 38 Float Factory GRIP2 170mm/ Fox X2 Factory suspension
  • Shimano 1x12spd M8100 XT Drivetrain
  • DT Swiss EX1700 Wheels
  • Maxxis Assegai/Minion DHR II Tyres
  • Brand-X Ascend Dropper
  • All New Carbon Sommet

    Updated modern geometry with adjustable flip chip, improved suspension kinematics and a smile inducing ride.

    Frame Material

    T700 Carbon/6061-T6 Aluminium

    Suspension Travel

    170mm Front, 170mm Rear

    Wheel Size

    27.5

    Available Size

    S,M,L,XL

    Colour

    ORYX WHITE

    Weight:

    Medium: 15.00kg (Tubeless setup)

    £3,599.99

    Where can I buy Vitus bikes?

    You can buy Vitus bikes directly through our exclusive retailers:

    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)
    Vitus Sommet 27 CRX Mountain Bike (2021)

    Specifications

    FRAMESommet T700 carbon front triangle, alloy 6061 rear,

     Internal cable routing, post mount disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle 

    REAR HUB DT Swiss EX 1700

    6 Bolt, Shimano microspline driver, Boost – 148mm x 12mm thru axle

    FORKSFOX 38 Float EVOL Factory Series 27.5”

    Kashima coating, Grip2 damper, 38mm stanchions, 170mm travel, 110mm x 15mm QR axle 37mm rake 

    SPOKESDT Swiss

    N/A

    SHOCKFox Float X2 Factory Series

    Kashima coating, Grip2 air spring, 2 position lever, 205mm x 65mm, trunnion 

    FRONT TYREMaxxis Assegai

    3C MaxxGrip compound, EVO+, 27.5” x 2.50” 

    CHAINSETShimano XT M8100

    32t, 170mm 

    REAR TYREMaxxis Minion DHR II

    3C MaxxTerra compound, DD/TR, 27.5” x 2.40”

    BOTTOM BRACKETShimano SM-BB52, BS

    73mm BSA Threaded

    BRAKESShimano XT MT8120

    N/A

    FRONT DERAILLEURN/A

    N/A

    BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT76

    203mm, 6 bolt 

    REAR DERAILLEURShimano XT M8100

    Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed 

    HANDLEBARSNukeproof Horizon riser

    Alloy 7050, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 780mm wide S/M, 800mm wide L/XL 

    SHIFTERSShimano XT M8100

    Rapidfire plus, 12 speed

    STEMNukeproof Horizon

    Alloy 6061, 45mm reach, 0° rise 31.8mm

    CASSETTEShimano XT M8100

    10t-51t, 12 speed 

    HEADSETAcros AZX-212-CO R5

    Sealed bearings, OD44, 44/28.6 – 56/40 

    CHAINShimano XT M8100

    12 speed

    GRIPSVitus lock on

    N/A

    FRONT RIMDT Swiss EX 1700

    Spline 30, 15x110mm, 27.5", 6 Bolt  – 110mm x 15mm thru axle 

    SADDLEWTB Volt

    Medium 142mm x 265mm, Cro-moly rails 

    REAR RIMDT Swiss EX 1700

    Spline 30, 27.5", 6 Bolt Shimano microspline driver, Boost – 148mm x 12mm thru axle 

    SEATPOSTBrand-X Ascend dropper

    Remote lever, 31.6mm, S 125mm drop/M 150mm drop/L,XL 170mm drop 

    FRONT HUBDT Swiss EX 1700

    110mm x 15mm thru axle, 6 Bolt

    SEATCLAMPVitus bolt, 36.4mm 

    N/A

    • Carbon First

      By designing our new Sommet and Escarpe platforms in tandem we decided early on that we were going to focus on a Carbon front triangle only with a aluminium rear triangle. This gives the perfect blend of stiffness and compliance. We increased the tube volume in the front triangle to improve stiffness, giving better track holding and stability through the full size range.

    • Updated Geometry

      We have updated the geometry to give a more confidence inspiring ride. Key changes are slacker head angles and lower BB drop. We have also steepened the effective seat tube angle and made it progressively steeper as you go up the size range. This ensures that each frame size has an optimal sagged saddle position with no compromise. By measuring saddle height at saddle lay back we looked at the position of the saddle relative to the bottom bracket to ensure when the bike was in sag you had an optimal pedaling position. The reason we steepened the seat angle on the larger frame sizes was to ensure that the saddle layback wasn't too far behind the bottom bracket.

    • Adjustable Geometry Flip Chip

      The Escarpe comes with an adjustable flip chip to adjust your geometry as required. We have built and optimised the head angle and BB drop around the "low" setting. However the "high" setting allows you to increase head angle by + 0.5 degrees and lift the bottom bracket by 6mm. Giving you the option to tweak your ride depending on the terrain you're riding.

    • Frame Protection

      Robust frame protection on downtube, seat stay and chain stay. Chain stay protection features a soft rubber to quieten chain slap.

    Geometry & Sizing

    Measurement instructions for Vitus Sommet range

     

    Frame Size S M L XL
    Rec Rider Height (Imperial) 5' 2" - 5' 6" 5' 6" - 5' 10" 5' 10" - 6' 2" 6' 2" - 6' 7"
    Rec Rider Height (Metric) 160 - 170cm 170 - 178cm 178 - 190cm 190 - 201cm
    Rec Inside Leg (Imperial) 27" - 30" 30" - 32" 32" - 34" 34" - 37"
    Rec Inside Leg (Metric) 71 - 76cm 76 - 81cm 81 - 86cm 86 - 94cm
    (A) Seat Tube Length 380mm 410mm 440mm 470mm
    (B) Effective Top Tube Length 569mm 597mm 621mm 645mm
    (C) Reach 424mm 449mm 476mm 504mm
    (D) Stack 602mm 612mm 621mm 630mm
    (E) Chainstay Length 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm
    (F) Headtube Length 110mm 120mm 130mm 140mm
    (G) Headtube Angle* 64° 64° 64° 64°
    (H) Effective Seat Tube Angle 76.5° 76.5° 77° 77.5°
    (I) Actual Seat Tube Angle 71.5° 71.5° 72° 72.5°
    (J) Saddle Layback 154.89mm 170.63mm 179.93mm 188.36mm
    (K) BB to Saddle Height at Saddle Layback 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm
    (L) Wheelbase 1188mm 1217mm 1249mm 1281mm
    Bottom Bracket Drop 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm
    Chainguide Mount ISCG05 ISCG05 ISCG05 ISCG05
    Handlebar Width/Rise 780mm/25mm 780mm/25mm 800mm/25mm 800mm/25mm
    Seatpost Insert Depth 177mm 215mm 242mm 270mm
    *All Sommet bikes come with a flip chip, geometry numbers stated are for the low setting, if you switch to the high setting the head angle increases by 0.5 degrees and the BB Drop lifts by 6mm.

     

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    All Vitus frames and framesets purchased from an authorised Vitus retailer or distributor are guaranteed for two (2) years. The warranty term begins with the original date of purchase. The original dated sales invoice or other dated proof of purchase is required. The warranty applies to the original purchaser only. For full information on our warranty process, visit: Warranty