Vitus Sommet

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The Vitus Sommet Trail bikes are rather on the heavy side for an enthusiast level range, but the componentry and wheelsets make up for this somewhat. Though we’ve reviewed better bikes at this price range, the Sommet series is still a decent buy for hobbyists. It will set you back between 2-4 grand.

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Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 - Military
Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 - Military
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Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 - Military
Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 - Military
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Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Fire
Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Fire
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Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Full
$2,397.00
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Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Military Green Military
Vitus Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Military Green Military
$2,397.00
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Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Fire
Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Fire
$2,399.99
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Vitus Sommet CR NX-SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Midnight Sand
Vitus Sommet CR NX-SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Midnight Sand
$4,630.99 $2,672.00
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Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Full
$2,797.00
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Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Fire Fire
Vitus Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Fire Fire
$2,797.00
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Vitus Sommet CR NX-SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Midnight Sand
Vitus Sommet CR NX-SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Midnight Sand
$2,999.99 $2,799.99
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Vitus Sommet VRS XT-SLX 1x12 Covert 2020 Covert
Vitus Sommet VRS XT-SLX 1x12 Covert 2020 Covert
$3,199.99 $3,049.99
Vitus Sommet VRS XT-SLX 1x12 Covert 2020 Covert
Vitus Sommet VRS XT-SLX 1x12 Covert 2020 Covert
$5,164.99 $3,070.00
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Vitus Sommet CR NX-SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Midnight Sand Midnight Sand
Vitus Sommet CR NX-SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Midnight Sand Midnight Sand
$2,599.99 $3,130.00
Vitus Sommet CR NX SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet CR NX SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Full
$3,463.00
Vitus Sommet VRS XT-SLX 1x12 Covert 2020 Covert Black Covert
Vitus Sommet VRS XT-SLX 1x12 Covert 2020 Covert Black Covert
$2,899.99 $3,596.00
Vitus Sommet CRS XT-SLX 1x12 2020 - Angry Unicorn
Vitus Sommet CRS XT-SLX 1x12 2020 - Angry Unicorn
$5,877.49 $3,752.00
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Vitus Sommet CRS XT-SLX 1x12 2020 - Angry Unicorn
Vitus Sommet CRS XT-SLX 1x12 2020 - Angry Unicorn
$3,799.99
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Vitus Sommet VRS XT SLX 1x12 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet VRS XT SLX 1x12 2020 Full
$3,862.00
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Vitus Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
$6,945.99 $3,980.00
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Vitus Sommet CRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
$7,123.99 $3,980.00
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Vitus E-Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Military
Vitus E-Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Military
$3,199.99 $3,995.00
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
$4,299.99 $4,099.99
Vitus E-Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Electric
Vitus E-Sommet Deore 1x10 2020 Electric
$4,262.00
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 - Blurple
$4,499.99 $4,299.99
Vitus Sommet CRS XT SLX 1x12 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet CRS XT SLX 1x12 2020 Full
$4,395.00
Vitus Sommet CRS XT-SLX 1x12 2020 Angry Unicorn XL Angry Unicorn
Vitus Sommet CRS XT-SLX 1x12 2020 Angry Unicorn XL Angry Unicorn
$4,395.00
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 Blurple
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 Blurple
$3,899.99 $4,661.00
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 Blurple
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 Blurple
$3,999.99 $4,661.00
Vitus E-Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Electric
Vitus E-Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 Electric
$5,061.00
Vitus E-Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 - Blurple Blurple
Vitus E-Sommet VR SX Eagle 1x12 2020 - Blurple Blurple
$5,061.00
Vitus E-Sommet VRS Sunset 2020 Sunset Black Sunset
Vitus E-Sommet VRS Sunset 2020 Sunset Black Sunset
$4,299.99 $5,167.00
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR XT 1x12 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet VRX XTR XT 1x12 2020 Full
$5,194.00
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR XT 1x12 2020 Full
Vitus Sommet CRX XTR XT 1x12 2020 Full
$5,327.00
Vitus E-Sommet VRS 2020 Sunset Electric
Vitus E-Sommet VRS 2020 Sunset Electric
$5,727.00
Vitus E-Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 Gold Dust Gold Dust
Vitus E-Sommet VRX XTR-XT 1x12 2020 Gold Dust Gold Dust
$4,999.99 $5,993.00
Vitus E-Sommet VRX XTR XT 1x12 2020 Electric
Vitus E-Sommet VRX XTR XT 1x12 2020 Electric
$6,659.00

Vitus Sommet Review

Vitus has been known for producing some top-notch trail and enduro bikes, but their Sommet range doesn’t quite meet the mark. We took a few bikes to the roughest trails we could find and for the most part, they did well.

As enthusiasts, we couldn’t look past the excess weight, as the frames were a lot heavier than average on some models. That’s not what you’d expect from a bike of this class and price. They do have some decent SRAM and Shimano componentry, and offer enough stiffness for rougher rides.

The full suspension and travel definitely delivered, and the wheelsets were nice and responsive, fast to accelerate, and smooth, with excellent traction too. But if you are going to be paying a few thousand bucks for some pretty serious riding, there are better choices out there, and you can find plenty from Vitus.

+Pros:

  • Good SRAM, Shimano componentry
  • Excellent acceleration
  • Good travel and suspension
  • Responsive and smooth

-Cons:

  • Way too heavy for this level
  • Not ideal for enthusiasts

The Verdict

Not the best MTBs from Vitus, but if the weight is not a problem for you, the Sommet bikes are still a decent buy.

While we did like the performance of the Vitus Sommet bikes, we were not pleased with how it felt. While the aluminum frames can take some damage, the weight takes away from the otherwise good enthusiast-level specs.