Vitus Sommet 297 CR Mountain Bike

Vitus Sommet 297 CR Mountain Bike

The Sommet 297 CR combines the best of both modern enduro-racing wheel sizes, offering the best of high-speed control, all-terrain comfort and responsiveness. It features a carbon/alloy frame that rolls upon a 29" front wheel and a 27.5" rear that gives the ultimate balance of playfulness and stability for enduro racing and long-distance all-mountain adventures.

Vitus has equipped it with long-travel RockShox Domain forks and Super Deluxe Select rear shock to smooth out the terrain while ensuring you experience outstanding traction in all conditions. It is equipped with a wide-range Shimano Deore 12-Speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes and it rolls upon Tubeless Ready WTB KOM Trail i30 rims wrapped in high-grip Maxxis tyres. This bike is also armed with a Brand-X Ascend Dropper seatpost and a high-quality finishing kit from Nukeproof.

Agile, Versatile and Stylish Enduro Mountain Bike

Whether new to the black runs or a seasoned full-face enduro thrill seeker, the Vitus Sommet CR 297 Mountain Bike delivers the rush. The rush of air, the rush of trees passing you in a blur, the rush of tyres through dirt, the rush of light, the rush of sounds - the brief snapshots that flood your senses and place you confidently in the zone.

And then there’s the rush that boils up inside you and the feeling of total control as you float from take-off to landing and rip down descents, from bike park to big mountain. The rush as you roll out at the bottom of the trail and chase one last uplift. The rush that pushes you to explore your limits without overstepping the mark. This is why you do it.

RockShox Suspension and Shimano Deore 12-Speed Groupset

The Sommet 297 CR has been developed to run a mullet wheel setup. A 27.5” rear wheel gives you more clearance over the back for steep ground and is responsive through tight corners, while a stable 29” wheel at the front eats up rocky terrain and keeps momentum high. You’re getting the versatility of both wheel sizes in one bike. With volume added to the carbon front triangle, stability is rock solid without compromising agility. This balanced ride and reliable Shimano components will inspire you to graduate onto trails that may otherwise have felt out of reach. It’s not a bike for taking just any line, it’s a bike for taking the best line. A bike that tracks so accurately it rewards you with time. Time to line up the next obstacle and pick your route as the trail unfolds in front of you.

Carbon/Alloy Long-Travel Enduro Race Bike

The Sommet is a bike that you sit within, not perch on top. Eagerly build your confidence on the refined berms and manicured features of a trail centre, but pedal into the wild and that’s where this bike really comes alive. Whether threading the needle through Enduro tape or dropping in on your favourite trail, speed comes easily to the Sommet CR. It thrives in the chaos of challenging trails. Bringing calm, and fun, where all around there is frenzy.

Key Features:

• Carbon Sommet Enduro Platform: Modern geometry with adjustable flip chip, improved suspension kinematics and a smile inducing ride
• Frame Material: T700 carbon fibre front triangle, 6061-T6 aluminium rear
• Wheel Size: Mullet - 29" Front / 27.5" Rear
• Suspension Travel (MTB Only): 170mm Front, 170mm Rear
• Intended Use: Enduro
• Big hitting enduro bike with modern geometry
• RockShox Domain RC and Super Deluxe Select R suspension
• Shimano Deore 1x12 speed drivetrain
• Powerful Shimano 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc
• WTB KOM Trail i30 tubeless ready rims with tape applied
• Confidence-inspiring Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II tyres

Features:

• 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
• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, DebonAir, 205mm x 65mm, trunnion
• Fork: RockShox Domain RC 29", 170mm travel, Motion Control damper, DebonAir, 38mm stanchions, 110mm x 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 44mm offset
• Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper and ZS56/40 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
• Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser, 7075 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S and M: 780mm Wide, L and XL: 800mm Wide
• Stem: Nukeproof Neutron AM, 6061 Alloy, 45mm length, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 0° Rise
• Grips: Vitus Lock On
• Wheelset: WTB KOM Trail i30 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 29" Front, 27.5" Rear Wheelset, 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front and 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing, Tubeless Ready
• F/rim: WTB KOM Trail i30, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
• R/rim: WTB KOM Trail i30, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
• F/hub: Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
• R/hub: Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
• F/tyre: Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.50" WT, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing
• R/tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5" x 2.4", 3C MaxxTerra compound, DD casing
• Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 116 Links
• Crankset: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
• F/brake Set: Shimano MT520, Lever: BL-MT501, Caliper: BR-MT520, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc
• R/brake Set: Shimano MT520, Lever: BL-MT501, Caliper: BR-MT520, Post Mount, Four Piston Caliper or SRAM DB8 hydraulic disc
• Brake Rotors: Shimano RT66 or SRAM CenterLine - Shimano: 203mm Front & Rear, SRAM: 200mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
• R/derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
• R/shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
• Freewheel: Shimano Deore M6100, 12 Speed, 10-51T Range
• Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon Enduro Saddle, Black, Steel Rails
• Seat Post: Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L and XL: 170mm drop
• Seat Screw: Vitus, 36.4mm Diameter
• Weight: Medium: 15.4kg (tubeless setup)

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

• All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.

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