Vitus Sommet 29 CRX Mountain Bike Frame (2021)

The Vitus Sommet 29 CRX Mountain Bike Frame is a carbon/alloy full-suspension frame with a Fox Float X2 Factory Series rear shock that provides agility and control for riding rugged enduro routes and daring all-mountain terrains.

This full-suspension frame features 163mm of rear travel, a carbon front triangle with an alloy back end, combined with Fox Factory Kashima suspension. Plus, it's designed for use with 29" wheels, 2.5" max tyre clearance and has a SRAM UDH Maxle Stealth 148x12mm Boost rear thru-axle.

170mm Long Travel Full Suspension Frame

The all new Vitus Sommet is a 170mm big hitting enduro frame that features a redesigned carbon front triangle paired with an aluminium rear end. With revamped geometry and improved suspension kinematics, the Sommet is ready to tackle the roughest trails there are, from big mountain alpine descents to steep technical enduro trails.

Improved Suspension Leverage Curve and Sensitivity

Vitus has straightened this frame's leverage curve and increased the progressivity to improve the small bump sensitivity and 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, Sommet is better in every way. If you want a confidence-inspiring Enduro frame that will help guide you down the roughest trails then the Sommet is for you.

Key Specification:

Material: Ultra Strong T700 Carbon Front/6061 Aluminium Rear
Fork Travel (Recommended): 170mm
Fork Offset (Recommended): 42mm
Rear Travel: 163mm
Wheels Size: 29"
Max Tyre Size: 2.5"
Recommended Shock Sag (Measured seated): 30%
Shock Size: 205x62.5mm
Headtube: 44-56mm Tapered Semi-Integrated
Headset: OD44, 44/28.6 – 56/40
Seatpost: 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)
Seat Clamp: 36.4mm
BB: Threaded 73mm BSA
Rear Hub: Boost 148x12mm
Rear Axle: SRAM UDH Maxle Stealth M12x1.0 180mm (Thread Length 13mm)
Chain Guide: ISCG05
Brake Mount: 180mm Direct Post

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About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today. In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes. Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes. “Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine. Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.