Vitus Sommet 27 Mountain Bike FrameThe Sommet 27 mountain bike (MTB) frame is every enduro racer and avid all-mountain rider’s dream. It features a carbon/alloy frame that strikes the perfect balance of strength, agility and weight and is equipped with a Kashima-coated Fox Float X2 Factory Series rear shock. This rear shock complements the Sommet Enduro Platform Modern geometry with an adjustable flip-chip suspension system gives you exceptional control and composure over all terrains and ensures outstanding rear-wheel traction anywhere.The big-hitting Vitus Sommet 27 MTB frame has been enhanced to deliver stability where all around there is chaos. With volume added to the carbon front triangle, the bike feels calm and predictable with no compromise on agility. So, whether flinging yourself through the most technical Enduro tape or shredding your steepest local trails you still get that unforgettable rush. The rush that pushes you to explore your limits without overstepping the mark. This is for the full-face thrill seekers and the diehards. This is why you do it.As the sport of Enduro moves forward, challenging both bike and rider with more technical descents and punchy climbs, so the Sommet CRX has been engineered to keep pace. Extensive work has been done to improve small bump sensitivity, smoothing out the trail to keep you firmly in control and reduce pedal bob when you need to lay down more power. There’s a flip-chip to help you refine a setup that best suits your style, internal cable routing to keep everything tidy and the frame is well protected with robust guards on the downtube and chainstays. 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. This is the perfect foundation from which to build your dream Enduro bike. Key Features: Big hitting enduro frame with modern geometry 27.5" platform for maximum agility Adjustable flip chip to fine tune handling and your preferred feel Ultra-Smooth Fox Float X2 Factory Series shock Robust rubber downtube, seat stay and chainstay protection Durable clear protection film applied to high wear areasFeatures: 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: Fox Float X2 Factory Series, Kashima coating, Grip2 air spring, 2 position lever, 205mm x 65mm, trunnion 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 Seat Screw: Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter Wheel Size: 27.5" Suspension Travel (MTB Only): 170mm Front, 170mm Rear Intended Use: Enduro Weight: 4.7kg (with shock)Buy Vitus Frames & Forks from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
