Show us your Vitus!

[driftmonkey]

Couldn't resist posting this pic in the General e-mtb forum - perhaps it might stimulate some photographic creativity

 

[R120]

Couldn't resist posting this pic in the General e-mtb forum - perhaps it might stimulate some photographic creativity

Is that Gatton Park? Look almost identical if it isn't

 

[dan_65338]

 

[driftmonkey]

Is that Gatton Park? Look almost identical if it isn't

Nope, Marlow Common

 

[R120]

Nope, Marlow Common

Nice - you can see why I thought it might be!

 

[StuE]

Had mine nearly 2 years, new motor at the end of last year (torque sensor) and I keep swapping bits

 

[driftmonkey]

Nice - you can see why I thought it might be!

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Yep indeed! lovely trail too!

 

[Gary]

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You still have a set of fully working and in tact Easton Cully's? There can't be too many of those still in use and spinning on straight axles.

 

[StuE]

You still have a set of fully working and in tact Easton Cully's? There can't be too many of those still in use and spinning on straight axles.

Actually have 2 pairs, haven't used them for ages and thought I would give them a go

 

[Nichneven]

Been lurking a while. Chose a small frame after looking at some posts. Got a small E-Escarpe. Climbs really well, even with the e7000. Really fun on the jump line even with smaller travel. I have just ordered the E-sommet VRS in black sunset. Never looked at ebikes much. My main trail bike is a Norco Optic and my enduro sled is a Privateer 161. Have not had such fun for ages.

 

[R120]

Been lurking a while. Chose a small frame after looking at some posts. Got a small E-Escarpe. Climbs really well, even with the e7000. Really fun on the jump line even with smaller travel. I have just ordered the E-sommet VRS in black sunset. Never looked at ebikes much. My main trail bike is a Norco Optic and my enduro sled is a Privateer 161. Have not had such fun for ages. View attachment 31375

That’s a nice stable of bikes, welcome to the Forum

 

[Nichneven]

That’s a nice stable of bikes, welcome to the Forum

Thanks. Funny thing is I am on the ebike most of the time! Loving the Escarpe suspension platform. Feels really good.

 

[jaze]

 

[driftmonkey]

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Lovely pic jaze

 

[cjm_wales]

I put the original (almost 1 year old) DHF / HR2 tyres back on yesterday. I've been running Magic Marys since November.

The maxxis tyres are amazing on the dusty forest floor!

 

[Polaris]

Pp

Hey, The colour scheme looks good! Where did you get the Rockshox sticker kit in those colours? Cheers

They are from slick graphics mate, any colour and most brands and amazing quality stickers

 

[Nichneven]

 

[R120]

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Now that does look good in the flesh

 

[Nichneven]

Yeah a better look at the frame. Can't believe how well it rides. So playful.

 

[R120]

Yup, 3 years on and I have still yet to find a more fun full fat EMTB.

 

[InRustWeTrust]

Just put the bike together , e-sommet VRS 2020 View attachment 29311

hade my bike for 1 month now and no problem and it ride like a charm, the only fixes i have done is to change the chain guide so it is higher upp beacuse the chain was very tight to the chain guide.

 

[Nichneven]

I got my e-sommet at 7am this morning! Not bad for under 10 days since ordering. Bike was well packed. Not a mark on it. The boxing is much better. Steerer/stem padded heavily. Cables all nice and short. I have loved the Sommet frame ever since DirtMags review back in 2017. One of nicest riding frames out there IMO. Will go tubeless today and add some horizon pedals.

 

[CH61S]

First one I've seen in gray. Looks nice mate. You're in for a treat.

 

[R120]

The longer I own the bike the more I like the way it looks - I know a lot of people dont like the look of the external batteries, but I really dislike how "fat" some of the other EMTB's look, especially the top tubes.

I was out the other day, and whilst stopped for a break there where two other riders near me with a Decoy and an Orbea, and they made the Vitus look a supermodel next to a prop forward the Orbea in particular looked so bulky.

I really like the regular tube profiles on the Vitus.

 

[CH61S]

Love mine as well. No issue with how the external battery looks. It's an e bike at the end of the day I don't see the fascination of making a bike look like something it's not. Dont get me wrong some brands have done a good job at it and I'm sure the next model e Sommet will be redesigned to keep up with the trend as well,but for me it was never a deal breaker.

Plus I keep the battery in the house and having the ability to remove it instantly with no faff is priceless. Give me Function over style points anyday.

 

[Nichneven]

Agree fully on the external battery. They do look really lean. Nice to be able to have a backup battery on hand and an easy switch.

Looking forward to the test ride later. DH LAPS. Convert to tubeless straight away or burn up those tubes. Got so many spare tubes

 

[CH61S]

Agree fully on the external battery. They do look really lean. Nice to be able to have a backup battery on hand and an easy switch.

Looking forward to the test ride later. DH LAPS. Convert to tubeless straight away or burn up those tubes. Got so many spare tubes

Do a ride or 2 on the tubes. Should help press the tape down solid.

 

[Jeffcw]

First ride out on my VRS. Felt great. Really happy with it. Just need CRC to find the keys or send replacements. One photo taken from each side of Ladybower.

 

[CH61S]

First ride out on my VRS. Felt great. Really happy with it. Just need CRC to find the keys or send replacements. One photo taken from each side of Ladybower.

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Wicked photo that mate.

 

[Jeffcw]

Wicked photo that mate.

Thanks mate, the bike deserved a good photo