Only had a quick ride today. But compared to Levo, real early comparisons
- Shimano not as refined. More off / on feeling (the nature of the motor on all shimano bikes). Noisier.
- Obvious less refined in the battery integration
- Totally sorted out of the box. It wants for nothing
- Unbeatable value. Levo literally thousands of ££ more
- Levo wont be able to handle the chunk as well as this, being slacker and more travel
- More enduro and dh geometry, so some trade offs / benefits depending on what you ride
- On the counter, Levo feels a bit nippier in the bends
- Direct to consumer, so little to no dealer support should you need it
- Doesn't look as well finished as Levo, some gaps, cable routing etc thats just not as neat
+loads more differences but that's a quick list!
But this is a seriously good bike. Like, ridiculously good for what you're paying. And the '19 looks brilliant.
I know, it's crazy how they're able to bang out this bike at this price. It's capable of so much, XC, Trail... whatever you throw at it. There will be better tools for the job if you're looking for something specific, yes the Levo is the ultimate trail ebike, but is it worth £2k more? You sure are not getting a £2k better bike.kind of puts it into perspective a bit.
Pre-load harder.LOL I'd not exactly class any 22kg bike "chuckable" - It's one thing I've found much harder and it's shown up some deficiencies in my jumping and I'm casing stuff I clear easily on my Hightower LT.
Yep getting back into jumping was the main reason to get the bike, going to dial in 25% sag and start from there! What are your thoughts on getting a spare battery?Pre-load harder.
the timing is slightly different too.
Apart from steep/tight dirt jump trails they jump just as nicely as any other 160/170mm bike and are just as chuckable. it just takes a slightly different approach to coax them
Obviously if jumping is your thing, run higher pressures, faster rolling tyres, stiffer (and slightly faster) suspension.
oh... and a shorter reach frame *size
*with those left over levo readies
Definitely this!I think it takes time to adjust
Definitely this!
when fairly new I took mine just jumping for a half day to learn it's foybles/traits properly.
Switching between it and my 24lb DJ bike or 32lb 165/170mm Enduro bike there's no at all issues between the three.
If cost isn't an issue and you want to boost everywhere or do longer rides. go for it.Yep getting back into jumping was the main reason to get the bike, going to dial in 25% sag and start from there! What are your thoughts on getting a spare battery?
The good thing was when I got the Sentier it felt like a BMX compared to the Sommett. I am more determined than ever to get a custom frame now, as the Sentier just isn't Low, long or slack enough for me, and no one makes an aggressive hardtail Emtb. Even contemplating getting a batch knocked up out in Taiwan
Yeah. My Capra is possibly the poppiest 170mm bike I've ever ridden (it's super progressive, light and running 26" wheels) but there's nothing (jump wise) I can't match; height or length on the Esommet.my Hightower just launches a lot easier so just getting used to it I suppose.
That is quite high but on a longer bike you need more height so it's not horrendous lifting the front.I ride 38mm rise bars with 20mm of spacers below the stem on the large - I also have 180mm forks on it which puts the front end up a bit higher.
I didn't find the stock front end low, but I like riding a high rise bar.
I think its the box.What are they doing to these bikes to cause all this damage?
Packing them into boxes with shovels. Pay peanuts, get monkeysWhat are they doing to these bikes to cause all this damage?
I've sent 2 back full of scratches and damage. Waiting for the replacement bike to turn up. Week later and they have still not received it back yet.Packing them into boxes with shovels. Pay peanuts, get monkeys
My 2 returns will be on soon lol2 more damaged e-sommets on eBay, the second one looks badly damaged around the seat post clamp but it’s up to £1k already. Probably just for parts. Interested to see how much they fetch
Vitus E-Sommet VR Electric MTB (SLX 1x11) 2019 - Large (27.5) - Green/Black | eBay
Vitus E-Sommet VR Electric MTB (SLX 1x11) 2019 - XL (27.5) - Green/Black | eBay
That must be annoying! At the price of the bike i'm amazed they dont send them out in propper hardshell cases with the wheels in a seperate box that you had to unpack with the courier and send back. They must be losing a small fortune with replacements, multiple shipments and compensationI've sent 2 back full of scratches and damage. Waiting for the replacement bike to turn up. Week later and they have still not received it back yet.
Told em I want bike protected properly. Just managed to get voucher for 20 quid out of em.took me 2 attempts thoughThat must be annoying! At the price of the bike i'm amazed they dont send them out in propper hardshell cases with the wheels in a seperate box that you had to unpack with the courier and send back. They must be losing a small fortune with replacements, multiple shipments and compensation
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