I'm building out a small Sommet 297 this winter for my son for next year's Whistler season. Got the frame for an amazing price out of the UK. Frame looks sick bare. Can't wait to see it all built up!
Back to the forests I recognize so well now from your channel. Those must be planted forests - the trees are lined up perfectly. Good luck in the coming races! I'll be cheering for you and of course my fellow Canadians!
Yeah the home trails - we re spoilt with the amount of trails and lush forests. Thanks! I’ll be in the EWS100 so same course but not in with the pro riders! Can’t wait, the buzz at the event will be great!
Congratulations Vitus makes the best bikes. I have been riding this same bike for over a year in the 29 in dream build and it is the best bike I have ever owned. It is a one of a kind. It is a very unique bike here in Lake Tahoe. Really stoked for you.🤘🤘🤘🔥
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB Really nice. We are riding Northstar bike park tomorrow for Fathers Day. CRC was here a few years ago for the EWS World Series. We have Sky Tavern bike park by our house and that has some good DH. That bike is something else. Enjoy it!🔥🔥🔥🤘
@@ynwa9840 Well to be honest from the beginning of the pandemic to the middle I got this bike and my son got a Vitus Sentier and my brother got the Nukeproof Giga Factory. I got on the CRC email list and just a few weeks until one was in stock and as soon as I got notified I responded right away and got all three bikes. They all came in about three days to the US with no tax duties or import fee. The Giga and the Sommet were $125 shipping each and the Sentier was $65. The bikes all came in perfect condition with a care package. I was just really on top of it. All of my friends that bought the bike shop bikes all we’re waiting a year to a year and a half. I am sure it is different in other countries and we got the bikes one at a time too. I will tell you this bike is a stand out at the Northstar Bike Park in Tahoe. 🤘🤘🔥
I’ve got last years Sommet CR and it’s a banger. I’ve got a Nukeproof Megawatt EMTB that I ride more often, but I just can’t bring myself to part with the Sommet, it’s a special bike.
Looks like an awesome bike. My friend and I were at the gates when we saw you guys just coming along the road and said hi. I did the exact same as you and Tam near the end of the last trail as well :-D
Yeah couldn’t be happier with the bike! Ahah glad it wasn’t just us! It seems like a few people ended up off track there 😅 it just wants to take you there!
Like a kid at Christmas.. some pace there too wow.. I'm running Fox38 on my Mondraker E and they are amazing..got me out of trouble a few times already..looking forward to seeing your racing vids soon
Definitely felt a kid at Christmas 😂. Yeah they really are. Im still playing about with pressures to dial them in - need a lot more pressure than my 36s but they feel incredible. So smooth yet supportive 👌 great thanks, hope you enjoy them!
@Makaryo's Tyannel its your preference if you prefer the bike to be a little smaller or larger. I personally would go for a medium if I was 5ft 6. I think the reach and standover would just be a bit too small and it may be a struggle to find a big enough dropper for a small frame at that height. Everyone is different though :)
Thanks yeah blown away by it! @gavin yeah the racing line is only 29er so I’m running the regular wild enduro rear. I ran a front on the rear for a while in winter which was handy in the worst mud but back to the specific rear now
Oh that's niiiice! Read some good things about Vitus. They are direct sales aren't they (via Chain Reaction)? Might research if they do demo days as I'd want to be sure of frame sizing, bike feel, etc, etc especially at the higher price point of their bikes. How did you go through the process of selection? I'm in the middle of needing an L or XL so it can be tricky.
Yeah I'm blown away by it. Had heard good things and now I'm on one I can get why. Yep direct via Wiggle and Chain Reaction. Size is always a tough one. I compared the geo chart to my existing/previous bikes for reach, stack and standover etc and I'm pretty firmly in a small on most bikes. Size feels spot on for me!
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB thanks Laura. I am 5ft 6. So I am leaning towards the Medium as the reach concerns me at 418, my current small bike is 425 and i fitted a longer stem as felt it a little cramped. How does it pedal up hill? Great vids by the way! 👍🏻
Thanks, yeah I absolutely love it. I’m undecided… I do like my hopes but have been getting used to shimanos on the ebike. The XTs felt pretty good. Hopes for now and I’ll see after a month or two! Is that the new v4s you’ve gone for? Heard they’re meant to be really good!
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB I went for the E4s, figured if they are good enough for Joe Barnes they are good enough for me. The lever feel is amazing, really light and smooth as it's on a bearing now instead of a bush. Really happy with them. I've heard good things about the newer XTs, I ran Zee's for years but was getting fed up with the constant need to bleed them.
Ah nice yeah heard good things about these too. They sound great. I’ve got the constant bleeding issue with my v4s 😅 which is tempting me to the XTs so I’ll see how I go. The new XTs did feel amazing!
Well these videos just cost me £1700 for a Vitus Mythique and probably an E sommet further down the line. Probably a trip to the alps too. Bloody hell. 😮😊.
I’m questioning selling my current bike and getting this. The spec on this bike for £4000 is stupid and after seeing so many pros today at the EWS on these bikes I know it’s more bike than I’d ever need 🤣.
No matter how good the bike is, you still have to be a bloody good rider to get down that quickly. You nailed it LJ!
Ah thank you! Was a good set of trails for a first ride! 🙌
I'm building out a small Sommet 297 this winter for my son for next year's Whistler season. Got the frame for an amazing price out of the UK. Frame looks sick bare. Can't wait to see it all built up!
Nice one, that'll be great. Can't beat a good custom build! Whistler is on our list of places to visit - well Canada in general! Riding looks amazing!
Back to the forests I recognize so well now from your channel. Those must be planted forests - the trees are lined up perfectly. Good luck in the coming races! I'll be cheering for you and of course my fellow Canadians!
Yeah the home trails - we re spoilt with the amount of trails and lush forests. Thanks! I’ll be in the EWS100 so same course but not in with the pro riders! Can’t wait, the buzz at the event will be great!
Congratulations Vitus makes the best bikes. I have been riding this same bike for over a year in the 29 in dream build and it is the best bike I have ever owned. It is a one of a kind. It is a very unique bike here in Lake Tahoe. Really stoked for you.🤘🤘🤘🔥
Thanks! Yeah they are amazing bikes. Absolutely loving it. Sounds great. How are the trails over in Lake Tahoe?
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB Really nice. We are riding Northstar bike park tomorrow for Fathers Day. CRC was here a few years ago for the EWS World Series. We have Sky Tavern bike park by our house and that has some good DH. That bike is something else. Enjoy it!🔥🔥🔥🤘
Did you pay any customs duty and how long did take to arrive at your door?
@@ynwa9840 Well to be honest from the beginning of the pandemic to the middle I got this bike and my son got a Vitus Sentier and my brother got the Nukeproof Giga Factory. I got on the CRC email list and just a few weeks until one was in stock and as soon as I got notified I responded right away and got all three bikes. They all came in about three days to the US with no tax duties or import fee. The Giga and the Sommet were $125 shipping each and the Sentier was $65. The bikes all came in perfect condition with a care package. I was just really on top of it. All of my friends that bought the bike shop bikes all we’re waiting a year to a year and a half. I am sure it is different in other countries and we got the bikes one at a time too. I will tell you this bike is a stand out at the Northstar Bike Park in Tahoe. 🤘🤘🔥
@@trailpimp6369 Thanks for your reply. I think I might buy it now
Wow you’re fast. This is the bike I’ve settled on, seems to be the best bang for buck.
Thanks. Nice one, I'm sure you'll love it. As you say great value for money and it's such a good bike!
And Its MY fav colour ....Looking quick pal,my legs are burning just watching
I know! Stunning colour. Cheers haha was good to see you at the weekend!
You too always nice to see you both
Lovely 😁 Such a sweet rig for sure. I'm loving the top with the sponsors as well. It looks so 👌
Thanks! Absolutely loving the bike just one ride in. So happy I can now wear the jersey!
I’ve got last years Sommet CR and it’s a banger. I’ve got a Nukeproof Megawatt EMTB that I ride more often, but I just can’t bring myself to part with the Sommet, it’s a special bike.
Nice one! I’ve got an e bike too and probably ride the regular sommet about 75% of the time. Just love it 👍
Looks like an awesome bike. My friend and I were at the gates when we saw you guys just coming along the road and said hi. I did the exact same as you and Tam near the end of the last trail as well :-D
Yeah couldn’t be happier with the bike! Ahah glad it wasn’t just us! It seems like a few people ended up off track there 😅 it just wants to take you there!
Nice one on the sponsor Laura! What was the second to last trail called?
Thanks! That one was right side clyde (lower half called left side clyde). Probably my favourite trail in the valley!
Like a kid at Christmas.. some pace there too wow.. I'm running Fox38 on my Mondraker E and they are amazing..got me out of trouble a few times already..looking forward to seeing your racing vids soon
Definitely felt a kid at Christmas 😂. Yeah they really are. Im still playing about with pressures to dial them in - need a lot more pressure than my 36s but they feel incredible. So smooth yet supportive 👌 great thanks, hope you enjoy them!
Amazing you synced straight away, I spent today athe Golfie the trails tor EWS are running so well. Have a great race👊
Yeah I’ve never gelled with a bike as quick as this. Loving it. Oh that’s good to know! Hoping they stay dry. Thanks!
Flying there on your new steed! Nice bike and a great vid as always.
Got on so well with it 😁 thanks!!
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB Great stuff
Congratulations on getting sponsored Laura. Oh and that bike is PENG! 😂
Thank you! Really happy to be with Vitus and bike is quite something. I just learned a new word haha somehow haven’t come across peng before 😅
nice Laura, that's some bike. I'm thinking about to buy one next year...and yea, you are improving ;)
Thanks yeah it’s an amazing bike. I love it 👌. Great value for money on them. Cheers!
Nice ride may i ask how tall you are? Riding in small??
Sure I’m 5ft 4 and riding small
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB I,m 5ft6 do you think small will fit me???
@Makaryo's Tyannel its your preference if you prefer the bike to be a little smaller or larger. I personally would go for a medium if I was 5ft 6. I think the reach and standover would just be a bit too small and it may be a struggle to find a big enough dropper for a small frame at that height. Everyone is different though :)
Congratulations!!
Thanks! 🙌
Sick bike Laura 🙌🏻
Thanks I love it! 😃
Luv it awesome Laura glad u love ur new vitus beauty . Cksss ridin too guys n great vid. Well HAPPY for ya hun 👊
Thanks! Yeah getting on so well with it. Really sick bike! Looking forward to more riding, racing and vlogs on it!
Awesome 👏🏻
Was the Saracen a mullet too?
Thanks! Nope the Saracen was a 27.5. I had it for a few years and I think mullets weren’t popular back then
Awesome bike! 1 question. How tall are you?
Cheers. I’m 5ft 5 👍
Vitus bikes are awesome !! 👌 Enjoy
Which rear wild enduro are you running? Don't think they make a 27.5 racing line?
Health to enjoy your new bike 👍
Thanks yeah blown away by it! @gavin yeah the racing line is only 29er so I’m running the regular wild enduro rear. I ran a front on the rear for a while in winter which was handy in the worst mud but back to the specific rear now
Great video!!
Thanks!
Awesome bike! looking pretty speedy!
Thanks! Bike is perfect for me 👌
That’s a nice bike Laura well done good luck at the race
🫡🔥🏴
Thanks! I’m loving it and looking forward to racing on it. Cheers 👊👍
Oh that's niiiice! Read some good things about Vitus. They are direct sales aren't they (via Chain Reaction)? Might research if they do demo days as I'd want to be sure of frame sizing, bike feel, etc, etc especially at the higher price point of their bikes. How did you go through the process of selection? I'm in the middle of needing an L or XL so it can be tricky.
Yeah I'm blown away by it. Had heard good things and now I'm on one I can get why. Yep direct via Wiggle and Chain Reaction. Size is always a tough one. I compared the geo chart to my existing/previous bikes for reach, stack and standover etc and I'm pretty firmly in a small on most bikes. Size feels spot on for me!
Great video Laura, how tall are you? Im looking at the Sommet 297, think a small would be right for me too. Im right on the cusp of S/M thanks.
Thanks! I’m 5 ft 5 and at the top end of the small. It’s a perfect fit with a 150mm dropper. Any taller I’d want to go for medium. Hope that helps!
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB thanks Laura. I am 5ft 6. So I am leaning towards the Medium as the reach concerns me at 418, my current small bike is 425 and i fitted a longer stem as felt it a little cramped.
How does it pedal up hill? Great vids by the way! 👍🏻
Nice bike.
Can you slam that dropper post in more?
The stock one that comes with the bike can be fully down and out the way - the one I purchased doesn’t go right down as it’s longer
Bike looks great love the colour
Same - colour is stunning. Really pleased with it!
Nice rig, love the colour! You sticking with the Hopes or are you putting the XTs on? I've just fitted the Hope Tech 4s and they are awesome.
Thanks, yeah I absolutely love it. I’m undecided… I do like my hopes but have been getting used to shimanos on the ebike. The XTs felt pretty good. Hopes for now and I’ll see after a month or two! Is that the new v4s you’ve gone for? Heard they’re meant to be really good!
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB I went for the E4s, figured if they are good enough for Joe Barnes they are good enough for me. The lever feel is amazing, really light and smooth as it's on a bearing now instead of a bush. Really happy with them. I've heard good things about the newer XTs, I ran Zee's for years but was getting fed up with the constant need to bleed them.
Ah nice yeah heard good things about these too. They sound great. I’ve got the constant bleeding issue with my v4s 😅 which is tempting me to the XTs so I’ll see how I go. The new XTs did feel amazing!
Absolutly cracking bike love it
Cheers super happy with it!!
Well these videos just cost me £1700 for a Vitus Mythique and probably an E sommet further down the line. Probably a trip to the alps too. Bloody hell. 😮😊.
Haha an expensive watch 😂. The new mythique looks amazing! Enjoy! Value for money on the Vitus range is hard to beat!
good video friend and thanks for sharing! greetings🤟
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🤟
I’m questioning selling my current bike and getting this. The spec on this bike for £4000 is stupid and after seeing so many pros today at the EWS on these bikes I know it’s more bike than I’d ever need 🤣.
It’s a steal isn’t it. Haha. Amazing spec and it rides like a dream! Can’t recommend it enough 👌
@@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB time to get saving 🤣🤣
I feel like im about to die every 2 seconds :D
I don’t know if that’s good or bad haha 😅