Behind The Scenes Of Mountain Bike Design & Development | GMBN Visits Vitus Bikes
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- Have you ever wondered about how the mountain bike you ride was conceived? To find out, we went behind the scenes at Vitus Bikes to meet some of the design and engineering team and discover how a new MTB goes from concept to reality.
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Legend has it that Vitus wanted to name the Sommet the 'Vitus Something' but they hired a marketing manager from Yorkshire
10:17 that elbow is a result of testing the products by himself, nice. 😆
Vitus have exploded into a gem of a company these days producing some quality bikes at reasonably good prices. ✌
marin did good as well in the last years
how much for a carbon?
@@kenny-dc8bw lmao that's value, thanks
@@palsonny8771 they're top end carbon bikes are £3,500 which is a lot of money but compared to other brands it's really cheap
True ✌🏻
Vitus owner of a 2019 Escarpe VRX, I am so happy with the performance, specs, and quality of the ride that I have a hard time thinking selling for a new one (I used to change bike every year from Scott to Pivot and Yeti). I ride everything I want comfortably, safely, and with a smile on my face. I also want to highlight the owners community on Facebook which is great, real people with real lives. Please Vitus don't change your vision!!!!!!! Love from the US
Same bike my friend, best buy I've ever made in mtb
I met Enrique a few months ago in Tollymore. We did Heathen and Champs I think. I Had no idea he worked for Vitus. What a nice guy. The whole team are clearly enthusiasts which is a fantastic accolade. Vitus are a class brand. Almost a David against the Goliaths in its industry. Well done and super proud these guys are flying the flag for Northern Ireland.
“How have Vitus managed to offer this?”
They’re not slapping an extra £4000 on the bike above cost price just because, like most greedy bike brands! Bikes costing as much as a house deposit these days is absolutely heinous! Well done Vitus!
Because they know China is right.
That video has genuinely just made me think my next bike will be a vitus. You just completely changed my opinion of the brand. Made by riders for riders 👍
I really hope they pull through as a company. I absolutely love their vibe and bikes 🤞🏽
Always used Giant bikes was looking at the Reign but thought about giving Vitus a punt saving for two years finally in stock came home tonight to box one Vitus Sommet VRS can't wait to open it.
Post your thoughts! I'm interested...
My first FS bike is on the way. Escarpe 29 CR! Can't friggin wait. I love seeing the process behind the bike and knowing it's a close knit team that just loves MTB.
Glad to be part of the Vitus family.....owner of a Vitus Sentier 29 VR(2020)
Having picked up a Vitus last year having just getting back into Mountain Biking this video is a great insight into how good Vitus really are, I think I'll be getting another Vitus when I upgrade my current Nucleus!
Even if we say so ourself...Vitus make some quality rigs! Great video Dod! 👊🏾
This is eye opening and very welcome. As a design engineer myself, this is very appealing and I'm going to start looking harder at Vitus as my next bike.
That's the key issue of the mtb industry today. It's no longer about the consumer, the big manufacturers are nothing more then marketing machines. No longer building bikes designed for the everyday reguler Joe and Jill rider but to much focused on design and tech to save the most weight and shave the most time off runs. All behind the need to be the best in the industry in terms of wins and overall image.
I rather support a company like Vitus that is clearly about making bikes that
1)designed for the consumer
2) every skill rider can enjoy
3) very attainable bikes cost wise.
Nice to see small companies such as these to focus on us the consumer that love the sport and activity.
The big firms should watch and learn. Go back to there roots, the roots of the sport and focus on the every day rider and trail blazers. Yes compition is a component of the industry, but not the core purpose of it as seen today.
STOP THE MARKETING MACHINE!!
Make bikes for the everyday rider not force some mold on us.
I think the only large manufacturer left that still holds consumers as there core is GAINT. They make and design fantastic bikes for the price.
yeah some of the prices for the big manufacturer bikes are just insane
Satisfaction for an engineer is see his creation in action. I can say for my self that it gives me a huge satisfaction to the cotton gins I have engineered work as planned and produce as the customer expected.
Just gotta say; I got my vitus Mythique yesterday after only waiting for 3weeks, there were no issues, no scratches, no missing parts. I assembled the bike with ease and hit the trails. The good: efficient pedaller, playful and fun feeling, capable descender, a great all-rounder, unbeatable price (feels like a 3000eurobike) the bad: dropper post is too short at only 100mm. Rear brake is considerably weaker than he front (no biggie), it's heavy (I don't mind) and that's it. All in all I am extremely happy with the experience so far. I would give this bike a 10/10 simply because of the price. IF it were an actual 3000 euro bike, then it would be a 9/10 so congrats and kudos to Vitus. It feels like cheating having such a good quality product for only 2000 euros. Thank you so much. I bought this bike while I wait for my commencal meta sx that I bought in October. And yours got here so fast. Much appreciated. Commencal can learn a few things from you.
Such a nice tour at the Vitus hq. SolidWorks for the win!
I’ve got a Vitus Escarpe Cr and it’s such a great bike
Great to see people design mountain bikes for performance, not for racing
I love my Vitus Mythique. From bike parks, technical climbs, technical downhills, to flow trails, it’s worked great in everything I’ve thrown at it. To me it’s been quite literally the best all around bike I’ve ever ridden. It might not have the brand recognition of big brands like Santa Cruz, specialized, trek, and others but they perform just as good. With the price, performance, and now with this vid showing how passionate the guys over at Vitus are about their bikes, can’t see myself getting any other bike than Vitus in the future
Same here man. Vitus mythique is such an awesome bike and it's been solid as hell.
A humble company that doesn't need to charge extra because they can!! like most brands when they get good publicity the price goes up. Welldone vitus stay true the customer. 🤘
This was worth watching, it great to see when the folks making the bikes we ride, truly enjoy what they are doing, it shows that they care.
Thanks for sharing the Vitus story - very cool!
Such a cool insight to one of the seemingly most humble and honest companies!! I’ve got a couple of their bikes, and personally I can’t see myself moving away from them!! I’d love one of those tees/jumpers too Vitus 😉😂🙌🏼
I love my Vitus! I was skeptical at first because of the price point but I’ve beat it super hard at bike parks and it has been flawless! I’d absolutely buy again
Yup. Same.
Where are they manufactured?
@@jamesgreeley8011 China. TBH China will sell you a product at a price of what’s its worth. if ur looking for the cheapest carbon frame, then it will come with “perks”. If U want more quality and after sale support, be prepared to pay a little bit more but never more than those with marketing power.
@@SaltedBadly they're bikes are manufactured in Cambodia from my understanding, well at least that's what it says on my bike frame. They're after sale support is awesome, they respond stupidly quick (less than an hour) to my questions I've asked them through their support email.
Totally agree my escarpe VRS is the mtb purchase I've ever made
Love my Escarpe CRX, it's some bike. Hats off to Vitus.
Have been riding my Vitus Sentier 29 VRX hard for almost two years now and can only say, I love it.
Just ordered my mythique after buying the nucleus as my first mtb (at 41) a year ago nearly. Had zero issues and hopefully have the same zero hassle fun on the mythique vrs 👍🏼. Great video , glad I can wheelie as good as the Vitus crew too 🤣
Definitely one of my dream bikes and one of the more obtainable because of the value you get. Someday it will be mine!
Great to see my local trails at Tullymore. Most of my mates have vitus and they are great bikes. As good as or better than any of the other so called 'premium' brands.
Had the 2016 sentier, absolutely punished it to the best of my ability definitely a great bike after upgrading a few components to my personal choice of kit...
VITUS..
VITUS
VITUS
My first real bike crush was the 2017 Sommet VR. When I eventually got the money, I went for an 2019 Escarpe 27 VR. I still feel I made the right choice, fits my riding perfectly👌
Vitus are definitely on my radar for my next bike
What a funny team from Vitus.. I wish i had the money .. the bike looks epic , just like the team :) Thanks for the video GMBN :)
Holy camera stabilization, GMBN
I now own 2 bikes from Vitus a hard tail and the escarpe. They are truly legit. I have no reason to look at any other brand of bike. The cost is right with great spec. Oh and they ride as well as they look. Well done Vitus!
I love my Vitus Sommet, thanks to Vitus bikes and especially to Enrique for designing it🤘🤘
What a great story. Thank you for posting this. These bikes are no joke. I can tell you first hand the Sommet CRX is one of the most incredible modern enduro bikes. Keep in mind the same guy that designs the EWS winning bike designs these. The new Sommet climbs the steepest mountains with ease and is a DH bike on the way down. This is an Iconic brand.
cool to hear this, mine's on it's way!
@@bikeninja956 Dude you will love this bike. You can see my dream build on CRC if you look at the Sommet 29 frame.
@@trailpimp6369 NICE! I went with the Royal Green 297 Mullet frameset. Picking out some parts now but just going to build it slow over the winter, @ this price point, no stress :)
@@bikeninja956 🤘🔥 Nice dude and that frame was $2099 when it came out. The price went up a bit but so much value and quality for money. That frame can take a beating. I hammer that bike at Northstar bike park like every weekend. Not sue if you are in the US but Spoke X Bike Co make some sweet carbon wheels called the SX 310 with Hydra hubs and they do in house powder coated spokes too. $1400 pretty sweet deal and they are bomb proof. 🙌🤘🔥
@@trailpimp6369 I'm in Canada. That's all good to know. Still shopping around for the best deals.
When i was looking to retire my old trek 4300 i was after a trail hardatail . My list consisted of the Nukeproof scout, Vitus Sentier, Canyon stoic, marin san quentin and a few more. The Vitus soon hit the top of the list as it offered far better component at a given price point . Ordered mt Sentier 27vr in January just before the price increase. Love the bike had no issues and no need to upgrade any parts as yet. Fantastic bike for the price.
Great video... Love to see more companies examined like this. What a great company to work for
Very cool look at a behind the scenes of a company.
It reminds me of a company I used to work for before it all changed.
That’s the environment I wish I could work in.
Proud to have bought a Vitus 24” for my son!
First Vitus experience with sons 24” wheel bike. Got to say it’s a fabulous MTB for kids! Very well thought out!
I love my vitus escarp I'm upgraded the breaks, gearing and suspension! The ride is like a magic carpet, I am 💯% saving for the e sommet🤙🏻
That bike is sick
Solid BTS video of the brand, no fuss, no frills mountain bikes for the people. However there are still some questions to be raised over direct-to-consumer brands and their ultimate effect on the local bike shop. Personally I like the model where you buy from a brand and then use local shops to service and sell spares etc... however this is taking a significant stream of revenue away from shops (and margin, hence the difference in price)..and then there is the 'try before you buy' logic. Granted, some brands, like YT, have set up shops and run events to get people on the right size... but there is a risk that people will buy without the correct advice they would get from a good LBS. Something to think about...
Great video and really love my Sommet, incredible bike has transformed my riding, great to see the team behind them. Nice job guys 👍
I love this channel am new to mtb but I got such a big step from just watching these videos thanks 😊
One of the BEST VIDS you’ve ever done!!!
Iv got a 29er Vitus full suspension entry level and it is absolutely amazing quality 👌🏻
Gmbn you guys rock!! I've got a vitus mythique and another family member has a nucleus. So cool to learn more about the brand. They've got a long French history. Really love the bike. I can't wait to come back later and watch the video. Thank you!
They don't have a race team but they do sponsor Joe smith! He's pretty sick and had a killer run at Hardline this year. Also seen that they help some junior racers out too.
I love my mythique VRX, once I slapped on a dpx2 in the rear the bike feels like a 4k bike for half the price
@@nebnollock5198 how was the stock rockshox shock? Personally I went for a dvo topaz shock, far better than the x fusion shock which came stock.
@@dylan-5287 it was good but I didn't have support for volume spacers and when I took it to the bike park it overheated quite badly. The dpx2 is far more supple off the top and I can tune it for more mid stroke support. I also installed a offset bushing in the top eyelet which slacken the head angle and lowers the bb - one of the best decisions I made, it corners much better as you can lean it over easier and deals with rock gardens better, no real disadvantage.
@@dylan-5287 how is the topaz? I was considering it but the dpx2 was way cheaper
@@nebnollock5198 the Topaz is way nicer. I had to keep the x fusion shock way too pumped up to not bottom it out on drops/jumps, and like you didn't have volume spacers. It's got a bladder vs IFP and it's so smooth off the top. You can push it down with a finger. Reminds me a lot of a coil shock but way more progressive and only bottoms out on the biggest stuff. Also user serviceable is a big factor. Now just need to upgrade the x fusion fork haha.
Good to meet you at Tollymore. Great video to showcase local based Vitus and interesting to see the process involved👍
Makes me want one of their bikes even more now!!
Had my Sentier VRS for over 2 years now, basically only had to change break pads. Had a couple of situations were i’ve gone ”how the heeelll is my bike still in one piece”. Amazing bikes. Pure gold
Looks like Tollymore, awesome naturals around there!
Really love my Vitus Sentier VR. Outstanding value for money. Such a versatile bike that you can push on the downhills, take it to the Dirt Jumps but still climbs great.
I can definitely tell it's been designed for and by, real riders, who aren't necessarily looking for the same things that the pros are, which Is something I really like about Vitus.
We 'everyday riders' don't all want e.g Carbon components. I certainly don't. Most just want good specs, good Geometry at accessible prices! Keep getting those basic essentials right and you'll continue to have a big fanbase Vitus! Don't change a thing!
Will definitely get another Vitus!
Vitus are a truly great value brand, especially at the high end. Their lower end (Marzocchi/Deore etc) stuff are decent value compared to their competition, but not by much. Their higher end stuff (especially their CRX level Fox Factory/XT stuff) is so much cheaper than their competitors it's frankly incredible.
For probably the closest example, Nukeproof bikes are far from bad value (in fact they're one of the better value LBS brands), but if you compare the Nukeproof Mega and Vitus Sommet the only major spec differences between the Mega Factory and Sommet CRX is the dropper post (NP has a more premium Bikeyoke Divine) and tyres (Michelin vs Maxxis). Just about everything else, from the Fox Factory suspension and Shimano XT drivetrain/brakes, to the DT EX1700 wheels and NP Horizon handlebar and stem, are identical.
Geometry is likewise almost identical, from the headtube angle to the chainstay length, except for a slightly slacker seat tube (depending on size; the XL is almost identical, but smaller sizes are 0.5-1.5° slacker), and the absence of an XXL size. It's worth noting that the Sommet has a flip chip (unlike the Mega), so if you find the seat tube too slack you can increase it by 0.5°, so long as you don't mind a 64.5° headtube.
Despite their extreme similarity, in the UK the Sommet CRX is actually cheaper than Nukeproof's lower spec Mega Elite (Fox Performance Elite suspension, SLX groupset, DT E1900 wheelset, Brand X dropper), and over £1.5K cheaper than the Mega Factory (in some overseas markets, like Australia, it's noticably closer, but still very much in Vitus's favour).
Is the Nukeproof Mega a superior product? Arguably yes; ignoring any spec differences, it comes with a full carbon frame (compared to the Sommet's alloy rear triangle) and has tube-in-tube cable routing, which is always nice to see (also, speaking as a tall person, I'm tempted to spend extra for that XXL frame alone). However both of these features were only added to the latest (V4) generation of the Mega, and before Brexit ruined everything the price of the V4 was the same as the V3 Mega, so clearly these features didn't cost much more for Nukeproof to implement.
Still riding my 2018 sommet. I will upgrade to a new Vitus when funds permit but honestly it’s so solid I can’t fault it. Great team, great bikes!
Love my mythique hoping the next Vitus bikes go wild on the colours like the older retro MTBs
I'm from Germany and i bought a Vitus Sentier VR hardtail as my first mountainbike and i couldn't be happier, it really was the best decision to go with Vitus. It's got good componentry, I don't have the feeling that corners where cut to make the bike cheaper, it's just perfect. And it looks stunning. I love it.
got the same bike :)
Great video and a fantastic insight in to vitus thanks doddy and GMBN. I hope them fails are going on the dirt shed show 😂
I've got an escarpe VRS 2019. Been telling my mates, and anyone else who would listen how great it is. The best money I've spent in 28 years of being into M. T. B. Great video Doddy, shows all the " big" bike manufacturers you don't need to mark up bikes hugely. Tough though as we all love watching teams and riders, competing so the money needs to come from somewhere I suppose. Keep safe all
Great video and story of a awesome bike brand. I have a vitus sommet vrs 160mm and it gets hammered on bike park, enduro and down hill trails it's at home no matter what trail I shred it on. Great bike and I would defo but another . Well done vitus 🙌 🤘
Great content, super happy with my Vitus Nucleus VRS 2022. Keep up the great work team
I was looking to buy the escarpe CRX for the past week and now this video is convincing me to get one
Great video Doddy, keep up the good work. Love the show! 🤙
Putting passion to reality.That's Vitus.I just wish it was available here in the Ph.
i cant wait to get my Sommet 29 CRX In may for my graduation present to myself 😎
I have a 2021 Sommet, so far I'm really stoked with the bike. The only thing I would add is make a better use of the internal space of the down tube. That thing is huge and could be used as an internal storage space as seen on some specialized or trek bikes.
No way, I want a Vitus Nucleus for my next bike, and GMBN does a video on Vitus bikes!
I hope Vitus sticks around. They make absolutely awesome bikes for amazing prices. If they were able to keep up with stock demands even remotely I would be buying an Escarpe VRX or Sommet CRX instead of a Stumpjumper EVO!
I have had a Vitus Escarpe 275 and I think it was very good bike for the money I have paid. Also it was very reliable bike as I didn't have any problems with it for 5 years of riding. I ride other brand now and I can compare the bikes. It's a very big chance that my next bike will be Vitus again.
I love my Nucleus it's the first new bike I've able to buy. I feel it's looked down on, even with someone saying "oh dear" at Swinley after looking at my bike, but they weren't any quicker than me in a red section and weren't having any more fun. 😉
I've got the entry level Vitus Sommet CR 29er and it's sublime.
Sweet looking bikes 🤘
Can attest to the quality, I’m super happy with mine
got my sentier lastly and its just the best!
in 2003 and 2005 when I last bought an Epic and Stumpjumper Bikes were getting cheaper! Even 2015 a good steps ebike was Under £1300. Bought a Vitus and chose on colour! What luxury!
That bike at the start is absolutely beautiful 😍.... 🙌💯
My first full sus bike was Vitus. My last Full sus also going to be Vitus. Well done lads. Good stuff
Just back from a trail run. Promising myself that, when I get better at this MTB lark, I’ll treat myself to a Vitus.
I'm on month 4 of my Vitus and it's been amazing. You'll be thrilled.
great video! and great brand!
Great video. Great builders and riders. I want to get mine soon
Super cool video
Vitus guys love Nukeproof... :)
I LOVE my Vitus. It's eaten up everything I've thrown at it.
Proud owner of a sommet, you don’t see many of them in Italy
Great video and fantastic insight into the brand and the guys behind it. Please don’t fall into the trap of using the “real riders” cliche though… I see plenty of guys and girls regularly riding through all weathers on way more expensive brands too; having a slightly lower bike budget doesn’t make you any more of a real rider than anyone else.
My sentier is awesome vitus is a great brand!
So. Ugh love for Vitus. They ain’t ripping us off. Can’t wait to buy a sommet
I love my mythique its not just a good bike for the money it's a good bike all round 👍 vitus bring good bikes to the working man.
Great video!
Great bikes 👍👍👍
My 2018 Sentier VR+ was the best hard tail i've ever owned (until it was stolen). Never got into the bike vault despite me trying. Oh hi GMBN!
I ❤️ my Vitus
Mad that this video popped up, I was literally looking at a Vitus to replace my orange patriot!
I bought my vitus esommet in march this year to replace my orange patriot , best choice i could have made the vitus is another level
Dear Vitus,
Please make a down country bike (like Transition Spur), or at least update the Rapide FS and make it rad 😉
All the best guys!
What I've learned from this video.
Vitus nice.
Doddy doesn't suit orange.
When they ask how they can do all this for such a low price I wish they would just say… We’re not greedy, we charge enough to make a fair profit. A lot of these other companies probably cost the same or less to manufacture but they have much higher profits because they want to make way more money. Its that simple.
Great video. It would be good if you could actually buy a Vitus bike at the moment!