VITUS MYTHIQUE VS SOMMET | WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- In this video, we do a direct comparison between the Vitus Mythique and the Vitus Sommet - both incredible bikes in their own right, but equally better for different types of riding.
We look at riding style, geometry, sizing, 27.5 vs 29 wheel-size and much more.
If you’re looking to upgrade your current bike, and you’ve been pulling your hair out as to which Vitus bike you should get, hopefully this video will help you pull the trigger and make the decision!
Leave your comments and questions below!
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Thanks man! I am waiting for the mythique to get back in stock :) My first full suspension bike, im psyched !
That's EXCITING stuff! Any help or questions, feel free to ask :) happy to help you out
Just ordered the Sommet VRX - can't wait! I probably should have gone with Escarpe or Mythique given my skill level, but 20% discount is hard to pass up when it's the only thing in stock! Thanks for making these videos, they've been really helpful.
Appreciate the comment and enjoy your new bike! You won't be disappointed 👍👍
Great vid Alex love watching them,
Happy birthday Amanda!!
Glad you enjoyed it🤟
The sommet is so good the Verve wrote a song about it .on a serious note great video again Alex.happy birthday Amanda 🎁🎂
She had a great day with lots of cake😂
New subscriber here, really enjoying the channel. You’ve inspired me to upgrade my ride from a 2007 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR to a Vitus Escarpe VRX 29er. Unbelievable spec for the price - helped even more by my 12% platinum discount from Wiggle. It’s due to arrive on 31st July and can’t wait! I was flipping and flopping on size but opted for the XL in the end so hope it fits (I’m 6ft 1 in, 34in inseam and have long arms). I reckon I’ll fit fine...plus, I tend to like larger bikes rather than smaller. Going straight to Lake District for 2 weeks on Saturday so hoping to get some miles in quickly.
Amazing video, cleared up so many answers
Glad it helped answer your questions 🤟
Such a good video thankyou Alex. Really helpful
Glad you found it useful 👌🤟
Thank you so much for this video. I was torn between all three models and I feel like the escarpe works For me living in Florida but also traveling to places like Colorado and North Carolina in the summers. Obviously it help when you said that the Escarpe seem to be in between the mythique and Sommet
Thank’s!
Great review 😀
Glad it helped you out man
Nice video, not even looking to buy these bikes and still an enjoyable watch. Cheers👍🏻
Boom, Stoked you enjoyed it 😍🌶️
got a 2018 Sommet VR, love it its an absolute banger!
One hell of a bike 💪
Had my first proper day out with the Sommet on Friday at Glentress. Bike ia far too good for the skill level (read lack of) of the rider 🤣🤣 loving the channel guys. Keep up the great work!
Nice one! Glad you had a great day Simon. Stoked you are enjoying the bike too
Hi Simon, which version of the sommet is it you have?
@@bobbyg5904 its a 2019 Sommet CRS awesome bike. Great spec for the price.
I have a pretty much custom mythique now got a lyrik 160mm on the front and dpx2 on the rear the new nukeproof horizon v2 wheel set and gone to a gx crankset and moved to mt520 four piston brakes, overall the bike is amazing and i can confirm for people vitus are restocking this month and next month but they will sell out fast, get them when you can
I absolutely love both bikes and will be buying either within months. One question though: the two-piece pivot on the Mythique looks really 'flimsy' compared to the one-piece (and substantially more solid-looking) pivot on the Sommet. If it wasn't for this I would definitely decide in favor of the Mythique, especially with UK trails in mind. I'm just worried the pivot on Mythique would not be able to withstand some more serious bashing.. Anyway, loving the channel and content, subbed!
New subscriber here, loving the videos 😎 any chance you will be coming to North Wales in the near future?
Amazing, thanks for the subscribe 🙏 north Wales is on the cards soon, I can't wait to get back down there
Great video Happy birthday to Amanda 👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👌
This was an excellent video thank you. I bought my son a vitus hardtail last year and it's a very solid bike he can fly through the trails. I have a question you may be able to answer? I really like the geometry of Trek & Yeti's mtbs how does the vitus sommet or mythique compare in their geometry set up/ ride feel? I'm going to assume that it's very good if you're willing to compete on them, but I just wanted to know because I can't just jump on one and ride it here in the USA. Thank you Sir.
Great video. 👏 Are you going to do a video on a mullet setup?
Glad you enjoyed the video 🤟 could be a possibility!
I recently bought the Vitus Mythique VRX 27.5, and it has been incredible! for the price it is excellent, and I would highly recommend it!
Can second that!
How!? They are sold out all the time 😭 Am I just being slow off the mark or did you order it months ago?
@@DanRoddy yeah I know, it's really hard to get them 😭 If you go on the Vitus Facebook page that's where i found out when the bikes came back in stock, but I had to order really quick as it was gone in like three days!
Thanks for the comparison. I wasn't sure which one to get, but since I won't be able to ride mountain trails here in the flattest country on Earth I'll get the Mythique. However, I'm still unsure if an L or XL is the right size for me. Like you, I'm 6'1/6'2. With my inseam of 34' I'm right between sizes according to the official sizing chart. People do recommend to let your ape-index be the deciding factor, but with my Vitruvian armspan of 6'1/6'2 that ain't much help 😂. I mostly singletracks designed for XC with tons of short climbs, descents and straight flowy corners. Do you think an XL is the right choice? I'm a bit worried about my crown jewels with the XL seatpost being 510mm plus a 150mm dropper. Did you have any issues with the seating geometry? Or did you make some adjustments?
Edit: I tested some bikes with similar geometry and sizing. The XL was a bit too big for me and didn't fit my riding style. The L version fit like a glove.
Also on CRC the have a listing for a chain guide for the mythique would be interesting to see someone get a hold of one
Hi WP I'm looking at either a e-escarpe or the e-sommet and would like to know who the two different bikes are aimed at? I'm looking at UK trails with nothing to technical, just looking to get out on long woodland rides. Thanks
I'm really interested in the Vitus Escarpe which falls between the two bikes here. Normally you would see a bit of difference in the geometry between the two bikes but seat tube and head angles are pretty much exactly the same (0.5 difference) as well as reach. With this in mind would you just go with the Sommet or do you think that the Escarpe will be much better at climbing?
Are you likely to get your hands on an Escarpe for a review any time soon?
Escarpe review would be a great idea! I think it comes down to what you want your bike to feel like and what you are going to be mainly riding
In the state of bike shortages currently would you say pickup a 2020 vitus bike if I could find it, or wait for 2021 release for possible better components/geometry etc? Not sure if 2021 lineup will be much of a re-haul
Finally , somebody reviews aluminum bikes .
Sure there are more channels than just ours?
Thanks for the video! I have the Mythique and I love it but the seat doesn't go low enough. Is it possible to make it go lower?
I'm struggling with the same thing (thanks to my long legs!) Perhaps Vitus will be sorting this issue with next year's bikes
Hi, what size should i get if im buying the sommet? Im 5'10 and thinking of getting 29er just dont know what size suit me. M or L and in mythique pls.. cheers
Great video, shame we can't actually buy these bikes! Any idea when the 2021 range is available? Thanks.
I don't have an exact date but things are looking very exciting!
@@wolfpack_adventures Many thanks, looking forward to it!
They have the dates on their website, next drop is early March
I'm that person! Used to ride my rigid 26" on natural stuff, through forests and down hills along bridleways and sheep paths etc. Still got that bike but want to get into trail park type riding and these 45 Yr old knees aren't good! Thinking I'll probably hire some bikes first and see which ones I prefer!
Hey Bob, I'm the same, same age too. Although I've been riding a 26" ibis mojo HD for last 5 years.
I'm about to change bikes (whenever they are in stock)
I've been riding 27.5 and 29 and I have to say I'm sold on the 27.5, perhaps as Its because its closer to what I'm used to. But I'm at the age that I like a bike thats a bit more manoeuvrable and not just a fast steam roller.
As said, personal preference, but I wouldn't get too hung up on going 29.
@WOLFPACK ADVENTURES I've read a few reviews that say the 29er Mythique is not as good at descending as the 27.5 Mythique due to the higher BB on the 29er. When I've worked it out and the 29er is 10mm higher above the ground. However, compared to the wheel axles the 29er BB sits further below the wheel axles than the 27.5 - 28mm vs 18mm, again 10mm difference. Does this really make that much difference?
This is the same question I wanted to ask.. Well, you've actually put it down much better. So I hope we can get an answer! 🤞
Hello I have a Vitus Escarpe VRS it is very good and capable I was wondering if you knew when the 2021 models are coming out. Thanks love the video!
How has the bike been for you, have you done any reviews on the bike? There's hardly any info on the Escarpe compared to the Mythique/Sommet. Thank you in advance.
Hi Alex yeah I was also looking for information on the Escarpe but there seemed to be nothing I could really find. My Escarpe has been brilliant. Really easy to pedal and ploughs through everything I would say it is as capable as the Sommet but easier to ride about it’s a bit overkill for what I ride but doesn’t feel overbiked I really like it.
@@stanleymassie9242 Thanks Stanley, I appreciate you getting back to me and its good to hear its a very capable bike. Hopefully Alex will be able to show and demo the Escarpe in the future.
Hi, i might start mountain biking, and i have ridden 27.5s always ( for example to school on road ( hardtails), and chill trails) , and i'm rn about 158cm, so would the 29er with probably s frame be too big for me, compared to my height, or should i get mythique, escarpe, or sommet 27.5 s-m size, cause i'm going to grow much still? And the bike for me should be some vitus bike, that would be like mythique, sommet, or escarpe, that can pedal well, and is able to ride hard decents
I am thinking of buying one of these bikes in the 29 spec but which one is better value for money?
i have a mythique vrs and the hanger only has 1 3mm screw holding in the whole of everything on the rear end, great bike still
But once the axle is bolted through, it's pretty damn sturdy and very, very unlikely to go anywhere
@@wolfpack_adventures hey pal. Great video. Can you tell me whether the hole that the 3mm bolt goes through the frame is threaded or is it just screwed into the derailleur hanger on the other side?
Vitus 2021 currently out of stock 👍👌 this company needs to do a pre-order or waiting list so you can actually order and get a bike! I missed out on the 2020 also! My money will be going elsewhere if I don't get one this year
Will you ever have the chance to get your hands on the Escarpe VRS or VRX and do a review? There's hardly any info on that particular model.
Do you think the Escarpe would be capable of doing a little of everything such as park, trail, and DH? I know you say the Sommet has no problem climbing but how firm does the lock out get on the rear? hence the more travel on the rear, you are bound to loose power. Thank in advance
Hey Alex, I'll see what I can do about reviewing the escarpe 👍 I'd assume the escarpe pedals better than the Sommet uphill
@@wolfpack_adventures That would be awesome Alex, if you can review the Escarpe VRX. There are no pictures or videos of the Midnight Sand color scheme anywhere. The only thing I found similar to it was a E-escarpe and a Sommet CR that's all Midnight Sand and even the vloger mentioned the color looked nothing like the gold pictures provided by CRC/Wiggle/Vitus. Overall though an in-depth review of any kind would be helpful to many potential buyers (including myself)
Really hoping the mythique vrx comes back into stock soon. I think I’m going to give it another week or two and if not going to go for a nuke proof mega comp, nearly 1000 more but the waits are just brutal. Do you know if they’ll be in stock soon? Don’t want to buy it then a day later the mythique comes into stock 😂
Hey Jay, I just grabbed this for you vitusbikes.com/pages/vitus-stock-availability-2020
It shows when things will be back in stock - hopefully soon!
Hi mate! Cheers for that, hopefully not long to wait then, was only gona go for the Nukeproof as it’s the only one in stock right now anywhere within my budget haha! Thanks again
@@wolfpack_adventures thanks for this video
Out of those two i'll Take the sommet but still i live near the Alps ( about 1h) but i have the escarpe and i probably will get a Bike with a 65/63.5° headangle , i can Change it , a 76° Seat Tube angle 170mm travel paird to 29" wheels and i don't need any more, but i'm a freerider at hart and have the Terrain to do what i Love .
What size mythique 27 would you recommend for someone who is 5'10" with 30" inseam and a long torso/arms?
I have the same question but on a 29er
im 5,10 too and i have the 27 medium
its a dream to ride for me but everyone feels comfortable differently.
are you sponsored by vitus or just a big fan? I keep seeing your channel pop up when I search vitus bikes.
We work with Vitus 🤟
WOLFPACK ADVENTURES - right on! I have recently reached out to vitus via email about a possible collaboration. They got some nice bikes!
WOLFPACK ADVENTURES - I’ve been in communication with mongoose for a couple months as we were going to work out a collaboration (still might 🤷🏼♂️) but their bikes have been out of stock for 4+ months! We were talking about their DJ and DH bikes. But hoping to serve another brand that fits more my style.
8:37 does that mean that the 27.5 will fit a 29 front wheel?
Unsure on that, if the fork is 29er, yes.
4:49 no way that’s my local! Stypersons woods aka nab. Also I have the mythique 27 vr 2021
I live in the Netherlands, could you advise which bike would be the best here?
Mythique I'd say 🤟
WOLFPACK ADVENTURES thank you. What about the Escarpe?
Escarpe is amazing perfect for everything highly recommended
The one you can buy
any idea when the Mythique will be back in stock? I missed it AGAIN! haha
Check Vitus website, and click FAQ. There is a document published as to when you can expect different models to be back in stock 🤟
@@wolfpack_adventures awesome thanks! Also debating between the 27 vs 29. I know you have only tried the 29 but do you think there would be a benefit of going 27 for this bike?
@@ianwhitson1412 The new one (2021) is in stock NOW. No changes in geometry and slightly upgraded kit.
@@roeland1205 lol that thing sold out in 30 minutes i tried
Are you sponsored by Vitus or something also how do you get Vitus Bikes now?? All of them are our of stock
Yes we work with Vitus 🙏
Which is suitable for Enduro?
Definitely the Sommet, it is specifically made for Enduro riding.
Both, more so the Sommet in my opinion
What brakes do you you have on the mythique
Shimano Deore! Unreal stopping power for the money, seriously
Excuse the ignorance here. I used to ride back in the 90s when only hardcore DH guys had full sus. And even though the bikes only had 120-140mm travel they claimed like pigs. So as a school boy I just rode a hardtail. anyway is it really that much better to climb on a 160+ travel bike now. I've only had one experience of climbing on a full sus and it was on a old 120mm bike and the rear shock would go through the full range of travel with every crank and suck 99% of my effort.
Asking as I want to get back into smashing DHs but also do full days out in the peaks on one bike and not sure if a hardtail would be best
30 years of development = full suspension all the way. Even the World Cup XC racers have full suspension. Sounds like you want a trail (about 150mm travel) or enduro (160+) bike. Better get some testing done
@@biasbilt that's what I was thinking but wasn't sure if 160 travel would be to much for all day loops out in the moors
What he said 👆😂
Crazy what you can do on a 160/170 or even 180mm travel bike now.
Geometry has come on a long way. Therefore bikes are much more capable of being pedalled up hill, and just as capable of going downhill fast
Are you sponsored by Vitus
We work with Vitus, yes