Vitus E Sommet VRS First Ride - It Went Swimmingly

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm only 1 minute in and cannot stop laughing!!! That, my friend, is absolute KZbin gold! Looking forward to the next 20 minutes : )

[@McTrailRider]

Happy to entertain, even if it is at my expense 😂

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@McTrailRider 😆 You'll have to up your game now mate. I want to see fire in the next vid 😆🙈

[@HIGHL4NDER]

@@McTrailRider as an e-bike owner my heart sank when I seen it slip in! the way you jump straight in like your kid fell in the water was the funny bit :-) great vid today. thanks.

[@kyled121]

Heart-in-mouth moment when the bike moved. Glad you got it out quickly as canals can be deep!

[@McTrailRider]

This one is deep, I only just got to it in time…….. another 1-2 seconds and it would have been out of reach 😬

[@johnnywallace8123]

I admire your composseur. I would have been furious. Nice to see good videos from good people. Thank you.

[@McTrailRider]

Thank you very much!

[@simonwells2213]

I'm on an analogue Escarpe and it's been a great bike for the money. I'll be heading down the e route before to long and Vitus will be my first port of call. Thank you for letting us ride with you.

[@micwatson2776]

Im so pleased your reviewing the Esommet , ive had mine a year next month and ive been raving constantly about how good it is to anyone that will listen , loved the first part of the review when testing how waterproof it is that was the funniest thing ive ever seen 🤣🤣 cant wait to see more videos of the bike

[@McTrailRider]

Good to hear positive reviews coming in 👍

[@angelaforrest2257]

I shouldn’t have laughed Andrew,but I did,I was feeling down,but that has cheered me up no end.I had a right giggle,at you both giggling!I sincerely hope it has totally survived the canal.x

[@McTrailRider]

Happy to help light the mood with my misfortune 😜

[@milanrovensky8311]

Thank you for the video! I wish a good luck in the future with your new bike!

[@bigstoozeradventures]

OMG. I would have been proper gutted if that had happened to my recent ebike purchase. A credit to you for seeing the funny side. I bet you have never run so fast ! Looking forward to seeing you both on future ebike adventures. 🤠

[@McTrailRider]

If you don’t laugh, you cry. I counted 3.5 seconds till I was fully in the canal! I was about 1-2 seconds of not being able to grab it😬

[@Codeset08]

Wow decided to put this post on the big TV instead of the phone, looked bloody marvelous 👍

[@McTrailRider]

The best way to watch 👌

[@barrymoran1762]

Had my Vitus for a year now, exact same model as yours and I agree it's a killer machine, can't think of any other bike available now that can touch it for price, spec and capability. Bought it to replace my decent but thoroughly unreliable Specialized Kenevo and the Vitus beats it in every way. Hands down a better bike. I'm amazed it doesn't feature as much in reviews in video and press compared to other brands. The only criticism I had for it was the quality of the battery cover on the downtube but CRC sent a new and improved cover out last week free of charge. Not a huge fan of the paint job but that's personal taste. I swapped out the very good maxxis tyres when they wore out for Eddy Currents and haven't suffered from a puncture since.

[@McTrailRider]

Always good to hear positive feedback on a bike. I guess you don’t hear as much on them because they aren’t boutique and expensive, but we should hear more about them because these are the kinds of bikes most of us are buying. The Eddy Current is very good, has one on the Pivot.

[@richardwatson2348]

My favourite KZbin mtber, and my favourite mtb brand. Yes lad. Glad they sponsored you with this. Great vid. "Just so capable" stood out for me here.

[@McTrailRider]

Ah perfect 👍 Capable is definitely my take away from riding it 👍

[@tsalesto]

Good luck on the bike not dying, bad luck with the tyre. Looking forward for more videos with the Vitus.

[@McTrailRider]

So many adventures to come 👍

[@CaliradoKid]

This might be the first time in KZbin history that New Bike Day STARTED with a bath. 😂

[@colinmaciver1350]

Glad you like it, I also bought this bike, mine arrives tomorrow but I won't be giving it a bath 😜, I've been enjoying you videos.

[@McTrailRider]

I wouldn’t recommend baptising it tbh 😜 I’m sure you’ll love yours mate 👍

[@mattmorrison9185]

Was thinking that "swimmingly" was an odd word to use but it makes perfect sense now!

[@McTrailRider]

😄

[@andymicklewright3993]

Such a nice bike! Surprised you leant it on the telegraph pole afterwards 😂

[@McTrailRider]

The pole was a little further from the water 😜

[@rog86]

Bike looks and sounds ace Andrew. Good stuff. 👍

[@McTrailRider]

It is 👍

[@nickdmackie]

Sweet vid, mate - enjoyed it. I have burst 4 or 5 Assegais and DHRII tyres in the same way you did. So frustrating. You really need a Cushcore in Maxxis tyres, they are too prone to punctures otherwise. And their damping is pretty naff as well without them. Just my take, FWIW.

[@McTrailRider]

Not so good to hear 😬 I will probably change over to Michelin’s if I get too many problems with the Maxxis tyres.

[@HelloITzAzZY]

Yesss mate Vitus are great bikes, got a mythique myself been thinking about the e sommet

[@McTrailRider]

Good stuff dude 👍

[@gibbykirwan7788]

oh shit..... Did your bike just fall in the canal..... 😳 And then a flat tyre oh FFS..... Another great video. Hope your luck with the Virus improves & I look forward to more awesome e-bike videos

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve been out a couple of times since that went more like you’d expect thankfully

[@mikesbikesfollowthewookie4161]

Nice one dude thank you, this helps. What a start 🤣

[@FiretrailMtbAdeventures]

🙈🙉🙉 no way dude. On a funny note the baywatch music should have been playing as u rushed to the rescue 😂. Good thing for water damage is contact cleaner I used this on my water damaged drone and she flew again. Hopefully she’s fine and doesn’t require any of the above 🤟🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥

[@McTrailRider]

Baywatch music would have been ideal 😜 Thankfully the bike is completely fine, with no issues whatsoever……. So far😜

[@thebarofclay6100]

Hahahaha mate... I hope you call the new rig Duncan... My first foray into full squish was the non E Sommet.. loved the geometry of it and the 170 Yari's were sublime

[@richardwatson2348]

Duncan. What a great name for it!!

[@McTrailRider]

Well played sir👏

[@johnnywallace8123]

A great video and a fantastic ride.

[@McTrailRider]

Many thanks!

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Cracking video, not the best start haha, but you certainly put it through it's paces by the end, i do like the E Sommet, very capable bike 👍

[@McTrailRider]

It’s had a tough life so far😂

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

Sat down to watch this with a cuppa. I spat it out all over the carpet 😂😂😂. Funniest thing I've seen in ages mate.

[@McTrailRider]

Happy to entertain 😜

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

@@McTrailRider as long as the bikes OK mate.

[@babbaroo7554]

Great review! Same bike here, after coming from a focus Jam 2 which was very capable this thing is another level on the rough down hills in the Lake District (similar to the terrain in second half of the video). So planted and confidence inspiring I find myself letting off the brakes and looking further ahead a lot more. For me the only downside is the headset design and cable routing, otherwise component levels are up there with bikes nearly twice the price

[@McTrailRider]

The composure of this bike is incredible indeed. I both love and hate the cable routing through the headset, I’ve taken it apart already (after the canal incident) and was surprised at its simplicity.

[@babbaroo7554]

@@McTrailRider yes really simple and I can see why they did it like this as it looks neat but not sure it helps with maintenance and also life of headset due to water ingress (or dropping in canals 😂), also have seen some people have had issues with cable rub on steerer, going to look at wrapping mine somehow to protect it. I dropped the forks and packed with grease but to be fair wiggle/crc are responding well to this and providing redesigned parts FOC as they come out….. like I say the only real issue and only an issue because this bike is awesome and want to keep it a long time ! Enjoy

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

That was fantastic riding 🤙🏾 great video 💯

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude

[@andylewis8915]

Great vid,liked the canal bike wash 🤣 I’ve had my E sommet for 8months now. Awesome bike but I had some issues,headset was replaced within first month as it was grinding badly,upgraded one off CRC. Had to change the tyres as they where puncturing all the time,I’m now on super gravity schwalabe front and rear. New motor last month after one of the terminals for the motor snapped,just keep an eye on water and crap getting under the cover for the electrical connections as there’s a big gap,I’ve used some moto foam now to keep the crap out. Get a coil shock on there too 🤩🤩

[@McTrailRider]

Hard e about the headset, agree about the rear tyre (front seems ok), surprised about the motor though, that’s quite unusual for Shimano. Thankfully all the plastics are quite ready to take off for cleaning, so I’ll be doing that regularly.

[@d2cdl]

Brilliant video, and an awesome bike👊The EP8, battery and associated electrics are extremely well waterproofed, and I completely submerged my Shimano based ebike in a flooded bog in the Peak District and, once Id fished it out, I carried on the rest of the ride no problems👍

[@McTrailRider]

We can both vouch for the Shimano’s waterproofing then👍👌

[@d2cdl]

@@McTrailRider I couldn't believe it when I heard the splash😲What a way to start using a brand new bike😬Cheers

[@peterbeer4746]

Great intro to the video , I did try not to laugh. The vitus is a nice looking bike has some good components on it and the price is pretty good compared to some ebikes out there. Didn’t really hear the motor seems quiet and pretty smooth on the down hills . Enjoy your new bike 👍👍 And I hope Pearce is happy with the pivot

[@McTrailRider]

Spec and price wise, it’s hard to beat. Piers has had the Pivot for a while now and he’s pretty happy 👍

[@yikenscot]

Nice ride and great review, awesome scenery, never ridden up that way in winter. I have had three esommets currently on the VRX. I have to agree with you, the bike has great components, geometry is fantastic, suspension is terrific especially the Zeb 38's... I hit 10-12 feet drops and big gaps no problem. The bike punches above and beyond ebikes twice the price...After more than a year riding it hard the Across headset bearings are going, seems to be a bit of an issue...other than that it is a super design. Vitus design great bikes at very good cost. Look forward to some more of your vids. 👍

[@McTrailRider]

That’s high praise, and good to hear you still happy a year later 👍 I’m aware of the headset issue, so will order one in advance.

[@geocoupe8144]

Thats one way to clean the bike 😂 a tip i learned was to keep an elastic band on the bar to loop round the back brake, stops the bike rolling away and falling over or into a canal!

[@McTrailRider]

Good tip, but up until now is not really bad a problem with bikes falling over 😬

[@therealphilistein]

Sweet bike congrats! Much preferred the EP8 over the E8000 as it felt a lot smoother to me, but the rattle was doing my head in so I went to a Specialized. Big fan of the Zebs and SuperDeluxe though. I’ve been running the Michelin E-Wilds for the first time this winter and have found them really good in most conditions. 👍🏻 Looking forward to more eBike content from you! 🤘🏻

[@McTrailRider]

The Ep8 is definitely a step up👍 Thankfully I have a quiet one.

[@therealphilistein]

@@McTrailRider they’re quieter in aluminium frames than carbon afaik 👌🏻

[@TheRockfraggle]

The funniest thing I've seen for a while (once I knew that the bike had survived its bath of course), I have the exact same bike so it is good to know that it can cope with a bit of water now and then! Agree 100% with your review of the E-Sommet, it is a great machine.Though, to add my 2p's worth on the tyre issue.... I have had 4 punctures, 2 of which have required bacon strips to seal up since I got the bike in December... My last bike running Michelin Wild Enduros I only counted one in over 12 months...

[@McTrailRider]

Seems that I will need to change out that rear tyre then 👍

[@dalem1140]

lovely paint job👌🤙

[@McTrailRider]

Yeah, the paint job is very nice 👌

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

Congratulations on the new bike. Glad it wasn't salt water or it would open a full new can of sit. 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Salt would have definitely made things a bit worse for me.

[@Mugtree]

Omg what a mare start. Sorry bit it falling in the canal and you going after is rather funny 😲🤣 The bike is incredibly impressive especially for the money. They at is amazing value 👍👍. I can defo recommend SLX brakes. Have them on my Highlander and love them. Saying that this week I’m swapping to Hopes to give them a try 🤷‍♂️ Looking forward to more this this bike and the Highlander too 😜. All the best

[@McTrailRider]

Don’t worry, I’ve not forgotten the Highland👍 I love Hope brakes, just the slight high pitched noise that has stopped me using them, and that’s only because of the videos. Other wise I’d still be running my E4’s.

[@Mugtree]

@@McTrailRider glad the Highlander is still there ❤️. Thanks for the advice on Hopes. Looking forward to running them. Pick the bike up tomorrow so will give it a long ride home to bed them in 👍👍👍. Hope you have an ace weekend

[@daveandmerlin]

I've got the same bike ,spec and what a bike ...so much trust in the front end it's unreal ! Ridden it at Inners , Thornilee ,Golfie etc . The Finest North Welsh Off piste and the amazing stuff around South Wales and hopefully the French , Italian Alps this Summer . Amazing and the best value eeb going and probably better than 90 percent of the other overpriced makes . I had exactly the same issue as you regarding the rear high roller ... Brilliant grip but lasted a few rides before splitting on the bead . I've got a WTB judge on the rear now but still have to run higher pressure than what I want as the rim has taken a few dings . Ebike weight plus the speed you can go isn't great for rims !

[@McTrailRider]

Good to hear that your happy with yours 👍 The suspension and geometry really do inspire confidence.

[@bernardplaisted9139]

I’m not sure what to say feck me glad ya got it back and it’s the beast ya wanted love those kinlloch trails climbs not so much 🤙

[@McTrailRider]

Those climbs are brutal on a regular bike 😢

[@brianbathgate4944]

Awesome! Loving the 2 bikes. The mullet will make the cockpit feel a lot shorter…. I foowkin love a mullet tho :-). I need to hit that trail at 16mins. Looks stunning!

[@McTrailRider]

It would only make the cockpit feel shorter if it was a 29’er in the rear and then retrospectively changed over to a 27.5. This was designed as a mullet from the outset, so the geometry should be as intended. Or at least that’s my take. The last trail is a beast and with an excellent backdrop 😍

[@brianbathgate4944]

Yeah, I’m not sure mate. Makes sense. I had a Gen 2 Levo and mulleted that, and even changing the flip chip, it really brought the bars in. Just got a Gen 3 and it feels right - bigger stem than I’m used to tho. Fuck it - just need to get out and ride :-)

[@carlmason5166]

Jeez! Now that's a bike test. Lol. Over to you Pink Bike :)Glad it seems to be ok .

[@McTrailRider]

It’s completely fine now thankfully 👍

[@johndrennan5105]

Nice bike mate,I had a look at the vitus but went with the moustache,basically because of supply and my local shop is a moustache dealer

[@McTrailRider]

Sometimes you’ve just got to go for the bike that you can actually get 👍

[@hammyh1165]

That start 😂 Btw for those wondering that's a ship canal not a normal one , so pretty deep.

[@McTrailRider]

It’s about 20 foot deep at that point, which would have been quite hard to retrieve the bike from 😬

[@seantaylormtb7170]

Can't make that up at the beginning, golden. I will say I put ZEB fork and Ohlins coil on my Levo as well as better wheel set and the bike is night-and-day vs stock. If I was starting again i'd have to consider the Vitus, just nuts value for money.

[@McTrailRider]

I’m keen to try Ohlins suspension 👍 Can’t argue with the value 👍

[@seantaylormtb7170]

The rear coil is amazingly plush. I was 50/50 cool kit/function but one of those things that’s arguably worth it. Better than any shock I’ve had from RS or Fox.

[@A_AAA232]

classic :) nice bike and ride in the end though, cheers

[@McTrailRider]

All is well that ends well 👍

[@hainman1]

Awesome video,Sommet looks like a contender for my next bike,On the maxxis tyres,Made of cheese springs to mind....I had the Exo+ on my Orbea and it was wrecked after 2 rides,Now run Rampant just even to give the extra bit t pedal back if tyre fully deflates

[@McTrailRider]

Just ordered a Michelin e wild tyre to replace the cheese tyre 😜

[@alistairchappell]

34 seconds is the money shot !!!

[@McTrailRider]

😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@barryextancemtb3932]

Maaaate, 😂 cannot believe your new bike fell in, lucky it was all good tho

[@McTrailRider]

Close call

[@01FozzyS]

Sorry Andrew, had to laugh when I saw the bike moving and though "Oh crap!" . Nevertheless, glad it was ok and nice looking bike! Congrats!

[@McTrailRider]

Don’t blame you for laughing 😜

[@GrahamStorr]

Lucky man free bike congrats, but ye might want to take the pivot out of your description and change it too your new vitus 🙂👍

[@McTrailRider]

Will definitely get that sorted, along with many other things that have changed in the description 😬

[@keithpicken3174]

Hi Andrew, Looking at buying the Vitus Sommet VRS. I am 6'1". What size would you recommend? Large or XL frame. Thanks for the great video's.

[@McTrailRider]

I’m the same height and went for the large. I’m happy with my decision, but I do prefer a bike on the smaller side, especially an e-bike.

[@johnwilliamson9453]

The way you ride, and the trails you ride, I would really recommend inserts. Rimpact’s work so well and will save your rims! Great video and looks like a great bike for your application. What are your thoughts on the EP8?

[@McTrailRider]

With the Michelin’s and Schwalbe’s, I never really had any issues. If I stuck with Maxxis though, I’d probably be back on inserts. The EP8 is good, but not as much better than the E8000 as I thought it would be.

[@keithblair5116]

Andrew if this video doesn’t get you a few thousand more subscribers there’s something very wrong 😊?that bike seams exceptional value for money mate!! I’ve just bought a Whyte e180 with 180 travel zebbs but I would say yours probably has better brakes and groupset ? And the Whyte was £6000 🤷‍♂️ but to be fair I’ve not been out for a good ride, weather been terrible the last couple weeks since buying it so time will tell? Hope you’re bikes ok mate after it’s dunk? And you deserve the bike mate your content is the best on youtube in my opinion!! 👍

[@McTrailRider]

KZbin is a funny thing, I’ll probably lose subscribers on this one 🤦🏼‍♂️ I’m not overly familiar with the Whyte or it’s build, but I believe that they are pretty good value in general. The bike is completely fine thankfully👍

[@adrianrogers6976]

Classic, glad the bike is OK

[@McTrailRider]

That’s the main thing😮‍💨

[@kevincross9206]

I correctly second guessed what was going to happen given the title. No less amusing though 🤣

[@McTrailRider]

😂

[@ldtriplesix]

@McTrailRider, have you considered Specialized tires? Butcher Grid out front, Ground Control Grid in the rear. Literally, 7 years, no punctures.

[@McTrailRider]

You can’t be riding hard enough mate 😜 I have heard good things about them, but haven’t tried them myself.

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

Bloody hell Ooops lucky you can Swim lol like the new ebike 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏿‍♂️ 👌

[@McTrailRider]

I’m a better swimmer than the bike anyway 😜😂

[@roberttobin194]

Brilliant! Hope ur new bike is ok will that affect the warranty lol? Am looking at the non electric version of the sommet and hope it shares a lot of those handling characteristics

[@McTrailRider]

Warranty 😬 I guess the regular version will be much the same, but the added weight of the ebike really aids the suspension.

[@frautzi]

Chuck an eddy current on the back..fine meaty tire for the ebikes

[@McTrailRider]

I run one on my Pivot Shuttle and has zero issues with it 👍 However, I did find that it lacked a bit of feel as it’s very solid. Will see how the Maxxis holds up over time🤞

[@bridgefootcottage]

OMG poor bike having a swim. Glad it worked after a quick dry out. I’m around 72kg and got a focus Sam2, 23-24kg bike, running similar pressure to you and kept splitting maxxis like that by rim. Final straw was splitting the tyre on streak of lightening by loch Muick in snow. Froze fingers repairing the bugger. Got cushcore in the tyre after that and problem solved.

[@McTrailRider]

Streak Of Lightning has a tendency to burst tyres to be fair 😱 I’ll need to do something about the tyre as I can’t afford to have it let me down when I’m in the middle of nowhere.

[@denesk2794]

I am surprised you don't run an insert on all those rocks. Ever since I moved next to a rocky trail I have Cushcore at least on the rear, both on heavy ebikes. I actually just ordered the Vittoria Air Liner to try (as the Cushcore install can be a nightmare - depending on rim/tire combo).....

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve not run inserts for a few years now without issue, but then again, I haven’t run Maxxis for a few years either 🤔

[@denesk2794]

@@McTrailRider Yeah, Assegai on the front is rock solid and my last DHR lasted almost 3 months (every day riding) before the sidewall just ripped open for no reason. But about 2 years ago Maxis was so bad I had a flat every week.... I was sick of it. :)

[@BH-cy9tb]

Just a suggestion I have the rockshox deluxe select plus on my trek rail and blew through its stroke fast. I put the megneg on and was a awesome upgrade. Might work just as good for you. And congratulations on new bike.👍

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve not found myself bottoming out just yet, but if I do, I’ll look into it

[@DizRidesMtb]

Class start pmsl oops. Lookin forward to more Eeeb.. Can't beat a free bike bruv 😂. Great ridin n vids

[@McTrailRider]

It’s the best price 😜

[@johnnybigood4708]

Im sold on vitus, ive just noticed while reading the spec on tje other bike i like, its battery is half the size of the vitus, so its a 2021 vitus E, i will be buying

[@McTrailRider]

Extra capacity is always handy, but necessarily needed. Depends on how you intend on using the bike.

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

The best intro to a video EVER🤣 Shouldn't laugh, sorry but that was so funny. I'd be mortified tho

[@McTrailRider]

I’d laugh, and very much did.

[@stewartleese561]

Too funny. Good save though. What gloves do you wear for the wonderful rainy conditions?

[@McTrailRider]

100% brisker’s are the gloves I use mainly for the winter 👍

[@stewartleese5052]

@@McTrailRider ah cool. Cheers

[@johnnybigood4708]

Im not new to biking, but i am considering an Ebike, i have an old saracen raw 2 that ive modified to how i like it, but how much easyer is an Ebike to a none Ebike, can thay rearly get you to places alot easier than peddling by yourself, i sometimes i dont go out on my raw2 just because its abit windy, and i can be half dead by time i get to trails, i was so far from the Ebike fence i was on another planet, now im considering a vitus E myself, so any info on an Ebike im very gratefull 👍 and banging video as always and thanks in advance.

[@McTrailRider]

You can adjust the power to whatever you want really. Work as much or as little as you want for whatever you want that day😜

[@paghal11]

You forgot to mention one of its finest features. It's amphibious, apparently.

[@McTrailRider]

Didn’t mention it, but did illustrate it 😜

[@rossevans7646]

Oh my life dude 🤣🤣🤣 random question what cable clips are you using to keep all your hoses tidy at the front?

[@McTrailRider]

76 project’s bobbing are the cable tidies that I use

[@rossevans7646]

@@McTrailRider wicked

[@tobyehillier]

I was looking at it seriously but I went with the Orbea wild instead. Same kinda craic tho by the looks of it. By the way... I've XT brakes and I updated to the proper levers as the H30 only has the cheaper levers which are mahoosive. Started getting that wandering bite point on the back brake. Bled it a couple of times and the shop couldn't work it out but a mate tells me that the brake lines can be clear of air but there'll be bubbles in the lever itself and you've to loosen the bleed screw and keep tapping the lever until the bubbles clear. Not tried it yet but I'll let ye know if it works

[@McTrailRider]

I’ve had so many people tell me all different ways to make the XT’s work, and I’ve tried loads of things, but I honestly just think that some of them don’t work well.

[@tobyehillier]

@@McTrailRider I'll probably go with a set of Hope. Don't think ye can do wrong with them

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Two locations, we're being spoiled!

[@McTrailRider]

Your worth it 😜

[@aLboOGieZ]

Literally less than 1 minute in and a bike goes swimming!!!😂🤣🤣

[@McTrailRider]

🤦🏼‍♂️

[@gerritmai6393]

A full Michelin Combi in that yellow would probably look nice. Inserts: tannus tubeless is kinda interesting. It creates kinda 2 air chambers, which act like bottomless tokens I would say. U don't ride on the insert itself like CC or rimpact.

[@McTrailRider]

I’m a fan of the Michelin’s, and I’ve used the Tannus tubed setup before which was quite good. I’d rather not run any inserts though.

[@JOYALJOSHY]

🥰🥰

[@yetti423]

Ahhh so thats what you meant. Jaw did drop as the new bike peeled casually away from the bridge.

[@McTrailRider]

😂😂

[@johnnybigood4708]

Ive got 2 or 3 bikes in mind this being one of them, here is the selling point, how far can you go on a fully charged battery, thanks in advance

[@McTrailRider]

Hard to say how far you can go, as there are so many variables.

[@Coppice1]

Any tips on sizing @McTrail Rider

[@McTrailRider]

Not really, I’m on a large at 6’1. I would like a slightly longer dropper post personally.

[@ryanm235]

What size is this and how tall are you? Am looking to get this but am in between medium and large. Cheers

[@McTrailRider]

I’m 6’1 and on a large. The seat tube is a bit longer than what I’m used to, but not a real issue. Everything else I find about spot on.

[@urbanmtb3984]

Hi there I’m heading to tummel valley soon just wanted to no where I could ride my e bike for a nice ride and some views ?

[@McTrailRider]

Pitlochry, Dunkeld, Aberfoyle and any of the hills with a path nearby 👍

[@TomHolderPPC]

Is that the Mudhugger Evo Bolt On for the Zeb?

[@McTrailRider]

It’s not, but I think I’ll be getting one soon

[@cosworthization]

Hope your bike was ok after going for a quick swim? Would you ever go back to an ordinary mountain bike? I have never been on an electric bike.

[@McTrailRider]

No problems with the bike related to water thankfully. I ride a regular along side my ebike, both have a place for me👍

[@RichardOrr1977]

007 mctrail rider 😂😂😂 cycles the hills and canals 😂😂😂 hope the bike turn out fine after been for a swim has re - watch it …

[@McTrailRider]

Thankfully all good with the bike 😅

[@ToddNZMTB]

Good to get that first splash out of the way eh

[@McTrailRider]

😂

[@scrakymtb3495]

love the bike mate...i need one

[@McTrailRider]

Good stuff

[@scrakymtb3495]

do u have a discount code for me to use 🤣

[@McTrailRider]

@@scrakymtb3495 unfortunately not mate

[@micwatson2776]

@@scrakymtb3495 The vrs sommet in the vid is £4600 not £4800 as shown on vitus site , go look at chain reaction site 😉

[@bigg1346]

Just got my vitus e sommet and it's a weapon but the front cover for the battery is a bit flimsy and not water tight at all

[@McTrailRider]

Agreed on both accounts, I’ve used a couple of bits of gorilla tape in the middle of the cover, actually did a pretty good job 👍

[@dankearney8012]

CRC have realised this problem with the battery cover and updated it now. Contact them as replacement cover is much stiffer and free 👌👍

[@barrymoran1762]

You should receive an updated battery cover free of charge from CRC.

[@freeridetony]

Nice 🤘🤘

[@McTrailRider]

👍

[@freeridetony]

@@McTrailRider We say in Bulgaria, let's put you some water for havibg a better luck on your way, so that's happend with your bike .🤟🏼🤣🤣 Stay helathy bro🍀

[@MikeZak101]

well, that's one way to Christen it lol, bet vitus never thought of doing that during testing

[@McTrailRider]

I like to go the extra mile when testing 😜

[@RobRidesEMTB]

LOL 😂 Talk about chucking it in at the deep end 💦💦😂

[@McTrailRider]

Quite literally 😂

[@micwatson2776]

Never mind that Rob when are we going to see you review it , would love to see how much you like it 😉

[@robertwalker841]

every e bike owners worst nightmare 0:34

[@McTrailRider]

Yep 😬

[@fatdadrider5730]

I happy your riding the E-Sommet as I’m really looking at getting one. There are not many reviews out there, think it’s time to retire the stumpy and go digital lol. I’ll try not take it swimming on its first outing

[@McTrailRider]

Well you will be able to see how I get on with it, and decide if it’s what your after 👍 I love it so far 😜

[@micwatson2776]

Fantastic bike , had mine a year no issues at all it has handled everything ive thrown at it so far and is a dream to ride

[@bennysh]

You deserve those bikes, Vitus made the right call when you approached them.

[@McTrailRider]

I really appreciate that Benny 😊

[@robertwalker841]

can you name all of the e bikes you have tried previously ?

[@McTrailRider]

Levo 17-18-19, levo sl, kenevo sl, pivot shuttle, Santa Cruz heckler, Cube e160, hiabike enduro and maybe a couple others that I can’t think of just now.

[@rickiclarke8154]

I'm guessing Vitus need some positive reviews going by the vitus owners fb page and various forum posts about bikes being damaged when arriving like mine was (not courier damage). In the first month mine bricked itself doing a firmware update, and i've found the suspension to be not as good as my MRP coil suspension on my regular bike. That said, it is a fun bike to ride and it is very confidence inspiring, but i won't be going to Vitus again for a bike. Just invis every single bit of paint, it scratches so easily.

[@McTrailRider]

Ah, not so good to hear. I am surprised to hear your comments on the suspension, I found the suspension to be extremely good.

[@rickiclarke8154]

@@McTrailRider I'm guessing with the suspension i'm used to coil suspension, will be upgrading the zebs to vorsprung springs soon anyway, as the stiffness of the zebs is amazing. It's most likely user error in not getting the right settings for the fork and shock, but just can't that sweet spot! i'm shocked you managed to put a hole in the rear tyre... i've been trying for ages, clearly i need to ride her harder!

[@McTrailRider]

@@rickiclarke8154 I personally prefer the feel of coil as well, and agree that they are also more simple to set up. I’d be keen to try a coil shock on the Vitus to see if it can be even better🤔

[@flippy66]

Aha, I can see why your answer to my question is an eeb 😂 I'll ask you again after the honeymoon period and see if you'd still pick the eeb over the regular.

[@McTrailRider]

Always with re asking, my opinion changes daily 😜

[@enesin91]

Drops the camera oh my bike

[@McTrailRider]

Other way round, but yeah 😬

[@misterdroneboy8999]

You look a lot faster on it mate

[@McTrailRider]

Good start then 👍

[@Mtnboarder]

Great bike-- fill the headset with marine grease ASAP though, ask me how I know...

[@McTrailRider]

I will be taking some precautionary measures with the headset 👍 How do you know then?

[@Mtnboarder]

@@McTrailRider Have one myself- left it sitting for a few weeks after EWS-E and it seized solid. Bearings are not replaceable either, needed whole new headset top and bottom. Other than that its a great bike. Keep an eye on spoke tension in the back wheel too, mine has been rebuilt already.

[@Mtnboarder]

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[@cb6866]

Awww dude.....well I guess it's ok ? Thanks Andrew , high pivot ?...Peace

[@McTrailRider]

I’d completely fine thankfully 😅 No high pivot on this one.

[@cb6866]

That’s the important thing. Thanks Andrew

[@kerianhalcon3557]

If your E-bike is making a rattle you need to tighten your bolts! seriously I don't get it? Mine never makes a sound going down hill.

[@McTrailRider]

All the bolts are tight.