Vitus Launches 2019 Mountain Bikes

PRESS RELEASE: Vitus

"For 2019 we are delighted to be launching the best looking and best-performing bikes we have ever made. Countless hours of testing and refining have delivered the best performing suspension and component specifications to date, all wrapped in confident colour ways and designs. The result; honest, performance-driven rider focused bikes, the Vitus way of doing things." – John Thompson – Vitus Bikes MTB Product Manager


Nucleus – From £499.99

Welcome to the Nucleus, MBR magazine £500 hardtail of the year three years running. Don’t be fooled by the price, the Nucleus isn’t your run of the mill entry-level mountain bike. It’s the foundation of the Vitus mountain bike range, with aggressive geometry designed to get you hooked.



Alloy frame with modern geometry – (long, slack, low)
120mm fork (27) / 100mm fork (29)
Increased standover clearance
ISCG 05 chain guide mounts
Internal dropper post cable routing
Large volume tyres on 29mm inner width rims



Sentier – From £849.99

Playful. Capable. Nimble. Aggressive. Confidence inspiring. Just some of the words from satisfied test pilots that have had the joy of experiencing our award winning Sentier hardtail. With a long, slack and low modern geometry the Sentier is ready to be ridden harder and faster than ever before. It’s a bike you can push to the limit, whatever your skill level.



Alloy frame with modern geometry (long, slack, low)
140mm fork (27) / 130mm fork (29)
Tyre clearance for up to 2.8″ tyres/PLUS compatible on 27.5inch frame
ISCG 05 chain guide mounts
Internal dropper post routing
BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included




Rapide – From £899.99

New for 2019 the Rapide takes all the great characteristics from its Carbon big brother. It’s fast, it’s fun and will put a smile on your face. The alloy boost frameset features tried and tested geometry to allow you to reach your true potential.

6061-T6 Modern Alloy BOOST Frameset
29” wheels
Rockshox 100mm fork inc Lockout
Maxxis 3C Tyres
Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included



Rapide Carbon – From £1799.99

Ready to race the Rapide Carbon is a dedicated race proven machine aimed at riders looking to reach the podium or the most efficient bike on that all-day adventure. The Ultra-Light T700 HM-UD carbon frame features modern geometry and impeccable handling characteristics optimised for 29” wheels. The Rapide Carbon was born fast



Ultra-Light HM-UD Full Carbon Frame
SRAM 1 x 12 groupsets
29” wheels
Rockshox 100mm fork inc Lockout
Maxxis 3C Tyres
Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included



Escarpe – From £1599.99

From pushing the limits at your local trail centre to all day epics behind bars, the Escarpe combines the perfect balance of fun and efficiency. With 140mm travel the Escarpe makes the perfect trail bike, holding its own when the going gets rough thanks to its modern geometry. The Escarpe doesn’t believe in one size fits all, that’s why we offer you the choice. 27.5” or 29”. There’s an Escarpe for the way you ride.



6061-T6 alloy frame with modern aggressive geometry (long, slack, low)
140mm suspension travel
ISCG 05 chainguide mounts
Internal dropper post on all models
BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount
Tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape fitted and valves included



Sommet – From £1699.99

The Sommet, much like it’s Carbon brother is everything you need in an enduro bike at a more accessible price. It’s confidence inspiring and handles technical downhills with ease thanks to its modern aggressive geometry. If you’re aiming for the enduro podium or want to push your riding to the limits on your favourite trail, the Sommet is with you all the way.



Modern alloy frame with advanced geometry – (long, slack, low)
170mm fork travel, 160mm rear travel
Tyre clearance for up to 2.6″ tyres
200mm front 180mm rear brake disc
ISCG 05 chainguide mounts
Internal dropper post on all models
BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount



Sommet Carbon – From £2999.99

The Sommet Carbon is the choice of 4-time Red Bull Fox Hunt winner Colin Ross, it’s a confidence inspiring 160mm enduro bike. The Sommet handles technical downhills with ease, thanks to the modern aggressive geometry. Take your riding to the limits on your favourite trail or reach for the podium at your local enduro, the Sommet is with you all the way.



Modern carbon frame with advanced geometry – (long, slack, low)
170mm fork travel, 160mm rear travel
Tyre clearance for up to 2.6″ tyres
200mm front 180mm rear brake disc
ISCG 05 chain guide mounts
Internal dropper post routing
BOOST 148mm Bolt through Rear Axle
Metric Trunnion mount shock with sealed bearing upper shock mount



E-Sentier Electric Trail Hardtail – £2399.99

E-Curious? Open up new adventures, a new kind of fun with the E-Sentier, based on the hard charging geometry of our award winning Sentier hardtail. If you’ve ever wondered if bionic legs would make trail riding even more exhilarating you need to ride our E-Sentier. Combining the turbo charged pedal power of the Shimano Steps drive system with the trail blasting fun of the Sentier_

SHIMANO STEPS MTB Power E7000
Eco, trail or Boost Power modes
140mm Front suspension
2.6” Maxxis 3C Tyres (Compatible up to 2.8”)
Dropper Seat Post
4 piston brakes


Frame: 6061-T6 Alloy
Fork: ROCKSHOX Recon RL 140mm
Motor: Shimano e7000 STEPS
Groupset: 1×10 Shimano Deore (11-42T)
Chainset: Shimano FC-E8000 34T
Wheels: WTB ST i29
Brakes: Shimano M520 4 piston 203-203 Rotors
Seatpost: Nukeproof/Vitus
Tyres: MAXXIS Minion DHF 27.5 x 2.6 F / MAXXIS Agressor 27.5 x 2.5 R
Finishing Kit: Nukeproof/Vitus


E-Sommet – From £3199.99

E-Curious? Supercharge your ride with the award-winning E-Sommet. Designed by passionate mountain bikers to handle the most technical descents thanks to its aggressive geometry based on our hard charging Sommet enduro bike. The E-Sommet puts a smile on your face when you realise you are gliding back up for another run after smashing your local downhill trail. Experience the buzz of carving corners with pedal assist on both the climbs and the descents_

SHIMANO STEPS Motor
Aggressive Enduro Geometry (long, slack, low)
Eco, trail or Boost Power modes
Fast charging battery, 80% in 2hrs
170mm Front / 160mm rear suspension
2.8” Tyre Clearance
4 Piston Brakes
Tubeless Ready


Vitus Bikes are available exclusively on Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle.

Check out the 2019 Vitus MTB Look Book.