Vitus E-Sommet VR

[Gary]

anyone know the headset bearing size? '19 model

I have measured them but couldn't find bearings in the correct size for the lower race from any bearing suppliers so in the end just bought them from CRC. They're a good price anyway
Nukeproof Steel Headset Bearing | Chain Reaction Cycles
or try any Nukeproof stockist if you prefer to use your LBS

 

[Gary]

Anyone found a good way to clean crap out of the area where the cables route above the bottom bracket? Tia

Motofoamed under mine and added a mud guard above. (slither of thin black readymeal packing plastic gaffer taped in position.
I've posted pics of it in here somewhere

DON'T blast shit out of it with water, there's an open section straight into the connector bay underneath the cable nest that can fill with water/mud/debris.
mine's... you guessed it... motofoamed

 

[Nifty 56]

anyone know the headset bearing size? '19 model

It will be the same as on the 2018 model... FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero Stack (No.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5”

 

[Gary]

That's a full headset.

 

[davosaurusrex]

I used these, cheap as I found and all good so far

Orbit Headset Bearing Kit | 1 1/8, Tapered No. 52 57 42 44| FSA Headset Bearings | eBay

 

[Cisco]

I struggled getting the correct bottom hs bearing and measured them as well.

My main problem was measuring the angles correctly. I think the correct bottom bearing is the FSA ACB TH-073E which has contact angles of 36x45 as against the Nukeproof item (see Gary's post above) which has contact angles 45x45.

Big difference in price too. I used the ACB TH-073E and they seemed correct but tbh I'm still not sure which is correct.

 

[Gary]

@Cisco
The Nukeproof lower bearing I'm using is definitely this one:
SB-B - 40mm - 2015 Onwards: 51.8 x 45 x 45

i just checked (your post created doubt in my mind ) The Nukeproof Headset Crown race does have a 45deg interface. Sticking a 36deg inner bearing (of otherwise correct dimensions) in like you and Dave have will still work but the bearing won't be seated properly on the race.

 

[davosaurusrex]

For 2018 bikes they have the FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero Stack (No.57), 1.1/8” – 1.5” as stated by Nifty above. According to the details on CRC website they are 36 x 45.

FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS Headset (No.57) | Chain Reaction Cycles

The Blue Seal ones on the Ebay link I put up above are correct

 

[Gary]

Ah... makes sense now.
@tonyker was asking for the 2019 (ie. Nukeprof headset)
and you guys have 2018s

 

[tonyker]

Ah... makes sense now.
@tonyker was asking for the 2019 (ie. Nukeprof headset)
and you guys have 2018s

This has confused me a little I'm sorry. I'm unsure of the size I need to select, also looking todo top and bottom bearing of the headset.

 

[Gary]

If you have a 2019 Esommet it should have a Nukeproof headset
The bearings I linked to are what you need.
these:
Nukeproof Steel Headset Bearing | Chain Reaction Cycles
SB-A 30 is the top bearing
SB-B 40 2015 onwards is the bottom bearing


The confusion was because others here have the 2018 E sommet and that has an FSA headset.

 

[Cisco]

This has confused me a little I'm sorry. I'm unsure of the size I need to select, also looking todo top and bottom bearing of the headset.

If the top headset cap says Nukeproof on it then the bearings posted up by Garry are the ones you want. Top one there is no choice bottom one will be the 45x45 contact faces.

If the cap says FSA then the bearings you want are the ones posted by Davo.

Hope this is clear

ATB Frank

 

[tonyker]

If you have a 2019 Esommet it should have a Nukeproof headset
The bearings I linked to are what you need.
these:
Nukeproof Steel Headset Bearing | Chain Reaction Cycles
SB-A 30 is the top bearing
SB-B 40 2015 onwards is the bottom bearing


The confusion was because others here have the 2018 E sommet and that has an FSA headset.

thank you!

 

[gtaadicto]

After 3500 km I got the dreaded W011 error... I had a mini heart attack.
It turns out that I lost the magnet that goes inside the cylinder on the spoke.

I strapped a magnet with electrical tape and it is working again

 

[peteh80]

Anybody know where I can get a bash guard for my 2018 E-Sommet?

 

[Nifty 56]

If I ever need anything for anything, I just Google it...

 

[StuE]

Stock one is ok and fairly cheap, I have also used one of these
Vitus E-Sommet 2018-19
Little bit more coverage but expensive.
I now have a modified one of these
Can the e-sommet motor guard be purchased? - EMTB Forums

 

[Gary]

What does that weigh Stu?

 

[StuE]

What does that weigh Stu?

Not sure,it's not heavy being some kind of plastic, they are nicely made and came with all bolts etc but it did take a bit of buggering about with because its actually for a Merida 160
Can the e-sommet motor guard be purchased? - EMTB Forums
I think it looks much better without the cable ties

 

[Gary]

they are nicely made and came with all bolts etc but it did take a bit of buggering about with...

I think it looks much better without the cable ties

thanks.
Yeah defo looks better without cable ties.
Did you cut some of the front length off it as well?

 

[StuE]

thanks.
Yeah defo looks better without cable ties.
Did you cut some of the front length off it as well?

I cut it shorter and drilled holes to use the existing threaded holes in the frame

 

[peteh80]

thanks.
Yeah defo looks better without cable ties.
Did you cut some of the front length off it as well?

I cut it shorter and drilled holes to use the existing threaded holes in the frame

Are you still making these?

 

[Mass]

Guys, first time on here - hello!

Had my E-Sommet 2019 just over a year now and it's great (as you all know!)

Problem - my freehub is knackered but finding it difficult to find a replacement. The current one is a Novatec so I think I need find an exact replacement or it's a whole new hub.

Does anyone know the exact freehub I need and where to get one? I have searched.....

Or failing that what are my options - whole new hub? (another Novatec or something else?)

Or whole new wheel?!!

Cheers

 

[Stuart569]

See below mine came with a 3 pawl freehub but going by the novatec part number it should of been a 5 pawl. I bought the 5 pawl and been fine since. I oil rather than grease.

Freehub body F type, Shim.11, steel 5-pawls

 

[Stuart569]

Pretty sure I got mine from here

 

[Mass]

Pretty sure I got mine from here

 

[Mass]

Thanks Stuart. I’ve ordered the same

 

[StuE]

Been a bit quiet on here recently so here's a picture of my newly mulleted Esommet

 

[Mybrainaches]

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Been a bit quiet on here recently so here's a picture of my newly mulleted Esommet

Lovely! What’s the rear fender looks nice! Does the 29” front wheel change much handling wise?

 

[StuE]

Rear fender is a front RRP max guard,need to do some more rides with the 29er front wheel before I can really say weather it's better or not (only done one ride, I mainly ride unassisted bikes)