2018 Vitus

Sentier 29 VR

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP£999 (about $1,265)
Weight28.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Sentier 29 VR

26 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'5" – 5'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'1"

XL

6'2" – 6'1"

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Reviews
MBR
Vitus Sentier 275 VR - MBR

Dec 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Successfully defending its 2018 title, the handsome Vitus Sentier 27 VR defies its sub £1,000 price point with the best spec, geometry and overall finish.

Highs
  • Great spec, fast, massively versatile and lightest on test.

Lows
  • No dropper post, cheap resin pad-only rotors.

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off.road.cc
Vitus Sentier 29 VR 2019 review

Mar 2019

If you’re after a do-it-all hardtail ready for rough and tumble riding, then the Vitus Sentier 29 VR hits the spot with a solid and well-thought-out spec for the cash and confidence inspiring handling paired to the big wheels. While the aluminium frame isn’t the most comfortable thing out there, budget for a dropper post and you'll have a superb ride. The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 - the best budget buys ridden and rated When should you replace your bicycle helmet? What's the best way to clean disc brakes on a bicycle?

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Cyclist
Vitus Bikes Sentier VRX MTB review

Sep 2017 · Joseph Delves

A trail hooligan that’s all about the descents

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BikeRadar
Vitus Sentier VRS review

Apr 2016 · Guy Kesteven

Remarkably sorted and well-equipped ready-to-riot hardtail for those who like to really connect with the trail. Buy if you want a bang-up-to-date budget blaster

Highs
  • Superb slackened, refreshed frame, competent spec, sorted handling

Lows
  • Very little, given the inbuilt limitations of a hardtail with a budget fork

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

6061-T6 Alloy, Mechanicaly formed tripple butted 6061-T6 Alloy, BOOST, 29

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rockshox Recon Gold RL, 130mm travel, BOOST

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

RACEFACE, (BSA), 73mm

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8

Stem

Vitus alloy, 50mm

Handlebar

Nukeproof alloy, 25mm rise, S/M-780mm, L/XL-800mm

Saddle

Nukeproof Neutron

Seatpost

Vitus alloy, 31.6mm, 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, 11 speed long cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

RACEFACE Aeffect, 170mm, 32t

Shifters

SRAM NX, 1x11

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11 speed 11-42t

Chain

KMC X11-1, 11 speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Front: Shimano MT500, 180mm, Rear: Shimano MT500, 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT500

Wheels
Rims

WTB, TCS, 29

Spokes

Double butted

Front Hub

Novatec, 15x110mm, 32h, 6 bolt

Rear Hub

Novatec, 12x148mm, 32h, 6 bolt

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3 3C/EXO/TR (FR) Minion SS 29x2.3 TR/DD (RR), Maxx Terra compound

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