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Sentier 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£849($1,139)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
5'5" – 5'0"
5'10" – 6'1"
6'2" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Vitus Sentier is a highly versatile and fun trail bike that offers great value for money, with a solid spec and confident handling. It excels in smoothing out bumps and providing a playful ride, though some riders may find the seat tube length and frame comfort less than ideal. The bike's suspension performance is generally praised for its sensitivity and support, making it a strong contender in its category.
Top-spec parts for a bargain price
Confidence inspiring handling
Playful and versatile ride
Good suspension performance
Solid and well-thought-out spec
Seat tube length may not suit all riders
Aluminium frame isn’t the most comfortable
Requires a dropper post to exploit full potential
Back end can be pretty harsh
No dropper post on some models
The Sentier has compromises, but its spec, overall feel and cost make it stand out.
BikeRadarBest Hardtail of the Year under £1,000!
MBRIf you’re after a do-it-all hardtail ready for rough and tumble riding, then the Vitus Sentier 29 VR hits the spot
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Dec 2020 · Alex Evans
Great spec and a bargain price, as long as the seat tube isn’t too long or the reach too short
Top-spec parts for a bargain price
A fluid and forgiving descender that doesn’t feel vague in turns or across cambers
Seat tube and reach numbers could do with a tweak to unlock more potential
A full-length outer gear cable would be more UK-proof
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.
Great spec, fast, massively versatile and lightest on test.
No dropper post, cheap resin pad-only rotors.
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?
Sep 2017 · Joseph Delves
A trail hooligan that’s all about the descents
| Frame | 6061-T6 Alloy construction, longer, slacker and lower build and modern geometry BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | 130mm Rockshox Recon RL Boost, 29 Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SunTour, Threaded 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA |
| Stem | Vitus, 50mm |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 760mm M 780mm L 780mm XL 800mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron |
| Seatpost | Vitus, 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SunTour Zeron, 170mm 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 1 x 10 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-500 11-42T, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 EPT |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano MT-400, 180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano MT-400, 180mm rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i29, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | N/A |
| Front Hub | KT 32H, 110x15mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | KT 32H, 148x12mm Boost |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF (F) / Maxxis Minion SS (R), EXO.TR, 29x2.5” WT (F) TR/Double Down, 29x2.3” (R) |
First added October 21
Last updated October 21
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