2019 Vitus
Sentier 29 VR
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
£999 (~$1,265)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX, Race Face |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'5" – 5'0"
5'10" – 6'1"
6'2" – 6'1"
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May 2020 · Seb Stott
Well-appointed, versatile and responsive, but the fork isn’t ideal for those above 80kg and the geometry is slightly short for serious terrain
Well-chosen and solid-performing tyres, brakes, wheels and drivetrain for the price
Geometry and cockpit kit create a relatively roomy feel and contribute to an agile ride that works on a wide variety of terrain
If you want to ride technical trails fast you may want more reach and a slacker head angle to boost stability
While the fork can work great, it’s beginning stroke is disproportionately firm if set up for heavier riders, affecting balance and traction
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 Sektor RL, Boost 110x15mm 29 Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | RaceFace, Threaded 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA, 1 1/8 - 1.5 Tapered |
| 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 SLX M7000, 11 speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | RaceFace Aeffect, 170mm, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000, 1x11 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 11-46t, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EPT |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano MT-500, 180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano MT-500, 180mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i29, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | N/A |
| Front Hub | KT 32H, 110x15mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | KT 32H, 148x12mm Boost |
| Tires | Schwalbe Magic Mary (F) / Nobby Nick (R), 29 x 2.35 SnakeSkin, TL Easy, E-25 Addix Soft Black (F) 29 x 2.35 DD, RaceGuard (R) |
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