2020 Vitus

Sentier 27

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP£849 (about $1,075)
Weight30.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkX-Fusion RC32
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore, Suntour
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

24 mph

Sentier 27

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'8"

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Reviews
off.road.cc
2021 Vitus Sentier 27 VR review

Nov 2021

After testing a few budget-friendly hardtails this year, we’ve found that very few of them have come close to matching the apparent value of Vitus’ Sentier VR. It comes with a mighty impressive spec for the cash and a geometry that’ll please new riders. However, that same geometry offers a severe blow to the bike’s versatility. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails Ribble HT 725 Sport Build review Five reasons why you should have a hardtail The Sentier VR comes in two models, one with 29” wheels and one with 650b hoops.

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BikeRadar
Vitus Sentier 27 review

Jun 2021 · Alex Evans

An impressive spec for the price and plenty of upgrade potential, but a few geometry tweaks would improve its ride

Highs
  • Smooth ride with plenty of grip on the ups and downs

  • Impressively specced, with performance-enhancing components in key areas

  • Flicky ride that’s well-suited to flatter trail centres and bridleways

Lows
  • Geometry may not suit everyone, especially the seat tube length and reach

  • No dropper post, although that’s excusable given the low price

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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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Cyclist
Vitus Bikes Sentier VRX MTB review

Sep 2017 · Joseph Delves

A trail hooligan that’s all about the descents

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Sentier 27.5" hardtail frame, Boost spacing, 6061 alloy

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorBlack - Grey

Fork

XFUSION RC32 boost 27.5'' 130mm, Boost 15mm x 110mm, 46mm offset, tapered

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A, N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SR SUNTOUR, Theaded 73mm BSA

Headset

ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm

Stem

VITUS, 50mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 3deg rise, stack 45mm

Handlebar

Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter

Saddle

Nukeproof Neutron, N/A

Seatpost

VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset

TypeRigid

Grips

VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, RD-M6000, GS 10-SPEED, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN

Front Derailleur

N/A, N/A

Crank

SR SUNTOUR ZERON, 32T, 170mm, GXP 73mm, 53mm BOOST chainline

Shifters

SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, SL-M6000-R, 10-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS

Cassette

SUNRACE 11-46T, CSMS2 10spd 11-46T ED-BLACK

Chain

KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, 10SP, QUICK LINK

Brakes

Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint

Spokes

14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BLACK BRASS NIPPLES

Front Hub

VITUS DHF112, Boost 15x110mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, 6 BOLT

Rear Hub

VITUS M5ER, Boost 12x148mm, DOUBLE SEALED BEARINGS, 32H, Shimano 11spd Driver Body, 6 BOLT

Tires

Front: SCHWALBE MAGIC MARY Evo F / DAMPF Evo R, 27.5" x 2.6", SnakeSkin, TLE, APEX, ADDIX Soft F / ADDIX Speedgrip R, Rear: SCHWALBE HANS DAMPF Evo, 27.5" x 2.6", SnakeSkin, TLE, APEX, ADDIX Speedgrip

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