2020 Vitus
Sentier 27 VR
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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| MSRP | £1,099 (about $1,392) |
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| Weight | 30.2 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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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.
Jun 2021 · Alex Evans
An impressive spec for the price and plenty of upgrade potential, but a few geometry tweaks would improve its ride
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
Geometry may not suit everyone, especially the seat tube length and reach
No dropper post, although that’s excusable given the low price
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.
Sep 2017 · Joseph Delves
A trail hooligan that’s all about the descents
| Frame | Sentier 27.5" hardtail frame, Boost spacing, 6061 alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Primer Grey |
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| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5" 140mm, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, tapered, RAIL damper Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM SX Eagle, Theaded 73mm BSA, Powerspline |
| 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 | Brand X Ascend, 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S100mm, M120mm, L150mm, XL 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle, N/A |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle, 32T, 170mm, GXP 73mm, 53mm BOOST chainline, Powerspline |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, N/A |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle 10-50T, N/A |
| Chain | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A |
| Brakes | Front: SHIMANO MT501, RESIN PAD(W/O FIN), SM-MA-F180P/P2 adaptor, 180mm 6-BOLT Rotor SM-RT56, Rear: SHIMANO MT501, RESIN PAD(W/O FIN), SM-MA-F180P/P2 adaptor, 180mm 6-BOLT Rotor SM-RT56 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 |
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| 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, 27.5" x 2.6", SnakeSkin, TLE, APEX, ADDIX Soft, Rear: SCHWALBE HANS DAMPF Evo, 27.5" x 2.6", SnakeSkin, TLE, APEX, ADDIX Speedgrip |
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