2020 Vitus

Sentier 27 VRS

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,399($1,771)
Weight30.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 140mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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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)

26 mph

Sentier 27 VRS

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
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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off.road.cc
Vitus Sentier 27 VRS review

Nov 2018

Not long launched, we’ve had a new 2019 Vitus Sentier 27 VRS for test as the first of a long list of winter hardtails to review. This one proved to be a fun trail bike at a very reasonable price, it’s not the most aggressive bike you’ll ever sit on but it's an entertaining ride and the spec updates for this year are great upgrades. Review - Rose Count Solo 3 XC race bike The best MTB's you can buy for under £1,500 The Sentier 27 VRS is the top but one bike in the range with only the range topping Sentier VRX sitting above it.

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Sentier 27.5" hardtail frame, Boost spacing, 6061 alloy

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorSlate Blue

Fork

ROCKSHOX Revelation RC 27.5" 140mm, MOTION CONTROL RC, BOOST, STEALTH Maxle, DEBONAIR, 37mm OFFSET

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A, N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB52, Theaded 73mm BSA

Headset

ACROS, ZS 44mm/56mm

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron, 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter, 0deg rise

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

TypeDropper

Grips

VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 12 speed, RD-M8100, SGS 12-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW PLUS

Front Derailleur

N/A, N/A

Crank

Shimano MT610 12 speed, 170MM, 32T, 52mm Boost chainline, Hollowtech 2

Shifters

Shimano SLX 12 speed, N/A

Cassette

Shimano SLX 12 speed 10-51T, CS-M7100-12, SLX, 12-SPEED HYPERGLIDE+

Chain

KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A

Brakes

Front: SRAM Guide T, 4 piston, 180mm centerline roror, Rear: SRAM Guide T, 4 piston, 180mm centerline roror

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 MICROSPLINE 12spd 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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