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Sentier 27 VRS
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,399($1,882)| Weight | 30.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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Summary
The Vitus Sentier is a trail bike that stands out for its impressive spec and value, offering a playful and forgiving ride on descents while maintaining efficiency on climbs. Its suspension and handling are praised for composure and confidence, though some reviews note limitations in geometry and component choices.
Top-spec parts for a bargain price
Playful and forgiving descender
Comfortable climbing position
Smooths out bumps with composure and confidence
Lightweight and efficient
Geometry limitations affect versatility
Seat tube length may not suit all riders
Some component choices could be improved
The Sentier has compromises, but its spec, overall feel and cost make it stand out.
BikeRadarBest Hardtail of the Year under £1,000!
MBRIt’s pretty impressive to see such aggressive tyres on a bike of this price, especially with full-fat compounds and casings.
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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.
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.
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: Slate Blue |
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| Fork | ROCKSHOX Revelation RC 27.5" 140mm, MOTION CONTROL RC, BOOST, STEALTH Maxle, DEBONAIR, 37mm OFFSET Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A, N/A |
| 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 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | VITUS, Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12 speed, RD-M8100, SGS 12-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW PLUS |
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| 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 Type: SRAM Guide T 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 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 |
First added October 21
Last updated August 5
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