2020 Vitus

Sentier 27 VRX

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP£1,599 (about $2,025)
Weight29.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 140mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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 VRX

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 29 VRX review

Dec 2020 · Alex Evans

Great spec and a bargain price, as long as the seat tube isn’t too long or the reach too short

Highs
  • Top-spec parts for a bargain price

  • A fluid and forgiving descender that doesn’t feel vague in turns or across cambers

Lows
  • Seat tube and reach numbers could do with a tweak to unlock more potential

  • A full-length outer gear cable would be more UK-proof

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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

ColorMidnight Sand

Fork

Fox Float 34 Rhythm 27.5" 140mm, Boost, Grip Damper, Kabolt 110, 44mm 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 Horizon, 25mm Rise, AL7050 Width - S760mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter

Saddle

WTB Volt 142 Race, 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: Shimano XT 8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), SM-RT66 180mm Rotor, 6-BOLT, Rear: Shimano XT 8100, METAL PAD(W/FIN), SM-RT66 180mm Rotor, 6-BOLT

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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