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) |
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Weight | 29.9 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT, Shimano |
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.
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
Top-spec parts for a bargain price
A fluid and forgiving descender that doesn’t feel vague in turns or across cambers
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
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: Midnight Sand |
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Fork | Fox Float 34 Rhythm 27.5" 140mm, Boost, Grip Damper, Kabolt 110, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air |
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 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: 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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 |
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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 |
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