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Sentier 29 VRX Mountain
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,599($2,151)| Weight | 28.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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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.
Mar 2019
If you’re after a do-it-all hardtail ready for rough and tumble riding, then the Vitus Sentier 29 VR hits the spot with a solid and well-thought-out spec for the cash and confidence inspiring handling paired to the big wheels. While the aluminium frame isn’t the most comfortable thing out there, budget for a dropper post and you'll have a superb ride. The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 - the best budget buys ridden and rated When should you replace your bicycle helmet? What's the best way to clean disc brakes on a bicycle?
Sep 2017 · Joseph Delves
A trail hooligan that’s all about the descents
| Frame | Sentier Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, IS disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Burnt Charcoal |
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| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Series 29”, Grip damper, 34mm stanchions, 130mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm QR axle Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A, N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52 68/73mm |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-212-CO, AZX-212-CO, sealed bearings, ZS44/28.6 – ZS56/40 |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron, Alloy 6061, 45mm reach, 0° rise |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 riser, 6061 alloy, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 760mm wide S/M, 780mm wide L/XL |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, 0 |
| Seatpost | Brand-X Ascend dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm, S 100mm drop/M 125mm drop/L,XL 150mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Vitus lock on, 0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 12 speed, Shadow plus, long cage, 12 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | 0, 0 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6111 12 speed, 32t, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100, Rapidfire plus, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 12 speed, 11t-51t, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed 114links |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7100, 180mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29”, 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29”, 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted |
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| Spokes | Vitus, N/A |
| Front Hub | Vitus KT DHF112, Double sealed bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, 110mm x 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Vitus KT H5ER-SH, Double sealed bearings, 32h, 6 bolt, 148mm x 12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Snakeskin, TL Easy, E-25, Addix soft, 29” x 2.35”, Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix speedgrip, E-25, 29” x 2.35” |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66, 180mm/180mm 6 Bolt |
First added September 11
Last updated September 11
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