2021 Vitus
Sentier 27 VR Mountain
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,199($1,518)| Weight | 30.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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.
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.
| 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: Nardo Grey |
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| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5”, Rail damper, Float air spring, 34mm stanchions, 140mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm QR axle Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52 68/73mm |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-212-CO, AZX-212-CO, sealed bearings, ZS44/28.6 – ZS56/40 |
| Stem | Vitus 50mm, Alloy, 50mm reach, 3° 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 Deore M5100, Shadow plus, long cage, 11 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | 0, 0 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M5100, 32t, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M5100, Rapidfire plus, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSMS7, 11t-51t, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11 speed 114links |
| Brakes | Shimano MT410, F180P/P2, RESIN PAD(W/O FIN) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5”, 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5”, 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, 27.5” x 2.60”, Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix speedgrip, E-25, 27.5” x 2.60” |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56, 180mm/180mm 6 Bolt |
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