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Sentier 29 Mountain
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£949($1,273)| Weight | 29.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion RC32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
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 blends performance and affordability, offering a smooth ride with impressive specs for the price. It's praised for its playful character and excellent low-speed control, though some riders may find its geometry limiting, especially on steeper trails. The bike's versatility and value make it a strong contender in its category.
Smooth ride with plenty of grip
Impressive spec for the price
Playful character and excellent low-speed control
Great value for money
Top quality frame and best fork in test
Geometry may not suit everyone, especially on steeper trails
No dropper post
Brakes lack power and have a wooden feel
X-Fusion fork tends to dive through its mid-stroke
Short reach makes standing climbing less stable
Vitus has done such a good job of blending performance and affordability that for the budding trail rider there’s little to moan about.
BikeRadarBest Hardtail of the Year under £1,000!
MBRThe Sentier is spritely on the pedals, and as a hardtail, it should be.
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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?
| 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: Midnight Blue |
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| Fork | X-Fusion RC32 Boost 29”, RC damper, 32mm stanchions, 130mm travel, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm thru 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 | 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 | Vitus 6061 alloy, 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Vitus lock on, 0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120,, Shadow plus, long cage, 10 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | 0, 0 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M5100, 30t, 170mm Shimano BSA Bottom Bracket |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M4100, Rapidfire plus, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSMS2, 11t-46t, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed 114links |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M290 or Clarks M2, DESIGN FOR POST MOUNT Type: Tektro 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 Nobby Nic, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix speedgrip, E-25, 29” x 2.35” |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro TR180-8 or Clarks M2, 180mm/180mm 6 Bolt |
First added September 11
Last updated December 9
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