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    E-Sentier2018 Vitus
    E-Sentier VR2018 Vitus
    MSRP
    ($3,306)
    ($3,836)
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    Category
    		Trail, E-BikeTrail, E-Bike
    4.3
    4.8
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    		RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Revelation RC
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″27.5″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic DiscSRAM Hydraulic Disc
    		DeoreXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 101 × 11
    Suspension
    		HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    		140mm140mm
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    Summary
    		The Vitus E-Sentier and Vitus E-Sentier VR are both 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail e-bikes. The E-Sentier VR has better components and a better fork.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    E-Sentier
    E-Sentier VR
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    25 mph

    E-Sentier

    25 mph

    E-Sentier VR

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    E-Sentier2018 Vitus
    E-Sentier VR2018 Vitus
    Frame

    6061-T6 Alloy, Mechanicaly formed tripple butted 6061-T6 Alloy, BOOST

    BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit

    6061-T6 Alloy, Mechanicaly formed tripple butted 6061-T6 Alloy, BOOST

    BB Standard: STEPS, Press Fit

    Fork

    Rockshox Recon RL, Solo air, 140mm travel, BOOST

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Rockshox Revelation RC, Solo air, 140mm travel, BOOST

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano STEPS E-motor

    Shimano STEPS E-motor

    Headset

    FSA, 1 1/8

    FSA, 1 1/8

    Stem

    Vitus alloy, 50mm

    Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm, 45mm length

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof alloy, 25mm rise, S/M-780mm, L/XL-800mm

    Nukeproof alloy, 25mm rise, S/M-780mm, L/XL-800mm

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Neutron

    Nukeproof Neutron

    Seatpost

    Brand-X Ascend Stealth Dropper, 31.6mm, S-120mm travel, M/L/XL-150mm travel

    Type: Dropper

    Brand-X Ascend Stealth Dropper, 31.6mm, S-120mm travel, M/L/XL-150mm travel

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, 10 speed gs cage

    Shimano XT, 11 speed gs cage

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano E8000, 34t

    Shimano E8000, 34t

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 1x10

    Shimano SLX, 1x11

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-500, 10 speed 11-42t

    Shimano SLX, 11 speed 11-42t

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    KMC X11E, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano Deore, 203mm, Rear: Shimano Deore, 203mm

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM DB, 200mm, Rear: SRAM DB, 200mm

    Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    RACEFACE, RIM AR 30, 27.5

    DT Swiss, M1900 27.5

    Spokes

    Double butted

    Double butted

    Front Hub

    Novatec, 15x110mm, 32h, 6 bolt

    DT Swiss, M1900 Spline 30, 15x110mm, Black/Silver

    Rear Hub

    Novatec, 12x148mm, 32h, 6 bolt

    DT Swiss, M1900 Spline 30, 12x148mm, Black/Silver

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C/TR

    Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 3C/TR

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