Vitus Sentier 29 VR Mountain 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,671$
Weight | 13.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
167cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Sentier Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, IS disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle. Axle Specifications: 179mm Length, 18mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29”, 130mm travel, Rail damper, Float air spring, 34mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm bolt through axle
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS7, 11 Speed, 11-51T Range
Crank
Shimano Deore M5100, 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
Chain
KMC X11, 11 Speed, 114 Links
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Tires
Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29", 2.4", Evo, Super Trail, TLE, Addix Soft
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore, Lever: BL-M4100, Caliper: BR-MT410, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT56, 180mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus 50mm Reach, Alloy, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 3° Rise
Handlebar
Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 760mm Wide, L: 780mm Wide, XL: 800mm Wide
Grips
Vitus Lock On, N/A
Headset
Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower to suit 1-1/8" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron, Black, Steel Rails
Seatpost
Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 100mm drop, M: 125mm drop, L & XL: 150mm drop
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 729 mm | 750 mm | 776 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| Trail | 117 mm | 118 mm | 118 mm |
| Stack | 641 mm | 650 | 659 mm |
| Reach | 426 mm | 444 mm | 466 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 618 mm | 638 mm | 663 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159 mm | 1180 mm | 1206 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 167 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Sentier 29 VR Mountain belongs to the Vitus Sentier model. Vitus released 75 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Sentier bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Sentier 29 Mountain 2022 has a starting price of 1154$. Vitus Sentier 27 VRX 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2310$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1519$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 81.83% lower.
Trail bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 13.3 kg (29.32 lbs), Vitus bike is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 2.47% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The Sentier 29 VR Mountain comes factory-installed with the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
Sentier 29 VR Mountain has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The wheels on Sentier 29 VR Mountain are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Sentier 29 VR Mountain comes in 3 sizes, that range from 167 cm – 200 cm (5.48 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
The Vitus model is also equipped with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.