Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,605$
Weight | 13.82 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 169cm
MD
166cm - 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
Suspension 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
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5100, Shadow plus, long cage, 11 speed
Front Derailleur
0 0
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M5100 Rapidfire plus, 11 speed
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS7, 11t-51t, 11 speed
Crank
Shimano Deore M5100, 32t, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB52 68/73mm
Chain
KMC X11 11 speed 114links
Wheels
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
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 27.5”, 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted
Spokes
Vitus N/A
Tires
Schwalbe Magic Mary, Snakeskin, TL Easy, E-25, Addix soft, 27.5” x 2.60”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT410, F180P/P2, RESIN PAD(W/O FIN)
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT56, 180mm/180mm 6 Bolt
Cockpit
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
Grips
Vitus lock on 0
Headset
ACROS AZX-212-CO AZX-212-CO, sealed bearings, ZS44/28.6 – ZS56/40
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron 0
Seatpost
Brand-X Ascend dropper Remote lever, 31.6mm, S 100mm drop/M 125mm drop/L,XL 150mm drop
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 713 mm | 734 mm | 755 mm | 781 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 610 mm | 614 mm | 623 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 429 mm | 446 mm | 468 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm | 662 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 mm | 1152 mm | 1173 mm | 1199 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Sentier 27 VR Mountain belongs to the Vitus Sentier model. Vitus launched 75 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Sentier bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sentier 27 Mountain 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1094$. Vitus Sentier 27 VRX Mountain 2021 on the other hand costs 2127$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Trail bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Vitus released this model in 2021, its price was 1458$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 89.44% lower.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 13.82 kg (30.47 lbs), Vitus bike is a bit heavier than average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 6.47% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Sentier 27 VR Mountain comes factory-installed with the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. 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
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain 2021, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Sentier 27 VR Mountain comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
The Vitus model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!