Vitus E-Sentier VR 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,612$
Weight | 20.7 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2
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Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Shimano mid-drive -
Battery Shimano E8014 BATTERY, BT-E8014, FOR STEPS, 418Wh -
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
E-Sentier Alloy Hardtail, Boost, 6061 Alloy
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi, Bomber Z2 29" 120mm RAIL Kabolt 110 44mm Rake
Rear Shock
0, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimnao Deore 11 Speed, RD M5100 SGS 11 Speed Shadow
Shift Levers
Shimnao Deore 11 Speed SL-M5100-IR, 11-SPEED RAPIDFIRE, I-Spec EV
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11 Speed, CS-M5100 Deore 11 Speed 11-51T
Crank
Shimano, CRANK ARM SET, FC-E8000, 165MM SM-CRE80-B, 34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano E7000, CYCLE COMPUTER, SC-E7000, CLAMP BAND DIAMETER 31.8MM
Chain
KMC e11s E11s EPT
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus DHF112 Boost 110x15mm, 6-bolt Disc 32H
Rear Hub
Vitus M5ER, Boost 148x12mm, 6-bolt Disc, Shimano 32H
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner rim width,
Spokes
WTB
Tires
MAXXIS Minion, 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO MT501 RESINPAD(W/O FIN), 203mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Nukeproof Neutron 45mm, 31.8mm bar diameter
Handlebar
Nukeproof Neutron 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter
Grips
VITUS Tapered, single alloy clamp, sticky rubber
Headset
ACROS ZS 44mm/56mm
Seat
Saddle
Vitus 0
Seatpost
Brand X Ascend 31.6mm, Left hand remote lever, S125mm, M+LG+XL150mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Shimano E8014 BATTERY, BT-E8014, FOR STEPS, 418Wh
Battery
Shimano E8014 BATTERY, BT-E8014, FOR STEPS, 418Wh
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 329 mm | 329 mm | 329 mm | 329 mm |
| Front Center | 713 mm | 734 mm | 755 mm | 781 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Reach | 412 mm | 430 mm | 447 mm | 470 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 | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 mm | 1177 mm | 1198 mm | 1224 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
E-Sentier VR is a Vitus E E Sentier model. Vitus released 7 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus E E Sentier e-bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Vitus E-Sentier 2020 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 2796$. On the other hand, Vitus E-Sentier VR 2020, is the most expensive and costs 3283$.
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.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3365$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 3283$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that E-Sentier VR price is 2.5% lower than the average cost of a Trail e-bike.
Trail e-bikes average weight
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 20.7 kg (45.64 lbs), the E-Sentier VR model is considerably lighter than average. In other words, this model is 14.49% lighter than the average Trail e-bike.
E-Sentier VR components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 model. The travel on this model is 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the E-Sentier VR e-bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus E-Sentier VR has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Vitus E-Sentier VR e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 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
Vitus E-Sentier VR includes a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.