Vitus Sentier W+ 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,136$
Weight | 12.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
142cm - 121cm
SM
149cm - 152cm
MD
167cm - 152cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 Alloy, Mechanicaly formed tripple butted 6061-T6 Alloy, BOOST
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Recon RL, Solo air, 130mm travel, BOOST
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore, 10 speed gs cage
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 1x10
Cassette
Shimano HG-500, 10 speed 11-42t
Crank
FSA Gamma Pro Mega Exo, 170mm, 32t
Bottom Bracket
FSA, Mega Exo (BSA), 73mm
Chain
KMC X10EL, 10 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec, 15x110mm, 32h, 6 bolt
Rear Hub
Novatec, 12x148mm, 32h, 6 bolt
Rims
WTB, TCS, 27.5
Spokes
Double butted
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 3C/TR (FR) Rekon 2.6 3C/TR (RR), Maxx Terra compound
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M395, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus alloy, 50mm
Handlebar
Nukeproof alloy, 25mm rise, S/M-780mm, L/XL-800mm
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron
Seatpost
Vitus alloy, 31.6mm, 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.65 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 656 mm | 681 mm | 707 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 590 mm | 595 mm | 599 mm |
| Reach | 357 mm | 380 mm | 404 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 539 mm | 564 mm | 589 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 380 mm | 432 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071 mm | 1096 mm | 1122 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 142 cm | 149 cm | 167 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 121 cm | 152 cm | 152 cm |
Model Overview
Sentier W+ is a Vitus Sentier model. 75 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Sentier bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Sentier + 2018 has a starting price of 1033$. Vitus Sentier VRX 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1823$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 1033$. In conclusion, this bike price is 167.38% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 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 12.9 kg (28.44 lbs), Vitus bike is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 0.62% lighter than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The Sentier W+ comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Vitus Sentier W+ 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Sentier W+ is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 142 cm – 152 cm (4.66 ft – 4.99 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.