Vitus Sentier 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,136$
Weight | 12.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
-
Groupset Deore, Race Face -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 172cm
MD
169cm - 152cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Triple-Butted 6061-T6 Alloy
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL 27.5” 120mm, Solo Air with Motion Control Damping, Low Speed Compression Adjustment, 15mm Maxle Thru Axle
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-M615, Shadow Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M618, 34.9mm Band
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SL-M610, Rapid Fire Plus, 10-Speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50, 11t-36t, 10-Speed
Crank
RaceFace Ride, 175mm, 36tx24t
Bottom Bracket
RaceFace Ride
Chain
KMC X10, 10-Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec D811, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 15mm
Rear Hub
Novatec D882, 6 Bolt, 142mm x 12mm
Rims
WTB STP i23, TCS, (tubeless ready), 27.5”
Spokes
Stainless Double Butted
Tires
WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp, High Grip Compound, 27.5” x 2.3” Rear: Trail Boss Comp, 27.5” x 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M355, Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 3 Degree Rise, 50mm Extension
Handlebar
Vitus Riser Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 15mm Rise, 740mm Wide
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5E, Zero Stack (NO.57E/62 (I/E)) 1.1/8” - 1.5”
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus alloy, 6061-T6, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 680 mm | 705 mm | 731 mm | 758 mm |
| Rake | 37 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Trail | 114 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm |
| Stack | 602.746 mm | 607.33 mm | 616.55 mm | 625.76 mm |
| Reach | 391.81 mm | 415.41 mm | 437.58 mm | 459.77 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 602 mm | 627 mm | 652 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1098 mm | 1123 mm | 1149 mm | 1175 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 169 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 152 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Sentier completes the Vitus Sentier model. 75 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Sentier bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sentier 29 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1033$. On the other hand, Vitus Sentier VRX 2017, is the most expensive and costs 1945$.
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 bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 1033$. In conclusion, this bike price is 167.38% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
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). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Sentier weighs 12.7 kg (28 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 2.2% lighter than the average Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 120mm. 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.
Wheels size
The Sentier 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Sentier has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Sentier comes in 4 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 199 cm (5.15 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.