Vitus Sentier + 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 140mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 152cm
MD
167cm - 152cm
LG
177cm - 182cm
XL
188cm - 182cm
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, 140mm 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
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
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
Brake Levers
Shimano M395
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 | 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 | 167 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | 152 cm | 182 cm | 182 cm |
Model Overview
Sentier + is part of the Vitus Sentier model. Vitus launched 75 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
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
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 1033$. In conclusion, this bike price is 167.38% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
Average weight for Trail bikes
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.
Vitus Sentier + it’s weighing 12.9 kg (28.44 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 0.62% lighter than the average Trail bike.
Sentier + components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 140mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The Sentier + 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Sentier + is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 157 cm – 182 cm (5.15 ft – 5.97 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.