Vitus Sentier 29 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,136$
Weight | 13.05 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, Race Face -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
170cm - 152cm
LG
176cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Triple-Butted 6061-T6 Alloy
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL 29 120mm, Solo Air with Motion Control Damping, Low Speed Compression Adjustment, 15mm Maxle Lite 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 ST i19, TCS, (tubeless ready), 29”
Spokes
Stainless, Double Butted
Tires
WTB, Front: Vigilante Comp, 29” x 2.3” Rear: Trail Boss Comp, 29” 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 1.5, Zero Stack (NO.57E/62) 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 | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 696 mm | 722 mm | 748 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 653.87 mm | 663.14 mm | 672.41 mm |
| Reach | 412.93 mm | 435.09 mm | 457.46 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 609 mm | 626 mm | 641 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134 mm | 1160 mm | 1185 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 170 cm | 176 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Sentier 29 is a Vitus Sentier model. Vitus launched 75 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Sentier bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sentier 29 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1033$. Vitus Sentier VRX 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 1945$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Sentier 29 price was 1033$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sentier 29 price is 167.38% smaller than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
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.
Sentier 29 weighs 13.05 kg (28.77 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 0.54% lower than this one.
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 absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Vitus Sentier 29 2017, has a 29″ aluminum model. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Sentier 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 170 cm – 198 cm (5.58 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.