Vitus Sentier 29 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 29" -
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.
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, 29
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Recon RL, 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
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, 29
Spokes
Double butted
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3 3C/EXO/TR (FR) Minion SS 29x2.3 TR/DD (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 | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 729 mm | 750 mm | 776 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 117 mm | 118 mm | 118 mm |
| Stack | 640 mm | 650 | 659 mm |
| Reach | 426 mm | 444 mm | 466 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 618 mm | 638 mm | 663 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159 mm | 1180 mm | 1206 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 167 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | 182 cm | 182 cm |
About this model
Sentier 29 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 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sentier + 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1033$. On the other hand, Vitus Sentier VRX 2018, is the most expensive and costs 1823$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1033$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Sentier 29 price is 167.38% lower than the average cost of a 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). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
slightly lighter than average, Sentier 29 has a weight of 12.9 kg (28.44 lbs). In other words, this model is 0.62% lighter than the average Trail bike.
Sentier 29 components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. 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
When it comes to wheels, the Sentier 29 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Sentier 29 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 167 cm – 182 cm (5.48 ft – 5.97 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.