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
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 | 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. There are 75 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Sentier bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Sentier + 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1033$. Vitus Sentier VRX 2018 on the other hand costs 1823$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1033$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 167.38% smaller.
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). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Sentier W+ weighs 12.9 kg (28.44 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 0.62% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The Sentier W+ 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Sentier W+ comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike is available in 3 sizes. They vary from 142 cm – 152 cm (4.66 ft – 4.99 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.