Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike (2022)

The Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike is engineered with an aluminium frame at its core that is equipped with a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 suspension fork and a Shimano Deore 1x11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging cassette and hydraulic disc brakes.

The Sentier 27 VR features a durable and lightweight aluminium frame with low, long and slack geometry, giving you a superb balance of agility, control and all-day riding comfort. Engineered to offer excellent performance anywhere in the hills, this MTB is armed with 130mm-travel Marzocchi Bomber Z2 suspension forks and a Shimano Deore 1x11-Speed groupset that includes an 11-51 Tooth wide-range cassette and hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready WTB i30 TCS 2.0 rims wrapped in fast-rolling and high-grip Schwalbe Magic Mary and Hans Dampf tyres.

Agile, Fast and Versatile Hardtail Mountain Bike

The Vitus Sentier VR Mountain Bike has quickly established itself as a classic hardtail, having amassed something of a cult following thanks to its confident and playful character. But it’s not just the people’s champion. The Sentier is a multi-award winner that continues to prove itself out there on rough trails and exciting adventures. A hardtail that won’t shy away from technical descents and aggressive riding, it never fails to find that flow and excite. Snappy, obedient and nimble, like a hardtail should be, yet also hungry to go all-in where things get steep and challenging. Where other hardtails get weak at the knees.

Let’s be clear. The Sentier is not just some cheeky upstart or pretender. Far from it. From head to toe, this bike boasts reliable components to keep maintenance low and deliver the finest trail riding experience. The real deal. The longer, slacker geometry gives you the control and stability to cruise the tricky sections, while the shorter stem keeps the handling precise through tight turns.

From the dropper post to the 1x11 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain and the 140mm Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork, this mountain bike is ready for full-on, fun-filled sessions. The double-butted aluminium frame and quality components are ready to go straight from the box, but as you get to know your Sentier, as you become addicted to its personality, so this becomes the perfect chassis to put your own stamp on. To personalise and customise your hardtail setup.

For full-day sessions with mates. For cruising the climbs and loving the descents. For balance and poise with no loss of entertainment. For keeping the fun-factor turned right up. Any time on-board the Sentier is playtime.

Features:

Frame: Sentier Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted, IS disc brake mounts, BSA threaded BB, Boost hub spacing – 148mm x 12mm thru axle
Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5”, 140mm travel, Rail damper, Float air spring, 34mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, Boost hub spacing – 110mm x 15mm bolt through axle
Headset: Acros AZX-212-CO R5, ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower to suit 1-1/8"" upper tapered to 1.5" lower headtube
Handlebar: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, S & M: 760mm Wide, L: 780mm Wide, XL: 800mm Wide
Stem: Vitus 50mm Reach, Alloy, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 3° Rise
Grip(Tape): Vitus Lock-On, N/A
Wheelset: WTB i30 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT hubs, 27.5"" Wheelset, 32H, 6 Bolt, Boost 110mm x 15mm Front & 148mm x 12mm Rear Hub Spacing
Front Rim: WTB i30 TCS 2.0, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Rear Rim: WTB i30 TCS 2.0, 27.5", 32H, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Front Hub: Vitus KT DHF112, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 110mm x 15mm
Rear Hub: Vitus KT H5ER-SH, 32H, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 148mm x 12mm
Front Tyre: Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5", 2.6", SnakeSkin, TL Easy, Apex, Addix Soft
Rear Tyre: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, 27.5", 2.6", SnakeSkin, TL Easy, Apex, Addix SpeedGrip
Spoke: Stainless Steel, Double Butted
Chain: KMC X11, 11 Speed, 114 Links
Crankset: Shimano Deore M5100, 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
F/brake Set: Shimano Deore, Lever: BL-M4100, Caliper: BR-MT410, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper
R/brake Set: Shimano Deore, Lever: BL-M4100, Caliper: BR-MT410, Post Mount, Two Piston Caliper
Rotors: Shimano RT56, 180mm Front & Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus, Long Cage
Right Shifter: Shimano Deore M5100, 11 Speed, Rapidfire Plus
Freewheel: Sunrace CSMS7, 11 Speed, 11-51T Range
Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron, Black, Steel Rails
Seat Post: Brand-X Ascend Dropper, Remote lever, 31.6mm Diameter, S: 100mm drop, M: 125mm drop, L & XL: 150mm drop
Seat Screw: Vitus, 34.9mm Diameter
Weight: Medium: 13.3kg (tubeless setup)

Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride

Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.

About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today. In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes. Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes. “Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine. Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.