Vitus E-Sentier: suspension setup & specs
The Vitus E-Sentier is an e-hardtail with 140 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Bafang M510. This page lists the 1 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Vitus E-Sentier →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Sentier | RockShox 35 Silver TK (140 mm) | Bafang M510 630 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Vitus E-Sentier runs 140 mm – 20 mm more than the 120 mm median we calculated from 27 bikes in the “e-hardtail” category. Of Vitus’s e-mountain bikes, the Vitus E-Sentier offers the least travel up front. The frame is made of aluminium.
Every build uses a RockShox fork. It is powered by Bafang M510 with a 630 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox 35 Silver TK): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Vitus E-Sentier
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Vitus gives its own target SAG, use that.
140 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.30″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: WTB Vigilante TCS / WTB Vigilante TCS.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.58 bar (23 psi) | 1.78 bar (26 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.70 bar (25 psi) | 1.90 bar (28 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.82 bar (26 psi) | 2.02 bar (29 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.94 bar (28 psi) | 2.14 bar (31 psi) |
| 100 kg | 2.06 bar (30 psi) | 2.26 bar (33 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.18 bar (32 psi) | 2.38 bar (35 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.30 bar (33 psi) | 2.50 bar (36 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.