Vitus Sentier: suspension setup & specs
The Vitus Sentier is a trail hardtail with 130–140 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 10 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Vitus Sentier →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentier | RockShox Judy Silver tk (130 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 | RockShox Recon Silver RL (140 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VR | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 (140 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VRS | FOX 34 Float Rhythm Series (140 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VRW Womens | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 (140 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 27 VRX | FOX 34 Float Performance Series (140 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 29 | RockShox Recon Silver RL (130 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 29 VR | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 (130 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 29 VRS | FOX 34 Float Rhythm Series (130 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| 29 VRX | FOX 34 Float Performance Series (130 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Vitus Sentier is right where the “trail hardtail” category usually is: 130–140 mm up front against a median of 130 mm from 17 bikes. Within Vitus’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Vitus Nucleus and the Vitus Mythique on travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Judy Silver tk to the FOX 34 Float Performance Series. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Judy 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 FOX, Marzocchi and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- 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 Sentier
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Vitus take priority.
130 mm fork (Sentier, 29, 29 VR, 29 VRS, 29 VRX)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 22 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 26 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 29 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 26 mm |
140 mm fork (27, 27 VR, 27 VRS, 27 VRW Womens, 27 VRX)
| 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
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Maxxis Forekaster 2.4 / Maxxis Minion 2.5; Schwalbe Magic Mary / Schwalbe Hans Dampf; Schwalbe Magic Mary / Schwalbe Nobby Nic.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.
Sources
- Sentier
- Sentier 27
- Sentier 27 VR
- Sentier 27 VRS
- Sentier 27 VRW Womens
- Sentier 27 VRX
- Sentier 29
- Sentier 29 VR
- Sentier 29 VRS
- Sentier 29 VRX