Mountain Biking

[rhysduck]

So! I've been looking at the Vitus Sentier 29 2022 via Wiggle, any thoughts?

It's £100 cheaper at CRC and in stock in L and M. £856 which for the spec is decent value. Brakes, forks, groupset can all be upgraded should you want/need to further down the line. As an entry level bike it's good.

Vitus Sentier 29 Mountain Bike | Chain Reaction

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[Invertigo]

I thought CR and Wiggle were the same company?

Was looking at the Nukeproof Scout 290 race also

Where is the Sentier VR for £1125 can I ask please.....

They are, but prices vary sometimes for... reasons?

Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike | Chain Reaction

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As I say it's 27.5 rather than a 29er, only seem to have stock of the XL in 29

 

[iMacMart]

They are, but prices vary sometimes for... reasons?

Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike | Chain Reaction

Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

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As I say it's 27.5 rather than a 29er, only seem to have stock of the XL in 29

Think I might sit tight and wait to see if they come back in stock in the next few months! No real rush from my side, I’ve added my email address to let me know when the 29 is back in stock

 

[fez]

Just get the right size bike, some decent pedals and perhaps wait until you have the bike before working out what length dropper post you can get. Some frames limit the length you can install into the frame which subsequently limits the max rise you want.

Figure out what height you want the normal saddle at, measure how much post there is sticking out when you are happy with that and we should be able to help with which dropper and length to get.

 

[iMacMart]

They are, but prices vary sometimes for... reasons?

Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike | Chain Reaction

Vitus Sentier 27 VR Mountain Bike - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

As I say it's 27.5 rather than a 29er, only seem to have stock of the XL in 29

Looks like a single Medium has appeared on Wiggle/CRC but their size scale states medium is ”up to” 180 cm which is 5’11” so I think that might be a tight fit?

 

[rhysduck]

Looks like a single Medium has appeared on Wiggle/CRC but their size scale states medium is ”up to” 180 cm which is 5’11” so I think that might be a tight fit?

How tall are you and inside leg etc?

Edit: You're 5'11 I think looking at previous posts?
What's your inside leg?

 

[iMacMart]

How tall are you and inside leg etc?

Edit: You're 5'11 I think looking at previous posts?
What's your inside leg?

Hey bud, 80cm

 

[rhysduck]

Hey bud, 80cm

Seems like a Medium Sentier VR would be just fine for you!
I'd change the 50mm stem for a 35mm if you wanted to, would liven up the front end and reduce the reach slightly.

 

[iMacMart]

Go have a look in Brink if you are near chicksands

it will make you want to up your budget

Well I popped into Brink, my work I could sell a lung some of those bikes are gorgeous! I have now seen the Marin San Quentin 3 for £1,800

Its a 27" though!

 

[robj20]

Looks like a single Medium has appeared on Wiggle/CRC but their size scale states medium is ”up to” 180 cm which is 5’11” so I think that might be a tight fit?

I'm 178cm, 79cm inside leg, generally puts me on a large, around 470-480mm reach.
The deciding factor is if your APE index is positive it's better to size up as long as the seat tube length is still suitable, if your APE is negative you should size down.

 

[iMacMart]

I'm 178cm, 79cm inside leg, generally puts me on a large, around 470-480mm reach.
The deciding factor is if your APE index is positive it's better to size up as long as the seat tube length is still suitable, if your APE is negative you should size down.

Goggling “APE” thanks

 

[robj20]

Goggling “APE” thanks

Basically means you have longer arms Vs your height which means you need more reach for your height.

 

[rhysduck]

Well I popped into Brink, my work I could sell a lung some of those bikes are gorgeous! I have now seen the Marin San Quentin 3 for £1,800

Its a 27" though!

What's your thingy against 27.5?

 

[gettothechopper]

Well I popped into Brink, my work I could sell a lung some of those bikes are gorgeous! I have now seen the Marin San Quentin 3 for £1,800

Its a 27" though!

good lad - its a great shop and they have a good scene - they have shop rides and world cup live jobbies and all sorts

27.5 is great - its what I have
29 is for old men who ride 50 miles on a flat bridleway

also they have an XL for £1660 https://brink.uk/marin-san-quentin-3-2021-ex-display

 

[iMacMart]

What's your thingy against 27.5?

With all I read I was getting pulled into the 29” I ride a 29” on my old Bizango, nothing against them to be fair, thought the SQ 3 was a 29 but it wasn’t!

 

[Hodders]

29 is for old men who ride 50 miles on a flat bridleway

Lol, love my 29er.

 

[aVdub]

29 is for old men who ride 50 miles on a flat bridleway

If I took my Trek Slash 8 29er down a flat bridleway, it would probably leave me in disgust.

 

[fez]

If I took my Trek Slash 8 29er down a flat bridleway, it would probably leave me in disgust.

As well it should. 29ers are for real men on real trails with big dreams and bigger hands. 27.5 is for children and men who think wearing pink makes them real men.

 

[gettothechopper]

29 - nice for the family outing green routes I guess


I've only been on the 20" lately so erm I'm in the wrong thread

 

[fez]

29 - nice for the family outing green routes I guess


I've only been on the 20" lately so erm I'm in the wrong thread

Yeah, go hang out with the other 12 year olds