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2015 Vitus

Nucleus 290

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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Manufacturer Price

£499($669)
Weight31.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
nimblestable
Nucleus 290
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

35 mph

Nucleus 290

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Mechanical formed 6061-T6 aluminium

Tire Clearance2.3"

Fork

Suntour XCM LO-DS 29”, Coil Spring with Pre-Load Adjustment, Hydraulic Speed Lock-Out with Fixed Rebound, 1.1/8” Steel Steerer, 100mm Travel, 9mm QR

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Square taper

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5B, Zero Stack (NO.57B) 1.1/8”

Stem

Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 6 Degree Rise, 60mm Extension

Handlebar

Vitus Riser Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 720mm Wide

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus alloy, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus RD-M280

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus FD-M370, 34.9mm Band

Crank

Suntour XCM 414, 175mm, 44tx32tx22t

Shifters

Shimano Altus SL-M370, Rapid Fire Plus, 9-Speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG300, 11t-32t, 9-Speed

Chain

KMC Z99, 9-Speed

Brakes

Front: Tektro HD-M290, Hydraulic Disc Brake – 160mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M290, Hydraulic Disc Brake – 160mm Rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Jalco XCD, Alloy

Spokes

Stainless

Front Hub

SRAM MTH-306, QR

Rear Hub

SRAM MTH-306, QR

Tires

Continental, Font: Mountain King 29.5" x 2.4", Rear: X-King 29.5" x 2.2

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