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Nucleus 27 VRS Mountain
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£749($1,008)| Weight | 31.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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May 2021 · Alex Evans
Despite some decent parts, the Nucleus has a disappointingly stiff and XC-biased ride
Shimano Deore-based drivetrain works well
Good grip from tyres in most conditions
Geometry compromises all aspects of performance
Fork suffers from stiction
Stiff-feeling ride
Dec 2019 · Alan Muldoon
What can we say about the Vitus Nucleus 27 VR that’s not been said? As winner of this test four years in a row, its accolades say everything.
Ride quality and build kit belie its price tag
Still no clutch mech to help keep the chain on
| Frame | Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6, BSA threaded BB, IS disc brake mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Burnt Red |
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| Fork | SR Suntour XCR32 Boost Air LOR DS 27.5”, Tapered alloy steerer, 120mm travel, post mount disc brake mounts, 110mm x 15mm thru axle Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A, N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52, BSA, N/A |
| Headset | FSA No:57b, 1-1/8" UPPER 1.5" BOTTOM |
| Stem | Vitus 50mm, Alloy, 50mm reach, 3° rise |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 riser, 6061 alloy, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 760mm wide S/M, 780mm wide L/XL 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A |
| Seatpost | Vitus 6061 alloy, 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Vitus lock on, N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120,, Shadow plus, long cage, 10 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | 0, N/A |
| Crank | Shimano Deore M5100, 170mm, 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M4100, Rapidfire plus, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace 11-46t 10 speed, N/A |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed 114l |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M290 or Clarks M2, N/A Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5”, 32h. TCS tubeless tape fitted, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5”, 32h. TCS tubeless tape fitted |
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| Spokes | Vitus, N/A |
| Front Hub | Vitus KT K68F, 32h, 6 bolt, 100mm x 9mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Vitus KT K68R,, 32h, 6 bolt, 135mm x 9mm QR |
| Tires | Front: WTB Vigilante Comp, High grip compound, 27.5” x 2.3”, Rear: WTB Trail Boss Comp, 27.5” x 2.25” |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro TR180-TR160 or Clarks M2, 180mm front, 160mm rear, 6 bolt |
First added September 11
Last updated December 9
Not listed for 1,632 days