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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    30.0 lbs
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Mechanical Disc
    X4
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
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    Summary
    The Vitus Nucleus 2012 is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 2012
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    Gear Range

    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)

    30 mph

    Nucleus 2012

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminium

    Fork

    RockShox XC30, 100mm Lock-Out

    Travel100mm

    Headset

    FSA Integrated

    Stem

    Truvativ Stylo T20

    Handlebar

    Truvativ Stylo T10, 680mm 20mm rise

    Saddle

    X-Lite

    Seatpost

    Vitus Alloy

    TypeRigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X4

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X4

    Crank

    SRAM, 42/32/22 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X4

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-820, 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC, 8-Speed

    Brakes

    Front: Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc, Rear: Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc

    TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Front Hub

    SRAM Disc

    Rear Hub

    SRAM Disc

    Tires

    Schwalbe Smart Sam, 26”x2.25”

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