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    Nucleus2026 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,277)
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		29.8 lbs
    4.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour RAIDON
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 10
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus
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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)

    24 mph

    Nucleus

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Nucleus2026 Vitus
    Frame

    Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6, UDH, thru-axle, external cable routing, dropper post routing

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Color: Blue

    Fork

    Suntour Raidon 32, Boost, 120mm, air sprung, short fender

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A, N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Prowheel, FD04s

    Headset

    Neco ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower, 1-1/8" Upper To 1.5" Lower Headtube Reduced To Suit 1-1/8" Straight Steerer

    Stem

    Vitus, Alloy, 31.8mm, 3 deg rise, 45mm

    Handlebar

    Vitus, Alloy, 31.8mm, 20mm rise, 6 deg, S: 760mm, M-XL:780mm

    Saddle

    Vitus, Steel Rails

    Seatpost

    Vitus Alloy, Alloy, 31.6mm, 350mm, 15mm offset

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Velo Lock On, Black 132mm grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Cues 10 Speed, RD-U600, 10-speed, shadow plus

    Front Derailleur

    N/A, N/A

    Crank

    Prowheel, FD04S, 32t narrow-wide, 170mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Cues 10 Speed, SL-U600-10R, 10-speed, rapid fire

    Cassette

    Shimano Cues 10 Speed, 11-46t

    Chain

    Shimano Cues, 10 Speed

    Brakes

    Tektro, HDM-280 hydraulic disc, F: 180mm rotor, R: 160mm

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Vitus, 30mm internal diameter, 32h, Rear: Vitus, 30mm internal diameter, 32h

    Front Hub

    Joytech D041-B15, Disk, 6 bolt, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Joytech D041-B15, Disc, 6 bolt, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Forekaster, 2.4" wire bead 60tpi, Rear: Maxxis Forekaster, 2.4" wire bead 60tpi

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, F: 180mm rotor, R: 160mm

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