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    Nucleus 262022 Vitus
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    MSRP
    $899
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		28.0 lbs
    4.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		24″ / 26″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Box Four
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    us.vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 26 is a 24″ / 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 26
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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)

    23 mph

    Nucleus 26

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Nucleus 262022 Vitus
    Frame

    Nucleus Aluminium - 26" Wheel, BSA threaded BB, IS disc brake mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR Axle

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Color: Velocity Blue

    Fork

    Suntour XCR-DS-LO Air Forks, 100mm travel, IS Mount, 100mm x 9mm QR Axle, Lock-Out, 1 1/8" Steerer

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A, N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Samox BSA 24mm, BSA Threaded, 68mm Wide, English Thread

    Headset

    Neco No:11G, Semi-Cartridge, 1.5mm Top Cover, Height 9.8mm

    Stem

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 40mm Length, +/- 3°

    Handlebar

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 15mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 700mm Wide

    Saddle

    Vitus, Kids Specific, Steel Rail

    Seatpost

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 250mm, 20mm Offset

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Vitus, 110mm, Closed End

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Box Four 8, 8 Speed w/ Clutch

    Front Derailleur

    N/A, N/A

    Crank

    Samox, 165mm Crank Arm, 32T, Double Chain Guard, Reduced Q Factor

    Shifters

    Box Four 8, 8 Speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSM680, 11-40T, 8 Speed

    Chain

    Box Four 8, 8 Speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M276 or Clarks M2 Disc Brake, Hydraulic, Reach Adjust

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific, Rear: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific

    Front Hub

    Vitus KT, K08F, 32 Hole, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 9mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Vitus KT, K08R, 32 Hole, 6 bolt, 135mm x 9mm QR, 8/9/10 Speed HG Freehub

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Ikon, 26” x 2.2”, Rear: Maxxis Ikon, 26” x 2.2”

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro TR160 or Clarks M2, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm

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