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    Nucleus 26 Youth2020 Vitus
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    MSRP
    ($657)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.6 lbs
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		SPINNER 300
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Altus, SunRace
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 26 Youth
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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)

    21 mph

    Nucleus 26 Youth

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Nucleus 26 Youth2020 Vitus
    Frame

    Vitus Nucleus 26" 6061-T6 Frame, 26" Wheel 6061-T6 frame, IS Disc brake mounts, threaded BB, 10mm QR Dropouts

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Silver

    Fork

    Spinner 300 26 Air RLC, 100mm travel, QR, Lockout, 1 1/8" steerer

    Bottom Bracket

    Sunrace, BSA threaded, Sealed Cartridge, 119mm Axle Length, Square Taper

    Headset

    FSA No 11, Internal press fit cups (44mm OD), 1 1/8"

    Stem

    Vitus MTB, Bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 9 degrees, 40mm Reach

    Handlebar

    Vitus MTB, 22.2mm Diameter Bar grip, 31.8mm clamp area, 700mm Wide

    Saddle

    Vitus MTB, Cromo rails

    Seatpost

    Vitus, 27.2mm x 250mm, 20mm layback

    Grips

    Vitus LO, Lock on, 132mm Length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, M2000-SGS, 9 Speed, Direct Fit, Shadow Design

    Crank

    Sunrace FCM80T, 160mm, 30t narrow wide, 3/32" x 1/2"

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus, M2000, 9 speed, Rapidfire Plus with gear display

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200, 9 speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC Z9 Anti rust, 9 Speed, 106 Links

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro M286, Hydraulic Disc brake, 160mm rotor, 6 bolt, IS Mount, Rear: Tektro M286, Hydraulic Disc brake, 160mm rotor, 6 bolt, Post Mount

    Brake Levers

    Tektro M286, Hydraulic Disc brake

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB Speed Disc i25, 26", 32 Hole, Double wall, Eyeleted, Pinned, Rear: WTB Speed Disc i25, 26", 32 Hole, Double wall, Eyeleted, Pinned

    Spokes

    Steel, F:257/259MM R:258/259MM, Black, 14G

    Front Hub

    KT, K08F, 32 Hole, Loose Ball, 9mm Axle, QR

    Rear Hub

    KT, K08R, 32 Hole, Loose Ball, 10mm Axle, 9 Speed Cassette, QR

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26 x 2.25", TLR, Performance, Addix Black, Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26 x 2.25", TLR, Performance, Addix Black

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