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MSRP | ($657) | ($670) | ($695) | ($695) | ($695) | ($695) | ($822) | ($822) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Trail | Crosscountry | Trail | Trail | Crosscountry | Trail |
Weight | 27.6 lbs | 31.5 lbs | 32.1 lbs | 31.2 lbs | 31.6 lbs | 31.3 lbs | 30.8 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | SPINNER 300 | SPINNER 300 | Suntour XCR Air | Suntour XCR Air | Suntour XCR Air | Suntour XCR Air | Suntour XCR Air | Suntour XCR Air |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 26″ | 26″ / 24″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Altus, SunRace | Box Four | Altus, microSHIFT | Altus, microSHIFT | Altus, microSHIFT | Altus, microSHIFT | Deore, Suntour | Deore, Suntour |
Drivetrain | 1 × 9 | 1 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | 1 × 10 | 1 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm | 100mm | 120mm | 120mm | 100mm | 120mm |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
21 mph
Nucleus 26 Youth
21 mph
Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail
27 mph
Nucleus 27 VRW
28 mph
Nucleus 29 VR
27 mph
Nucleus 27 VRW Womens
27 mph
Nucleus 27 VR
25 mph
Nucleus 29 VRS
24 mph
Nucleus 27 VRS
(descending)
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 | Nucleus Aluminium - 26" Wheel, BSA threaded BB, IS disc brake mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver | Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver | Nucleus 29" hardtail frame, N/A BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver | Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver | Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver | Nucleus 29" hardtail frame, N/A BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver | Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver |
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Fork | Spinner 300 26 Air RLC, 100mm travel, QR, Lockout, 1 1/8" steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Spinner 300 26" Air RLC, 100 mm travel, Post Mount, 100mm x 9mm QR, Lock-Out Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 27.5" 120mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 100mm, 29" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 120mm, 27.5" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 120mm, 27.5" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 100mm, 29" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 120mm, 27.5" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Spring Type: Air | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air | Spring Type: Air | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Sunrace, BSA threaded, Sealed Cartridge, 119mm Axle Length, Square Taper | Samox, BSA 24, 68mm | Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm | Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm | Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm | Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm | SR SUNTOUR, Theaded 73mm BSA | SR SUNTOUR, Threaded 73mm BSA |
Headset | FSA No 11, Internal press fit cups (44mm OD), 1 1/8" | FSA No:11G, Semi-Cartridge, 1.5mm Top Cover, Height 8.7mm | FSA, NO.57B | FSA, NO.57B | FSA, NO.57B | FSA, NO.57B | FSA, NO.57B | FSA, NO.57B |
Stem | Vitus MTB, Bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 9 degrees, 40mm Reach | Vitus Aluminium, 6061 Aluminium, 40mm Length, +/- 3° | Vitus 50mm | Vitus 50mm, N/A | Vitus 50mm, N/a | Vitus 50mm, N/a | Vitus 50mm, N/A | Vitus 50mm, N/A |
Handlebar | Vitus MTB, 22.2mm Diameter Bar grip, 31.8mm clamp area, 700mm Wide | Vitus Aluminium, 6061 Aluminium, 15mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 700mm wide | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - XS740mm, S740mm, M760mm, 31.8mm bar diameter | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter |
Saddle | Vitus MTB, Cromo rails | Vitus kids, N/A | Nukeproof Neutron | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A |
Seatpost | Vitus, 27.2mm x 250mm, 20mm layback | Vitus 6061 alloy, 27.2mm x 250mm, 20mm Offset | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset |
Grips | Vitus LO, Lock on, 132mm Length | Vitus Lock On, 110mm, Closed End | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus, M2000-SGS, 9 Speed, Direct Fit, Shadow Design | Box Four 8, 8 Speed Wide w/ Clutch | SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN | SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN | SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN | SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN | SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, RD-M6000, GS 10-SPEED, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN | SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, RD-M6000, GS 10-SPEED, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN |
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Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A | MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM) | MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM) | MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM) | MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM) | N/A, N/A | N/A, N/A | |
Crank | Sunrace FCM80T, 160mm, 30t narrow wide, 3/32" x 1/2" | Samox, 165mm Crank Arm, 32T Narrow Wide Ring, Reduced Q Factor | SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm | SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm | SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm | SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm | SR SUNTOUR ZERON, 30T, 170mm, GXP 73mm, 53mm BOOST chain line | SR SUNTOUR ZERON, 32T, 170mm, GXP 73mm, 53mm BOOST chain line |
Shifters | Shimano Altus, M2000, 9 speed, Rapidfire Plus with gear display | Box Four 8, 8 Speed Multi Shifter | SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 3-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS | SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 9-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS | SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 9-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS | SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 9-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS | SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, SL-M6000-R, 10-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS | SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, SL-M6000-R, 10-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS |
Cassette | Shimano HG200, 9 speed, 11-36t | Sunrace CSM680, 11-40T, 8 Speed | SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T | SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T | SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T | SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T | SUNRACE 11-46T, CSMS2 10spd 11-46T ED-BLACK | SUNRACE 11-46T, CSMS2 10spd 11-46T ED-BLACK |
Chain | KMC Z9 Anti rust, 9 Speed, 106 Links | Box Four 8, 8 Speed | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A |
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 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro HD-M275, Hydraulic Disc, Reach Adjust Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Tektro M286, Hydraulic Disc brake |
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 | Front: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific, Rear: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific | WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5 | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint |
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Spokes | Steel, F:257/259MM R:258/259MM, Black, 14G | Vitus, N/A | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES |
Front Hub | KT, K08F, 32 Hole, Loose Ball, 9mm Axle, QR | Vitus KT, K08F, 28 Hole, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 9mm QR | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT |
Rear Hub | KT, K08R, 32 Hole, Loose Ball, 10mm Axle, 9 Speed Cassette, QR | Vitus KT, K08R, 28 Hole, 6 bolt, 135mm x 9mm QR, 8/9/10 Speed Freehub | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT |
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 | Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 26” x 2.25”, Performance, Addix, Rear: Schwalbe nobby Nic, 24” x 2.25”, Performance, Addix | WTB Vigilante F / Trailboss R, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound F - 2.25" x 27.5" Comp R | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 29" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 29" Comp | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 27.5" Comp | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 27.5" Comp | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 29" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 29" Comp | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 27.5" Comp |
Disc Rotors | Tektro TR160, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |