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    Nucleus 27 VR2020 Vitus
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    MSRP
    ($695)
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		31.6 lbs
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Altus, microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 27 VR is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 27 VR
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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)

    27 mph

    Nucleus 27 VR

    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 27 VR2020 Vitus
    Frame

    Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction

    Color: Concrete

    Fork

    SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 120mm, 27.5"

    Shock

    N/A, N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm

    Headset

    FSA, NO.57B

    Stem

    Vitus 50mm, N/a

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Neutron, N/A

    Seatpost

    VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset

    Grips

    VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN

    Front Derailleur

    MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM)

    Crank

    SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm

    Shifters

    SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 9-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS

    Cassette

    SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T

    Chain

    KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A

    Brakes

    Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    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

    Spokes

    14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES

    Front Hub

    VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT

    Rear Hub

    VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT

    Tires

    Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 27.5" Comp

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