MSRP | ($695) | $599 | ($855) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Weight | 31.6 lbs | 30.2 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCR Air (air) | Suntour XCM (coil) | Suntour RAIDON (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Altus, microSHIFT | Altus, Shimano | NX |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 8 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm | - |
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Summary | The Vitus Nucleus 27 VR, Marin Bobcat Trail 3, and Voodoo Bizango 29er Mens Mountain Bike are all aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Bizango 29er Mens Mountain Bike has 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a better fork. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction Color: Concrete | Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5" or 29” Wheels, Low Standover, 68mm BB shell, 135mm Forged Dropouts, IS Chainstay Disc Mount, Internal Housing & Dropper Post Routing Color: Concrete | Color: Concrete |
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Fork | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 120mm, 27.5" Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCM HLO, 120mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, 46mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil | Suntour Raidon 32 LOR-DS, 1 1/8" steerer Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil |
Shock | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air | Spring Type: Air | Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper | SRAM Powerspline, 73x118mm |
Headset | FSA, NO.57B | FSA No.10-P | 1-1/8" semi-integrated, 44mm upper and lower |
Stem | Vitus 50mm, N/a | Marin Alloy, 31.8 Bar Bore, 45mm | |
Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter | Marin 31.8 Riser, 12mm Rise, 780mm Width | Voodoo Alloy, 31.8mm clamp |
Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A | Marin MTB | |
Seatpost | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset | Marin Alloy, 30.9 | Voodoo Alloy 31.6mm, 35mm Q/R seat clamp |
Pedals | Nylon Platform | Flat Wellgo Alloy, 9/16" | |
Grips | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber | Marin MTB, Closed End | Black, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN | Shimano Altus, 8-Speed | SRAM NX, long cage, 11 speed |
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Front Derailleur | MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM) | Altus Double | |
Crank | SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm | Alloy Crank, Steel Chainrings, 36/22T | SRAM NX 32t, (S - 165mm, M/L/XL - 170mm) |
Shifters | SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 9-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS | Shimano SL-M315 2x8-Speed | |
Cassette | SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T | SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T | SRAM NX, 11 speed, 11-42t |
Chain | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A | KMC Z51 | SRAM, 11 speed, PC-1110 |
Brakes | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor | Front: Shimano M315, 180mm rotor |
Brake Levers | Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc |
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 | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific | 29" Alloy, black, 32H |
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Spokes | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES | 14g Black Stainless Steel | |
Front Hub | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Alloy, 100mm, 15mm bolt-through axle |
Rear Hub | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT | Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H | Alloy, boost 141 QR, 8/9/10 speed freehub |
Tires | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 27.5" Comp | MTB, 27.5/29x2.25" | Maxxis Ardent, 60TPI, folding bead |