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    Nucleus 27 VRS2019 Vitus
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    MSRP
    ($758)
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    Category
    		Trail
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Acera, Suntour
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS 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 VRS
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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 VRS

    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 VRS2019 Vitus
    Frame

    6061-T6, long, slack & low modern geometry

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    120mm Suntour SF19-XCR32 Air, Boost

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Suntour, Threaded 73mm BSA

    Headset

    FSA, 1 1/8 - 1.5 tapered

    Stem

    Vitus, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 740mm M 760mm L 780mm XL 780mm

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus, 31.6

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, 9 speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, 2 speed

    Crank

    Suntour CW15-XCM, 175mm, 36x22T

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera, 2x9 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG201-9 11-36t, 9 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z9, 9 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M290, 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M290, 160mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i29

    Spokes

    N/A

    Front Hub

    KT, 32H, 110x15mm

    Rear Hub

    KT, 32H, 135x10mm

    Tires

    WTB Vigilante Comp (F) TrailBoss Comp (R), 27.5x2.3” with High Grip Compound (F) 27.5x2.25”(R)

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