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    MSRP
    ($695)
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    31.5 lbs
    3.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction

    Fork

    SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 27.5" 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm

    Headset

    FSA, NO.57B

    Stem

    Vitus 50mm

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - XS740mm, S740mm, M760mm, 31.8mm bar diameter

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Neutron

    Seatpost

    VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset

    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, 3-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust

    Brakes

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5

    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

    WTB Vigilante F / Trailboss R, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound F - 2.25" x 27.5" Comp R

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