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    Nucleus 292016 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($712)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		30.6 lbs
    3.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
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    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 29
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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)

    35 mph

    Nucleus 29

    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 292016 Vitus
    Frame

    Mechanical formed 6061-T6 aluminium

    Tire Clearance: 2.3"

    Fork

    Suntour XCR LO-R 29”, Air Spring with Rebound Adjustment, Hydraulic Speed Lock-Out, 1.1/8” Steel Steerer, 100mm Travel, 9mm QR

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Square taper

    Headset

    FSA Orbit 1.5B, Zero Stack (NO.57B) 1.1/8”

    Stem

    Vitus, 3D Forged 6061-T6 Aluminium, +/- 6 Degree Rise, 60mm Extension

    Handlebar

    Vitus Flat Bar, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, 720mm Wide

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus alloy, 15mm Offset, 31.6mm x 400mm

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus RD-M370

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus FD-M370, 34.9mm Band

    Crank

    Suntour XCM 414, 175mm, 44tx32tx22t

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus SL-M370, Rapid Fire Plus, 9-Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG300, 11t-32t, 9-Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z99, 9-Speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M290, Hydraulic Disc Brake – 160mm Rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M290, Hydraulic Disc Brake – 160mm Rotor

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i19, TCS, (tubeless ready), 29”

    Spokes

    Stainless

    Front Hub

    Joytech D341, 110mm x QR

    Rear Hub

    Joytech D342, 135mm x QR

    Tires

    Continental, Font: Mountain King 29.5" x 2.4", Rear: X-King 29.5" x 2.2

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