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    Nucleus 29 VR2019 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($659)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Altus
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
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    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 29 VR is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    Terrain
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    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 29 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)

    28 mph

    Nucleus 29 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 29 VR2019 Vitus
    Frame

    6061-T6, long, slack & low modern geometry

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    100mm Suntour SF14-XCR32 Air

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    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

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    MICROSHIFT MD-462B, 9 speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano RD- M2000 Altus, 2 speed

    Crank

    Suntour CW15-XCM, 175mm, 36x22T

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus, 2x9 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG200-9 11-32t, 9 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z9, 9 speed

    Brakes

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

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i29

    Spokes

    N/A

    Front Hub

    KT, 32H, 100x9mm

    Rear Hub

    KT, 32H, 135x10mm

    Tires

    WTB Vigilante Comp (F) TrailBoss Comp (R), 29x2.3” with High Grip Compound (F) 29x2.25”(R)

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