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    Nucleus 2902015 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($671)
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		31.1 lbs
    3.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
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    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus 290 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus 290
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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 290

    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 2902015 Vitus
    Frame

    Mechanical formed 6061-T6 aluminium

    Tire Clearance: 2.3"

    Fork

    Suntour XCM LO-DS 29”, Coil Spring with Pre-Load Adjustment, Hydraulic Speed Lock-Out with Fixed Rebound, 1.1/8” Steel Steerer, 100mm Travel, 9mm QR

    Spring Type: Coil

    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 Riser 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-M280

    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

    Jalco XCD, Alloy

    Spokes

    Stainless

    Front Hub

    SRAM MTH-306, QR

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH-306, QR

    Tires

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

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