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    Nucleus V2018 Vitus
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    MSRP
    ($505)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    2.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    Brakes
    		Rim
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Altus, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus V is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and rim brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus V
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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 V

    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 V2018 Vitus
    Frame

    6061-T6 Alloy, Mechanicaly formed 6061-T6 Alloy, 135mm QR

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCT, 100mm travel

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Suntour, BSA Square taper 118mm

    Headset

    FSA, 1 1/8

    Stem

    Vitus alloy, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Vitus alloy, 740mm

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus alloy, 31.6mm, 400mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 9 speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M462B, 2x Band on

    Crank

    Suntour, 36x22t, 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus, 2x9

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-200, 9 speed 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC Z99, 9 speed

    Brakes

    Front: TEKTRO V, Alloy V brake, Rear: TEKTRO V, Alloy V brake

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alloy, AM4, 27.5

    Spokes

    Double butted

    Front Hub

    KT, 100mm QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    KT, 135mm QR, 32h

    Tires

    WTB Vigilante 2.3 (FR) WTB Trail Boss 2.25 (RR), 27.5"

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