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    Nucleus VRX2018 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($940)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		29.8 lbs
    3.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Mechanical Disc
    		Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
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    Summary
    		The Vitus Nucleus VRX is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Nucleus VRX
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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 VRX

    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 VRX2018 Vitus
    Frame

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

    Fork

    Rockshox Recon RL, Air, 120mm travel

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Suntour, BKA008-C Thread Type

    Headset

    FSA, 1 1/8

    Stem

    Vitus alloy, 50mm

    Handlebar

    Vitus alloy, 740mm

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus alloy, 31.6mm, 400mm

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio, 9 speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M462B, 2x Band on

    Crank

    Suntour, 36x22t, 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 2x9

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-201, 9 speed 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC Z99, 9 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano M395, 180mm, Rear: Shimano M395, 160mm

    Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB, TCS, 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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