Nucleus 29 VRS
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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£649($822)Weight | 31.3 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
Groupset | Deore, Suntour |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'8"
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May 2021 · Alex Evans
Despite some decent parts, the Nucleus has a disappointingly stiff and XC-biased ride
Shimano Deore-based drivetrain works well
Good grip from tyres in most conditions
Geometry compromises all aspects of performance
Fork suffers from stiction
Stiff-feeling ride
Dec 2019 · Alan Muldoon
What can we say about the Vitus Nucleus 27 VR that’s not been said? As winner of this test four years in a row, its accolades say everything.
Ride quality and build kit belie its price tag
Still no clutch mech to help keep the chain on
Frame | Nucleus 29" hardtail frame, N/A BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Military Green |
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Fork | SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 100mm, 29" Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | N/A, N/A Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SR SUNTOUR, Theaded 73mm BSA |
Headset | FSA, NO.57B |
Stem | Vitus 50mm, N/A |
Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - S760mm, M760mm, L780mm, XL800mm, 31.8mm bar diameter |
Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, N/A |
Seatpost | VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset Type: Rigid |
Grips | VITUS, Tapered, single composite clamp, sticky rubber |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, RD-M6000, GS 10-SPEED, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN |
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Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
Crank | SR SUNTOUR ZERON, 30T, 170mm, GXP 73mm, 53mm BOOST chain line |
Shifters | SHIMANO DEORE 10 speed, SL-M6000-R, 10-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS |
Cassette | SUNRACE 11-46T, CSMS2 10spd 11-46T ED-BLACK |
Chain | KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust, N/A |
Brakes | Front: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm, Rear: TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint, Rear: WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 29", 30mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Pinned Joint |
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Spokes | 14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES |
Front Hub | VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT |
Rear Hub | VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT |
Tires | Front: WTB Vigilante, 2.3" x 29" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound, Rear: WTB Trailboss, 2.25" x 29" Comp |
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