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2012 Vitus

Nucleus 2012

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

Weight13.6 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels26″
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetX4
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Nucleus 2012
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Gearing

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)

48 km/h

Nucleus 2012

44 km/h

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Nucleus 0.2 review

Apr 2011 · Steve Worland

The Nucleus is a well equipped hard riding bike that’s good value for money. Be aware that the way it’s equipped means it has quite a short reach

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminium

Fork

RockShox XC30, 100mm Lock-Out

Travel100mm

Headset

FSA Integrated

Stem

Truvativ Stylo T20

Handlebar

Truvativ Stylo T10, 680mm 20mm rise

Saddle

X-Lite

Seatpost

Vitus Alloy

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X4

Front Derailleur

SRAM X4

Crank

SRAM, 42/32/22 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X4

Cassette

SRAM PG-820, 11-32t

Chain

KMC, 8-Speed

Brakes

Front: Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc, Rear: Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc

TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Front Hub

SRAM Disc

Rear Hub

SRAM Disc

Tires

Schwalbe Smart Sam, 26”x2.25”

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