The protégé. The new kid on the block. Influenced greatly by all the good stuff we learned when creating the award-winning adult Nucleus, this youth platform brings all the same trail riding performance and hardtail fun to the next generation.

At its core, the lightweight aluminium frame utilises the familiar Vitus progressive geometry that promotes stability, control and confidence - everything you want in a bike for a smaller rider.

Helping your youngster cruise the trails and smooth out the bumps is a quality Suntour XCR air suspension fork that’s adjustable to suit their weight and can be quickly locked out for riding on harder surfaces. Hydraulic disc brakes with adjustable levers ensure that powerful stopping performance can be achieved by small hands and the 2.2” Maxxis tyres deliver heaps of traction, so there will be no stopping them whatever the weather. A single front chainring keeps the maintenance low and the smooth Box Four gears include a clutch derailleur that stops the chain from bouncing or coming off. For them that means a smoother, quieter ride and for you that means no more greasy fingers at the trailside.

Staying true to the Nucleus vibe and personality, this Kids platform delivers everything that a young rider needs to experience the buzz, the thrill and the fun of riding a mountain bike. Ride with them, shred the trails with them and watch them grow in confidence, empowered by the capability that comes as standard with the Nucleus heritage.

Progressive geometry ideal for a first experience of trail riding
Lightweight 6061 T-6 aluminium frame
SR Suntour air sprung suspension fork with lock-out
Box 1x8 speed drivetrain
Powerful hydraulic disc brakes
Quality Maxxis Ikon Tyres

Junior Hardtail

Based on the award winning adult Nucleus hardtail

Frame Material

6061-T6 Aluminium

Suspension Travel (MTB Only)

100mm Fork

Wheel Size

26"

Available Size

One Size

Colour

Bright Blue or Copper

Weight:

12.7kg

Specifications

FRAMENucleus Aluminium - 26" Wheel BSA threaded BB, IS disc brake mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR Axle	REAR HUB Vitus KT K08R, 32 Hole, 6 bolt, 135mm x 9mm QR, 8/9/10 Speed HG Freehub
FORKSSuntour XCR-DS-LO Air Forks 100mm travel, IS Mount, 100mm x 9mm QR Axle, Lock-Out, 1 1/8" Steerer	WHEELSETWTB ST i25 Rims on Vitus Hubs 26", 6-Bolt Disc Brake, HG Freehub, 100mm x 9mm QR Front, 135mm x 9mm QR Rear
SHOCKN/A N/A	FRONT TYREMaxxis Ikon 26” x 2.2”
CHAINSETProwheel 165mm Crank Arm, 32T, Double Chain Guard, Reduced Q Factor	REAR TYREMaxxis Ikon 26” x 2.2”
BOTTOM BRACKETSamox BSA 24mm BSA Threaded, 68mm Wide, English Thread	BRAKESClarks Clout Disc Brake Hydraulic, Reach Adjust
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A	BRAKE ROTORSClarks Clout Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
REAR DERAILLEURBox Four 8 8 Speed w/ Clutch	HANDLEBARSVitus 6061 Aluminium 15mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 700mm Wide
SHIFTERSBox Four 8 8 Speed	STEMVitus 6061 Aluminium 40mm Length, +/- 3°
CASSETTESunrace CSM680 11-40T, 8 Speed	HEADSETNeco No:11G Semi-Cartridge, 1.5mm Top Cover, Height 9.8mm
CHAINBox Four 8 8 Speed	GRIPSVitus 110mm, Closed End
FRONT RIMWTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific	SADDLEVitus Kids Specific, Steel Rail
REAR RIMWTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific	SEATPOSTVitus 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 250mm, 20mm Offset
FRONT HUBVitus KT K08F, 32 Hole, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 9mm QR	SEATCLAMPAluminium 31.8mm Stainless Steel Bolt