Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)

Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021) - £529.99

The Nucleus 26 is based on our award winning Nucleus adult's range, featuring progressive geometry and simple confidence inspiring components. Ideal for a first experience of trail riding.

Built around a lightweight Aluminium frame and an age appropriate wheel size, but featuring many of the performance focused components found on the adults bikes.

Upgraded for 2021 with the excellent BOX Four 8 groupset, featuring a clutch activated rear mech, and a narrow wide 1X chainring. This 1 x 8 speed system paired with the 32T narrow-wide ring and 11-40 wide range cassette is the perfect setup to start ripping the trails. Up front the suspension is taken care of by a Suntour XCR-DS-LO 100mm travel air suspension fork with lock out - adjustable for rider weight.

Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with a 160mm rotor's offer great stopping power and adjustable reach levers.Vitus wheels featuring Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25" tyres, and an all Alumninium finishng kit give the bike a look even parents are envious of.

Box Four 8 1x8 speed drivetrain

  • Samox chainset with narrow-wide ring
  • Cluch rear derailleur
  • Suntour XCR-DS-LO Air forks - 100mm travel
  • Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes
  • Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25" tyres
  • Junior Hardtail

    Based on the award winning adult Nucleus hardtail

    Frame Material

    Aluminium 6061-T6

    Suspension Travel (MTB Only)

    100mm

    Wheel Size

    26"

    Available Size

    One Size

    Colour

    Silver or Red

    Weight:

    0

    £529.99

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    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2021)

    Specifications

    FRAMENucleus Aluminium - 26" Wheel

    BSA threaded BB, IS disc brake mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR

    REAR HUB Vitus KT

    K08R, 28 Hole, 6 bolt, 135mm x 9mm QR, 8/9/10 Speed Freehub

    FORKSSuntour XCR-DS-LO Air forks

    100 mm travel, Post Mount, 100mm x 9mm QR, Lock-Out

    SPOKESVitus

    N/A

    SHOCKN/A

    N/A

    FRONT TYRESchwalbe Nobby Nic

    26” x 2.25”, Performance, Addix

    CHAINSETSamox

    165mm Crank Arm, 32T Narrow Wide Ring, Reduced Q Factor

    REAR TYRESchwalbe nobby Nic

    24” x 2.25” , Performance, Addix

    BOTTOM BRACKETSamox

    BSA 24, 68mm

    BRAKESTektro HD-M275

    Hydraulic Disc, Reach Adjust

    FRONT DERAILLEURN/A

    N/A

    BRAKE ROTORSTektro  TR160

    Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm

    REAR DERAILLEURBox Four 8

    8 Speed Wide w/ Clutch

    HANDLEBARSVitus Aluminium

    6061 Aluminium, 15mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 700mm wide 

    SHIFTERSBox Four 8

    8 Speed Multi Shifter

    STEMVitus Aluminium

    6061 Aluminium, 40mm Length,  +/- 3°

    CASSETTESunrace CSM680

    11-40T, 8 Speed

    HEADSETFSA No:11G

    Semi-Cartridge, 1.5mm Top Cover, Height 8.7mm

    CHAINBox Four 8

    8 Speed

    GRIPSVitus Lock On

    110mm, Closed End

    FRONT RIMWTB ST i25 TCS 2.0

    26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific

    SADDLEVitus kids

    N/A

    REAR RIMWTB ST i25 TCS 2.0

    26", 32 Hole, Disc Specific

    SEATPOSTVitus 6061 alloy,

    27.2mm x 250mm, 20mm Offset

    FRONT HUBVitus KT

    K08F, 28 Hole, 6 Bolt, 100mm x 9mm QR

    SEATCLAMPVitus

    31.8mm 

    Geometry & Sizing

    Measurement instructions for Vitus Sommet range

    Wheel Size 24" 26"
    Rec. Rider Height (Imperial) 4' 1" - 4' 6" 4' 5" - 5' 1"
    Rec. Rider Height (Metric) 127 - 142cm 140 - 158cm
    Rec. Inside Leg (Imperial) 22" - 26" 25" - 28"
    Rec. Inside Leg (Metric) 57 - 66cm 64 - 70cm
    Seat Tube - CT 340mm 356mm
    (A)Seat Tube - CC 160mm 176mm
    (C)Virtual TT 495.96mm 565.1mm
    Front Centre 444mm 461.5mm
    (E)Wheelbase 966.96mm 1071.1mm
    (F)Headtube 90mm 105mm
    Fork Rake 41mm 38mm
    Fork Length 242mm 267mm
    (I)HT Angle 67° 67°
    (J)ST Angle 72.5° 73°
    (K)Chainstay 415mm 430mm
    BB Drop 45mm 40mm
    Crank length 140mm 160mm
    Tyre size 24x2.1" 26x2.25"
    (B)Stack  487.3mm 553.1mm
    (M)Reach 342mm 396mm
    Stem length 60mm 60mm
    Handlebar Width 420mm 440mm

    Help

    • FAQs
    • Where can I buy Vitus Bikes?
    • You can buy Vitus bikes directly through our exclusive retailers Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles
    • Do your bikes come with Warranty?
    • We offer a 5-year warranty on all our frames. On top of that we also offer an extended 2-year warranty on all components excluding wear and tear items such as bearings, brake pads, chains & cassettes etc. Our Warranty policy applies to the original owner and processed by our exclusive retail partners.To see their warranty process check: CRC & Wiggle
    • Where can I buy touch up paint for my bike?
    • We have partnered up with paint specialist G-Paint to offer touch up paints for popular Vitus models. These can be bought direct from G-Paint's website HERE.