Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)

Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022) - £629.99

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

    Velocity Blue or Oryx Grey

    Weight:

    12.7kg

    £629.99

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    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)
    Vitus Nucleus 26 Youth Hardtail Bike (2022)

    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”

    CHAINSETSamox

    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

    BRAKESTektro HD-M276 or Clarks M2 Disc Brake

    Hydraulic, Reach Adjust

    FRONT DERAILLEURN/A

    N/A

    BRAKE ROTORSTektro TR160 or Clarks M2

    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

    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

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    All Vitus frames and framesets purchased from an authorised Vitus retailer or distributor are guaranteed for two (2) years. The warranty term begins with the original date of purchase. The original dated sales invoice or other dated proof of purchase is required. The warranty applies to the original purchaser only. For full information on our warranty process, visit: Warranty