Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black

Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black - £649.99

The Vitus Nucleus is the mountain bike you never forget. The one that got you hooked. It’s everything a mountain bike should be - comfortable, reliable and predictable. But above all, it’s fun.

The Nucleus is versatile enough to ride anywhere, but you’ll have the best time riding proper trails. It feels like a mountain bike should, inspiring confidence when riding off-road, over rough ground and when tackling trail obstacles. This is a real mountain bike and a proven performer, but don’t just take our word for it. The Nucleus is a multi award-winner that has been voted Hardtail of the Year four times in a row by MBR Magazine.

Riding your first mountain bike requires full trust in the equipment. As the trail twists and turns, rises and falls, you need to feel in complete control. The tried and tested geometry of the Nucleus has reassuring stability and agility that keeps your body relaxed and your smile wide. To match, the bike arrives equipped with high-quality, durable components. Hydraulic disc brakes are responsive no matter the conditions, the fork uses SR Suntour air-sprung suspension and the no-fuss Box Four drivetrain ensures the gear shifting is fast and light. But this bike won’t be left behind as your confidence grows. With the award-winning aluminium frame at its core, you will be able to fully customise and upgrade the setup to best suit your riding style and keep your mountain biking skills rolling forward.

Your first mountain bike should arm you with everything required to enjoy this sport. To set you on your way to unlocking the excitement of riding trails. The Nucleus is not off-the-shelf, it’s tailored specifically for the needs of a new mountain biker.

Modern and capable frame geometry

  • SR Suntour XCR32 120mm travel fork with air spring
  • Box 1x8 speed drivetrain with narrow wide chainring & clutch rear mech
  • Maxxis Ardent tyres
  • Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brakes
  • Internal cable routing for dropper post compatibility
  • Award Winning Trail Hardtail

    Four time MBR Hardtail of the Year

    Frame Material

    6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy

    Suspension Travel

    120mm Fork

    Wheel Size

    27.5"

    Available Size

    S, M, L, XL

    Colour 

    Black

    Weight:

    Medium: 13.5kg

    £649.99

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    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black
    Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike Black

    Specifications

    FRAMENucleus Aluminium 6061-T6

    BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR Rear Dropouts

    REAR HUB Vitus KT K68R

    32h, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 135mm x 9mm QR

    FORKSSR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS

    120mm Travel, 27.5", 1 1/8" Straight Steerer, Post Mount Brake Mounts, 100mm x 9mm QR, Air Spring

    WHEELSETWTB i30 TCS 2.0 rims on Vitus KT68R/F hubs

    27.5" Wheelset, 100mm x 9mm Front QR Hub, 135 x 9mm Rear QR Hub

    SHOCKN/A

    N/A

    FRONT TYREMaxxis Ardent

    27.5", 2.25" Width

    CHAINSETSamox

    170mm, 32t Narrow Wide Chainring, for 73mm BB

    REAR TYREMaxxis Ardent

    27.5", 2.25" Width

    BOTTOM BRACKETSamox BB

    BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell

    BRAKESClarks M2

    Two Piston Calliper

    FRONT DERAILLEURN/A

    N/A

    BRAKE ROTORSClarks M2

    180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment

    REAR DERAILLEURBox Four 8 Speed

    Wide Rear Derailleur, Limited Slip Clutch

    HANDLEBARSNukeproof Neutron V2 Riser

    6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 760mm Wide S/M, 780mm Wide L/XL

    SHIFTERSBox Four 8 Speed

    Multi Shifter

    STEMVitus 50mm Reach

    Alloy, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 3° Rise

    CASSETTESunrace 8 Speed

    11-42T Range

    HEADSETNeco ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower

    1-1/8" Upper To 1.5" Lower Headtube Reduced To Suit 1-1/8" Straight Steerer

    CHAINBox Four 8 Speed

    110 Link

    GRIPSVitus Lock On

    N/A

    FRONT RIMWTB i30 TCS 2.0

    27.5", 32h, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed

    SADDLEVitus

    Black, Steel Rails

    REAR RIMWTB i30 TCS 2.0

    27.5", 32h, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed

    SEATPOSTVitus 6061 Alloy

    31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long

    FRONT HUBVitus KT K68F

    32h, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 100mm x 9mm QR

    SEATCLAMPVitus

    34.9mm Diameter

    Geometry & Sizing

    Measurement instructions for Vitus Sommet range

    Frame Size S M L XL
    Rec Rider Height (Imperial) 5' 2" - 5' 6" 5' 6" - 5' 10" 5' 10" - 6' 2" 6' 2" - 6' 7"
    Rec Rider Height (Metric) 160 - 170cm 170 - 178cm 178 - 190cm 190 - 201cm
    Rec Inside Leg (Imperial) 26.5" - 30" 30" - 32" 32" - 34" 34" - 37"
    Rec Inside Leg (Metric) 71cm - 76cm 76cm - 81cm 81cm - 86cm 86 - 94cm
    (A)Seattube Length 380mm 432mm 483mm 520mm
    (C) Effective Top Tube Length 600mm 620mm 640mm 665mm
    (M) Reach 420mm 438mm 455mm 477mm
    (B) Stack 592mm 597mm 606mm 615mm
    (K) Chainstay Length 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
    (F) Headtube length 105mm 110mm 120mm 130mm
    (I) Headtube Angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
    (J) Seat Tube Angle 73° 73° 73° 73°
    Bottom Bracket Drop 45mm 45mm 45mm 45mm
    (E)Wheelbase 1128mm 1146mm 1167mm 1196mm
    Seatpost Diameter 31.6mm 31.6mm 31.6mm 31.6mm
    Bottom Bracket 73mm BSA 73mm BSA 73mm BSA 73mm BSA
    Headset  ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40 ZS44/28.6 - ZS56/40
    Front Mech  34.9mm Band 34.9mm Band 34.9mm Band 34.9mm Band
    Rear Axle 135mm QR 135mm QR 135mm QR 135mm QR
    Handlebar Width/Rise 740mm/15mm 740mm/15mm 740mm/15mm 740mm/15mm
    Crank Length 175mm 175mm 175mm 175mm

    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.