Vitus Nucleus 29 VR Mountain 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
869$
Weight | 13.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame aluminium -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour XCR 32 Air
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Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
167cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6, BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR Rear Dropouts
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS, 100mm Travel, 29", 1 1/8" Straight Steerer, Post Mount Brake Mounts, 100mm x 9mm QR, Air Spring
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Box Four 8 Speed, Wide Rear Derailleur, Limited Slip Clutch
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Box Four 8 Speed, Multi Shifter
Cassette
Sunrace 8 Speed, 11-42T Range
Crank
Samox, 170mm, 32t Narrow Wide Chainring, for 73mm BB
Bottom Bracket
Samox BB, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm Shell
Chain
Box Four 8 Speed, 112 Link
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT K68F, 32h, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 100mm x 9mm QR
Rear Hub
Vitus KT K68R, 32h, 6 Bolt Disc Fitment, 135mm x 9mm QR
Rims
WTB i30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32h, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Tires
Maxxis Ardent, 29", 2.25" Width
Brakes
Brakes
Clarks M2, Two Piston Calliper
Disk Rotors
Clarks M2, 180mm Front, 160mm Rear, 6 Bolt Hub Fitment
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus 50mm Reach, Alloy, 31.8mm Handlebar Clamp Diameter, 3° Rise
Handlebar
Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 760mm Wide S/M, 780mm Wide L/XL
Grips
Vitus Lock On, N/A
Headset
Neco 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
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron, N/A
Seatpost
Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6mm Diameter x 400mm Long
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.42 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 719 mm | 740 mm | 766 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 621 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 430.5 mm | 448 mm | 470 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 618 mm | 638 mm | 663 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 mm | 1170 mm | 1196 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 167 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Nucleus 29 VR Mountain is a Vitus Nucleus model. Vitus released 65 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Nucleus 24 Youth Hardtail 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 729$. Vitus Nucleus 29 VRS 2022 on the other hand costs 972$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Vitus released this model in 2022, its price was 789$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 141.44% lower.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Vitus Nucleus 29 VR Mountain it’s weighing 13.8 kg (30.42 lbs). At this weight, is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 11.29% lower than this one.
Nucleus 29 VR Mountain components
Fork
This bike has the Suntour XCR 32 Air fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The Nucleus 29 VR Mountain 2022 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Nucleus 29 VR Mountain has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Vitus Nucleus 29 VR Mountain bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 167 cm – 200 cm (5.48 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.