Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
869$
Weight | 13.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork Suntour XCR 32 Air
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Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 169cm
MD
166cm - 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, 120mm Travel, 27.5", 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, 110 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, 27.5", 32h, Presta Valve, Tubeless Ready Rim Tape Installed
Tires
Maxxis Ardent, 27.5", 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 | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 707 mm | 725 mm | 746 mm | 775 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 107 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm | 106 mm |
| Stack | 589 mm | 594 mm | 603 mm | 612 mm |
| Reach | 417 mm | 435 mm | 452 mm | 474 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm | 662 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125 mm | 1143 mm | 1164 mm | 1193 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 179 cm | 189 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Nucleus 27 VR Mountain completes the Vitus Nucleus model. Vitus released 65 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Nucleus bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Nucleus 24 Youth Hardtail 2022 has a starting price of 729$. Vitus Nucleus 29 VRS 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 972$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 789$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 250.06% smaller.
Trail bikes average weight
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 13.5 kg (29.76 lbs), Vitus bike is slightly heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 4.01% less than Nucleus 27 VR Mountain.
Overview of components
Fork
The Nucleus 27 VR Mountain comes factory-installed with the Suntour XCR 32 Air fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The Nucleus 27 VR Mountain 2022 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Nucleus 27 VR Mountain has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Nucleus 27 VR Mountain comes in 4 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.