Vitus Nucleus 27 VRW 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
735$
Weight | 14.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork SunTour XCR 32 Air
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Groupset Altus, microSHIFT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Nucleus 27.5" hardtail frame, 6061-T6 Alloy construction
Suspension Fork
SUNTOUR XCR32 BOOST AIR 27.5" 120mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO ALTUS, RD-M2000, SGS 9-SPEED, SHADOW DESIGN
Front Derailleur
MICROSHIFT MD-462B, Down-SWING, DUAL-PULL, FOR REAR 9-SPEED, BAND TYPE(34.9MM)
Shift Levers
SHIMANO ALTUS, SL-M2000, 3-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS
Cassette
SHIMANO ALTUS, CS-HG200-9, 9-SPEED, 11-36T
Crank
SUNTOUR XCM, 36Tx22Tx175mm
Bottom Bracket
Square Taper Cartridge Bottom Bracket, 73mm / 113.5mm
Chain
KMC Z9 EPT Anti Rust
Wheels
Front Hub
VITUS MS6F, BOOST 15mm x 110mm, 32H, 6-BOLT
Rear Hub
VITUS K68R, Standard spacing 135mm x10mm, 32H, 6-BOLT
Rims
WTB ST i30, TCS 2.0, 27.5
Spokes
14G STAINLESS DB BLACK, BRASS NIPPLES
Tires
WTB Vigilante F / Trailboss R, 2.3" x 27.5" Comp tire w/High Grip Compound F - 2.25" x 27.5" Comp R
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO HD-M290, WAVE STYLE ROTOR, ROTOR: 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus 50mm
Handlebar
Nukeproof Neutron, 25mm Rise, Width - XS740mm, S740mm, M760mm, 31.8mm bar diameter
Headset
FSA, NO.57B
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron
Seatpost
VITUS, 31.6mm x 400mm, zero offset
About this model
Nucleus 27 VRW belongs to 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 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Nucleus 24 Youth 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 583$. Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 789$.
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.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 668$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 313.47% lower.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Nucleus 27 VRW weighs 14.3 kg (31.53 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 10.17% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Nucleus 27 VRW components
Fork
Vitus Nucleus 27 VRW 2020 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCR 32 Air fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Nucleus 27 VRW are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Nucleus 27 VRW has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Vitus Nucleus 27 VRW 2020 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.