Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
802$
Weight | 13.95 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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Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8
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
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS 27.5”, Tapered alloy steerer, 120mm travel, post mount disc brake mounts, 100mm x 9mm QR
Rear Shock
N/A, N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Box Four, 8 Speed Wide w/ Clutch
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
Box Four 8 Speed multi shifter
Cassette
Sunrace 11-40t 8 speed, N/A
Crank
Samox, 170mm, narrow wide chaninring, 32t
Bottom Bracket
BSA, N/A
Chain
Box Four 8 Speed 112 Link
Wheels
Front Hub
Vitus KT K68F 32h, 6 bolt, 100mm x 9mm QR
Rear Hub
Vitus KT K68R,, 32h, 6 bolt, 135mm x 9mm QR
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0, 27.5”, 32h. TCS tubeless tape fitted
Spokes
Vitus N/A
Tires
WTB Vigilante Comp, High grip compound, 27.5” x 2.3”
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275 or Clarks M2, N/A
Disk Rotors
Tektro TR180-TR160 or Clarks M2, 180mm front, 160mm rear, 6 bolt
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus 50mm Alloy, 50mm reach, 3° rise
Handlebar
Nukeproof Neutron V2 riser 6061 alloy, 25mm rise, 9° back sweep, 760mm wide S/M, 780mm wide L/XL 31.8mm
Grips
Vitus lock on N/A
Headset
FSA No:57b 1-1/8" UPPER 1.5" BOTTOM
Seat
Saddle
Nukeproof Neutron N/A
Seatpost
Vitus 6061 alloy, 31.6mm x 400mm, 0mm offset
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 is a Vitus Nucleus model. 65 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Vitus Nucleus bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Vitus Nucleus 24 Youth Hardtail 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 607$. Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS Mountain 2021 on the other hand costs 911$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Trail bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain price was 729$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 278.88% smaller.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes weigh an average of 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.
Nucleus 27 VR Mountain weighs 13.95 kg (30.75 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 7.47% less than Nucleus 27 VR Mountain.
Nucleus 27 VR Mountain components
Fork
Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain 2021 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCR 32 Air fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
Nucleus 27 VR Mountain has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Nucleus 27 VR Mountain model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Sizes
Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.