Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCR 32 Air
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Groupset microSHIFT, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
167cm - 152cm
LG
177cm - 182cm
XL
188cm - 182cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6, long, slack & low modern geometry
Suspension Fork
100mm Suntour SF14-XCR32 Air
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
MICROSHIFT MD-462B, 9 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano RD- M2000 Altus, 2 speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus, 2x9 speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200-9 11-32t, 9 speed
Crank
Suntour CW15-XCM, 175mm, 36x22T
Bottom Bracket
Suntour, Threaded 73mm BSA
Chain
KMC Z9, 9 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
KT, 32H, 100x9mm
Rear Hub
KT, 32H, 135x10mm
Rims
WTB ST i29
Spokes
N/A
Tires
WTB Vigilante Comp (F) TrailBoss Comp (R), 29x2.3” with High Grip Compound (F) 29x2.25”(R)
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M290, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus, 50mm
Handlebar
Nukeproof Neutron, 31.8mm 25mm rise Widths - S 740mm M 760mm L 780mm XL 780mm
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8 - 1.5 tapered
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus, 31.6
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 | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 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 | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 152 cm | 182 cm | 182 cm |
About this model
Nucleus 29 VR belongs to the Vitus Nucleus model. 65 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Nucleus 24 Kids 2019 has a starting price of 485$. Vitus Nucleus 27 VRX 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 850$.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 607$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 213.84% lower.
Nucleus 29 VR components
Fork
The Nucleus 29 VR comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCR 32 Air fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Nucleus 29 VR model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Vitus Nucleus 29 VR bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 167 cm – 182 cm (5.48 ft – 5.97 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.