Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS Mountain Bike Hard Tail Mountain Bikes

The Vitus Nucleus is the mountain bike you never forget. The one that got you hooked. It’s everything a mountain bike should be - comfortable, reliable and predictable. But above all, it’s fun. The Nucleus is versatile enough to ride anywhere, but you’ll have the best time riding proper trails. It feels just like a mountain bike should, a bike that inspires confidence when riding off-road, over rough ground and when tackling trail obstacles. This is a real mountain bike and a proven performer, but don’t just take our word for it, the Nucleus is a multi award-winner that has been voted £500 Hardtail of the Year four times in a row by MBR Magazine. Riding your first mountain bike requires full trust in the equipment. As the trail twists and turns, rises and falls, you need to feel in complete control. The tried and tested geometry of the Nucleus has reassuring stability and agility that keeps your body relaxed and your smile wide. To match, the bike arrives equipped with high-quality, durable components. The components include Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brakes that are responsive no matter the conditions, a terrain-smoothing SR Suntour XCR32 Boost air-sprung suspension fork and the wide-range Shimano Deore drivetrain to ensure the gear shifting is fast and light. But this bike won’t be left behind as your confidence grows. With the award-winning aluminium frame at its core, you will be able to fully customise and upgrade the setup to best suit your riding style and keep your mountain biking skills rolling forward. Your first mountain bike should arm you with everything required to enjoy this sport. To set you on your way to unlocking the excitement of riding trails. The Nucleus is not off-the-shelf, it’s tailored specifically for the needs of a new mountain biker. Full Specifications: Frame: Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6 BSA threaded BB, IS disc brake mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR Fork: SR Suntour XCR32 Boost Air LOR DS 120mm Travel, 27.5", 1.5" - 1 1/8" Tapered Steerer, Post Mount Brake Mounts, 110mm x 15mm Thru-Axle, Air Spring Headset: Neco ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower Handlebar: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9° Back Sweep, 760mm Wide S/M, 780mm Wide L/XL 31.8mm Stem: Vitus 50mm Alloy, 50mm reach, 3° rise Grips: Vitus Lock On Front Rim: WTB ST I30 TCS 2.0, 27.5", 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted Rear Rim: WTB ST I30 TCS 2.0, 27.5", 32h TCS tubeless tape fitted Front Hub: Vitus KT MS6F, 32h, 6-bolt Disc Fitment, 110x15mm Thru-Axle Rear Hub: Vitus KT K68R, 32h, 6 Bolt, 135x 9mm QR Front Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Rear Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Spokes: Stainless Steel Chain: KMC X10, 10-Speed Crankset: Race Face Ride or Shimano Deore M5100, 170mm, 32T Narrow Wide chainring Bottom Bracket: Nukeproof or Shimano Hollowtech, BSA threaded BB, 73mm shell Front Brake: Clarks M2, hydraulic disc brake, two-piston caliper Rear Brake: Clarks M2, hydraulic disc brake, two-piston caliper Rotors: Clarks M2 180mm front, 160mm rear, 6 bolt Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5120 10-Speed, Shadow Plus, clutch Rear Shifter: Shimano Deore M4100 10 Speed, Optical Gear Display Cassette: Sunrace 10 Speed, 11-46T Range Saddle: Vitus, Black, Steel Rails Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm Seat Screw: Vitus Bolt Weight: Medium: 13.4kg Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab. Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.