Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS Mountain Bike

Stepping things up a level from the VR model, the Nucleus 27 VRS is a hardtail mountain bike (MTB) that’s primed to help you dominate your local trails. Its strong and nimble aluminium frame is built up with SR Suntour XCR32 Boost Air suspension forks, Clarks hydraulic disc brakes and a Shimano Deore drivetrain that gives you a gear for every riding situation.

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 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.

Features:

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 27.5×2.25″
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 27.5×2.25″
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 34.9mm
Weight: Medium: 13.4kg

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

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