Vitus Nucleus 29 VR Hardtail Mountain Bike 2022

Its larger 29" wheels help you to stay in control and to hold your speed over rough terrain.

It also boasts SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS air suspension, Box 8-Speed gears with easy climbing gears and Clarks hydraulic disc brakes.

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 Air LOR DS air-sprung suspension fork and the no-fuss Box Four drivetrain that ensures 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.

Frame: Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6 BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR.

Fork: SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS 100mm Travel, 29", 1 1/8" Straight Steerer, Post Mount Brake Mounts, 100mm x 9mm QR, Air Spring.

Headset: Neco ZS44/28.6 upper & ZS56/28.6 lower.

Handlebar: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9 degrees Back Sweep, 760mm Wide S/M, 780mm Wide L/XL 31.8mm.

Stem: Vitus 50mm Alloy, 50mm Reach, 3 degrees Rise.

Grips: Vitus Lock On.

Front Rim: WTB ST I30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32h TCS Tubeless Tape Fitted.

Rear Rim: WTB ST I30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32h TCS Tubeless Tape Fitted.

Front Hub: Vitus KT K68F 32h, 6 Bolt, 100x 9mm QR.

Rear Hub: Vitus KT K68F, 32h, 6 Bolt, 135x 9mm QR.

Front Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25".

Rear Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25".

Spokes: Stainless Steel.

Chain: Box Four 8-Speed, 112 links.

Crankset: Samox 170mm, 32T Narrow Wide chainring.

Bottom Bracket: Samox, BSA Threaded BB, 73mm shell.

Front Brake: Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brake.

Rear Brake: Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brake.

Rotors: Clarks M2 180mm front, 160mm rear, 6-bolt.

Rear Derailleur: Box Four 8-Speed Wide, limited slip clutch.

Rear Shifter: Box Four 8-Speed Multi Shifter.

Cassette: Sunrace 11-42T, 8-Speed.

Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron.

Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm.

Seat Screw: Vitus Bolt 34.9mm.

Frame: Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6 BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR.

Fork: SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS 100mm Travel, 29", 1 1/8" Straight Steerer, Post Mount Brake Mounts, 100mm x 9mm QR, Air Spring.

Wheelset: Rims: WTB ST I30 TCS 2.0, 29", 32h TCS Tubeless Tape Fitted.

Front Hub: Vitus KT K68F 32h, 6 Bolt, 100x 9mm QR.

Rear Hub: Vitus KT K68F, 32h, 6 Bolt, 135x 9mm QR.

Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25".

Crankset: Samox 170mm, 32T Narrow Wide chainring.

Brakes: Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brake.

Rear Derailleur: Box Four 8-Speed Wide, limited slip clutch.

Cassette: Sunrace 11-42T, 8-Speed.

Frame: Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6 BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR.

Fork: SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS 100mm Travel, 29", 1 1/8" Straight Steerer, Post Mount Brake Mounts, 100mm x 9mm QR, Air Spring.

Steerer: 1 1/8".

Bottle Cage Mounts: Single.

Groupset Manufacturer: Other.

Number of gears: 8.

Chainset: Samox 170mm, 32T Narrow Wide chainring.

Chainset type: Single.

Chain: Box Four 8-Speed, 112 links.

Cassette: Sunrace 11-42T, 8-Speed.

Wheel Size: 29" (622).

Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25".

Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Brake.

Brakes: Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brake.

Bar Tape/Grips: Vitus Lock On.

Handlebars: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Riser 6061 Alloy, 25mm Rise, 9 degree Back Sweep, 760mm Wide S/M, 780mm Wide L/XL 31.8mm.

Stem: Vitus 50mm Alloy, 50mm Reach, 3 degree Rise.

Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm.

Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron.

Model Year: 2022.