Vitus Nucleus 29 VRS Mountain Bike (2022)

The ideal 29er (29" wheels) hardtail mountain bike for fast and agile trail riding performance, the Vitus Nucleus 29 VRS Mountain Bike features a strong and lightweight aluminium frame, SR Suntour suspension forks and a Shimano Deore 10-Speed groupse

The Nucleus 29 VRS rolls upon tough 29” WTB/Vitus wheels and to get you up to speed quickly and up tough climbs, you’ve also got a Shimano Deore 10-Speed drivetrain. Plus, the SR Suntour XCR32 Boost Air LOR DS air suspension forks will soak up the rough stuff so you can always hold your line.

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 LOR DS air-sprung suspension fork and the wide-range Shimano Deore 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.

Features:

Frame: Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6 BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135x9mm quick release (QR)
Fork: SR Suntour XCR32 Boost Air LOR DS 120mm Travel, 29", 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, 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, 100x9mm QR
Rear Hub: Vitus KT K68R, 32h, 6 Bolt, 135x9mm QR
Front Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25"
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25"
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Chain: KMC X10, 112 links
Crankset: Shimano M5100 Deore, 170mm, 32T Narrow Wide chainring
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Hollowtech, BSA threaded BB, 73mm shell
Front Brake: Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brake, Two Piston Calliper
Rear Brake: Clarks M2 hydraulic disc brake, Two Piston Calliper
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: Nukeproof Neutron
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm
Seat Screw: Vitus Bolt 34.9mm 
Weight: Medium: 13.7kg

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.

About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today. In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes. Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes. “Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine. Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.