Add the volume and sidewall support provided by the wide rim, and no matter how hard I pushed the front wheel through corners, the tyre never rolled on the rim (something which can feel unnerving).The fork feels plush and controlled, boosting grip and control over wet roots, in rock gardens and through corners. Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS. It’s also got an air-sprung fork – a Suntour XCR32 with 100mm of travel – which makes it easy to set up for a wide range of rider weights.The 29in wheels boast wide (30mm internal) WTB rims shod with 2.3in tyres from the same brand: a grippy Vigilante up front and a faster-rolling Trail Boss at the back.Instead of being made from the hard, plasticky rubber often found on budget bikes, these use WTB’s premium High Grip compound.The 2×9 drivetrain is mostly Shimano Altus, with a Suntour crankset and microSHIFT front mech. The Vitus Nucleus 27vrs 2020 is a next step design from the already multi award-winning series of bikes. The brakes themselves are pretty good and will stop you quickly but you will turn heads in an emergency.The Seat and the Handle bars are from the world-famous Nukeproof brand.
On-point geometry and a great spec – especially the tyres – mean it’s ready to roll down whatever you throw in its path.Vitus is Chain Reaction Cycles’ in-house brand, which means you benefit from its massive buying power and get a bike that, for the money, is arguably unmatched.The ‘cost’ is that you have to buy it unseen, and any warranty issues can’t be sorted out with a quick trip to your local shop.While not quite as long as the other bikes that were on test, with a reach of 450mm on the large size, the Nucleus’s alloy frame is a great shape.The bottom bracket drops low below the wheel axles for a stable ride, and the head angle is a fairly slack (for a trail 29er) 67 degrees.Cable routing is external, which aids servicing, and there’s provision for a dropper post cable or hose, should you wish to upgrade to one later. What can we say about the Vitus Nucleus 27 VR that’s not been said? This one proved to be a fun trail bike at a very reasonable price, it’s not the most aggressive bike you’ll ever sit on but it's an entertaining ride and the spec updates for this year are great upgrades. Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955), physicist who developed the general theory of relativity
The 2020 Vitus Nucleus comes in a variety of versions. Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS 2019. The average rider will probably not replace the Bottom Bracket but, if you get serious and aggressive it is good to know that this can be changed cheaply.The frame on this Vitus is quite a slack angle for a lower end bike. Sign up to receive our newsletter! The M290 has good stopping power for you average weight rider. Magazines Advice “Life is like riding a bicycle. This is an evolutionary model from last years VRS range and it offers great punching power for its price bracket.I class bikes in this price range as an entry level bike if you are trying to be serious and cross-country or a high end bike for those who want a great bike with good cross-country and off-road ability. If you have a look you will get an idea of how much this saves you. I love the Military Green image of the frame which I feel is fresh for the 2020 design trends. Reviews Excellent tyre combo gives plenty of confidence and control on a wide range of tracks; fork performs well and is easy to set up; geometry has the perfect mix of stability and agility for fun handlingI’d love to see this bike ready to accept a bolt-thru rear axle for easy wheel upgrading The Vitus Nucleus 27vrs 2020 is a next step design from the already multi award-winning series of bikes. Bike is a Medium. You've been subscribed to our newsletter.