2022 Vitus Bikes Nucleus Base XL
Build
650B/27.5 in × 2.25 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail trail mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Vitus Bikes Nucleus
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 615mm |
| Reach | 477mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.29:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 520mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 665mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 10.6deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73deg |
| Head Tube Length | 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 304.2mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 422.6mm |
| Front-Center | 774.7mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 773.4mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44.5mm |
| Trail | 103.3mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 94.7mm |
| Wheel Flop | 37.8mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 175 mm cranks | 250.6mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 175 mm cranks | 129.2mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 650B, 27.5 inch (584mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.25in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 698.3mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1894.3mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 740mm |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Swept Back Bar |
| Fork Travel | 120mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Disc |
| Features | Women's |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 190 cm to |
| PBH | 86 cm to |
Source:https://vitusbikes.com/collections/mountain-bikes-trail-hardtail/products/vitus-nucleus-27-vrs-mountain-bike-2022, https://vitusbikes.com/collections/nucleus/products/vitus-nucleus-27-vrs-mountain-bike-2022