Vitus Nucleus 27 VR Mountain Bike - £399.99 @ Chain Reaction Cycles

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Tough and agile enough to thrive on the roughest and most demanding trails, the Nucleus VR is a well-equipped mountain bike (MTB) that gives you the confidence to take on even more challenging routes and terrains. It boasts a high quality aluminium frame, SR Suntour XCR32 Air suspension fork and Clarks hydraulic disc brakes. Plus, it has Box 8-Speed gearing with large sprockets for climbing steep hills more easily.

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.

Frame: Nucleus Aluminium 6061-T6 BSA Threaded BB, IS Disc Brake Mounts, 135mm x 9mm QR
Fork: SR Suntour XCR32 Air LOR DS, 120mm Travel, 27.5", 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° 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 K68F 32h, 6 Bolt, 100x 9mm QR
Rear Hub: Vitus KT K68R, 32h, 6 Bolt, 135x 9mm QR
Front Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Chain: Box Four 8-Speed, 110 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: Vitus, Black, Steel Rails
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm
Seat Screw: Vitus Bolt 34.9mm
Weight: Medium: 13.5kg

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Edited by a community support team member, 2 February 2023

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DapPhillips
3rd Feb
Getting back into mountain biking for the first time in about 15 years and not sure the difference in wheel size needed (27.5 or 29inch). Any help would be great.
ScantyRadar
4th Feb
I have 29" and 27.5" mountain bikes, I prefer the 29". The bigger wheels roll better, better over roots and rocks etc. The 27 5 turns better. I prefer riding the 29", in most cases its the faster bike. I would say a 29" would be better for getting back into mountain biking, more forgiving on the trail.
mack2410
3rd Feb
Is the VRS model a better buy at £100 more?

I’m no expert and was just seeing if the extra worth it for reasonably light use.

Thanks
Rob.Stewart
3rd Feb
I would say so. I got the VRS 29er and spent two days throwing it down the reds at BPW which was awesome fun. I am 18 stone as well, but bike was absolutely mint.
fillroyy
3rd Feb
Gutted these aren't available via my employers cycle2work scheme. Stuck with halfords and tredz offerings
muzam321
3rd Feb
You arent just stuck with Halford and Tredz though. You can get your cycle2work voucher converted to be accepted by many other bike stores. I ordered bikes from Balfes Bikes with cycle2work voucher and they have a large selection of big brands. All you need to do is find a bike you like and contact the company to see if they will take cycle2work vouchers. They will either say 1) no 2) yes, but they will charge a fee to convert the voucher 3) they will take the voucher without charge.
Balfes didnt charge me and dealt with halfords directly to convert the voucher.
ratatatat
3rd Feb
The vrs 29in looks good wondering if wee legs with 29 wheels would be problematic 26in inside leg 5f7
Lilly12
4th Feb
im 5'6. had 29ers for 6 years.
dlawrence21
2nd Feb
I have the VRS model and have been very happy with it!
Minstadave
3rd Feb
Yeah I think that's well worth the extra personally. Both are good buys!
davester2k
3rd Feb
That gearing will be hell for a beginner with small wheels. A very odd choice to stick a 1x8 setup on.

The fork is actually a very good one if you are prepared to do the upgrade to oil and then look after it.

The best cheap upgrade you can do is buy some tubeless valves and sealant at the same time.
Bossworld
3rd Feb
GDPR - Right to be forgotten (edited)
wilburscoville9191
3rd Feb
Same. Even their reps don't know that date, or at least won't give one. Frustrating as my scheme ends in March.
julianstephensbebe
9th Feb
just arrived and well worth waiting for ,approx 3 days delivery , this is the real deal and is better than expected , beware this is as black as black can be ..........
roooby
11th Feb
Does anyone have an opinion over whether it would be worth the extra £300 for the On-One Scandal that's been posted over the VRS?
Kostas_L
14th Feb
the on-one has a better fork and it has a slacker modern geometry, if you are looking for a mtb that doesnt need any upgrades I would go for on-one
H1955
3rd Feb
Nice bike but if you can afford it go for the Vitus Nucleus 27 VRS at £100 more, 10 speed and better Shimano components.
zedx19
3rd Feb
Been this price for ages, picked up a VItus Nucleus 26 for my son last week, seems great. The VRS is well worth the extra, I was toying with it but decided on a Fuji Nevada 1.7 SRAM instead, which is currently on offer for 320 on Wiggle, couldn't justify 500 quid on a bike for occasional riding.
wilburscoville9191
4th Feb
Just had confirmation that the cycle scheme won't be up and running at CRC until late 2023. Shame.
d2014a
4th Feb
Any ideas about them accepting the cycle 2 work vouchers? ( cycle2work.info )
majorwedgy666
2nd Feb
By no means an expert but this looks a cracking price for a budget 'proper' mountain bike
darren_lloyd
3rd Feb
Very good but are heavy - I have one plus a carbon bike - if you can afford a carbon one get one as they are way better - you can get low end carbon ones now for about double this
Na_
3rd Feb
Hey Darren. How heavy is it?
Kostas_L
3rd Feb
finally bike prices are down and its just the start
andywedge
3rd Feb
Thanks for posting and well done on your first hotukdeals thread
james_marchant
2nd Feb
Vitus are brilliant modern geometry mtbs! It’s at the low end. And yes the forks will be dire. But that’s a decent bike. For not a lot of money
WelshTony1
3rd Feb
I'm really tempted to get this bike.

Just watched this video and looks great
moneyshot
3rd Feb
Medium frame...what height would that (typically) work for. My son is growing fast and I want to make sure we get something he can ride now but that he will be able to at least keep going for a couple of years.
Frostie5
3rd Feb
5-6 to 5-11 maybe
echobase
3rd Feb
Absolute bargain.
spike000009
3rd Feb
Good bike except the gears are very stiff, geometry and forks are great
ktrizzle
3rd Feb
Does anyone know if a weeride co-pilot tagalong would fit on this? I can't see any reason why it wouldn't just clamp to the seat post but if anyone knows for sure...
spankwilder
3rd Feb
Air fork and hydro brakes for £400 isn’t bad at all. £500 for 10spd makes sense
Borian
3rd Feb
Heat from me good price for good bike and in stock(y)
Lilly12
3rd Feb
Best entry level mountain bike sub £400.

dont get anything cheaper. this should be where bikes begin.
VITUS, is fast becoming the real deal.
hixsy99
3rd Feb
If your thinkin about it your wasting time.. This is a great bike..you won't find better for the budget. But like all day get the VRS if you can.. Well worth it on an already great price.
Na_
3rd Feb
Hi. How heavy is this bike? TIA X
stuartc74
5th Feb
13.5kg
LaurenceGough
3rd Feb
Great price!
Lion_King
3rd Feb
I've been looking for a budget hybrid bike for quite some time. There are several in the market, but I know nothing about bikes. So, don't want to end up wasting my money. I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone could recommend a good bike that's less than £500 and is good enough to work for a few years.
spike000009
5th Feb
I have a Fuji Absolute and love it, great for the money wiggle.co.uk/fuj…022
Anonymous User
4th Feb
Would this bike make a decent bike for using on the road with slicker tyres,I only use my old bike to go a few miles at the mot to go to shops and I use canal paths sometimes too,I was just wondering if the frame geometry would suit that,The price point suits me so I don't want to be spending more than this so this may well be a good option
weiran
4th Feb
Geometry won’t matter riding down a canal path, you can get slicker tyres but it’s not required. Even though this is a cheap bike it looks expensive so I’d worry it would be targeted by thieves if you’re leaving it outside.
Anonymous User
4th Feb
Does anyone know if the Clark's brakes are going to be reliable and will the components have longevity?
whatyadoin
4th Feb
The Clarks brakes tend to get good reviews , Definately vfm
hbjatuk
4th Feb
This is a bargain! If you can go for the extra £100 though then you should as the wheels on the VRS come with thru axles which means it's a lot easier to upgrade the forks as boost forks are the standard now. Also quick release is not great.
Minstadave
4th Feb
The VRS has a QR rear axle doesn't it? Same as the Bizango non-Pro. (edited)
MartyG123
4th Feb
Good bikes, both my kids have one.
Worth mentioning not to panic buy. As much as it is a good deal, both the VR and VRS have been at their respective sale price for ages now. (edited)
IBSee
4th Feb
If you're at the end of supposedly fitting both frame sizes, e.g 5ft6 being at the upper end of S and bottom end of M. Are you normally better off going for the bigger or smaller option?
spike000009
5th Feb
A smaller bike gives you more control and a larger one more speed, people tend to go smaller for mountain bikes as it makes them easier to manoeuvre on a trail. I am between small and medium but have found small bikes uncomfortable so stick to medium, some brands mediums are a little smaller if you can find them. I have a medium kona (it's a smaller medium) and this bike in a medium, which a a little larger but in find it very comfortable. All that said I am 5ft 7 and a half, so you may be better with a small. Not very helpful I know and I researched for ages before buying. If you can sit on one that's your best bet. I went to halfords and sat on few of their s and m which helped a bit even just to rule out their bikes
IBSee
4th Feb
Also would this or the VRS be much of an upgrade on the Voodoo Bantu from a few years ago. Think they were 350 when bought but prices have risen since in general. Don't know too much about bikes so wondering if these specs are similar better or worse?
spike000009
5th Feb
If you can get shimano gears over the box brand I would upgrade, they are much better
snappyfish
5th Feb
Price exactly where is should be.
expositouk
16th Feb
I'd be grateful for some assistance here, please. From what I gather, this is a stonking deal and I was going to purchase via my employer's cycle2work scheme but to my great disappointment, chainreaction cycles isn't on the list of retailers!

I am not very savvy with bikes and was wondering if those who are knowledgeable on it know of any alternatives at Halfords, Tredz, and others that are as good at this Vitus and around the same price or say £100 more, please?

How does this compare the with Trek Marlin 6, for example: trekbikes.com/gb/…ght

Any assistance is greatly appreciated. (edited)
spike000009
16th Feb
Try searching best mountain bike under 4,5 or £750, bike radar give good results. I've got a vitus with box gears and it's great apart from the gears, the one with shimano would be better. I've also got a kona from cycle to work through cycle solutions which was a good experience, they have loads of choice and good sales.
Guerrillapicnic
23rd Feb
If you are after something nice to go on some family rides then you can't go wrong. The Clarkes breaks are garbage though.