Vitus Nucleus 26
Designed from scratch for young mountain bikers but taking styling cues from the adult range, the Vitus Nucleus 26 looks every inch the part, with progressive geometry and components sized for the younger rider so that it fits just right.
The Nucleus 26 came packed with a great specification including hydraulic disc brakes, a short stem and wide bars for rider control, plus an efficient single-ring gearing setup with a broad spread of ratios. Vitus also specified a Suntour XCR-DS-LO air fork with 100mm of travel, tunable for the weight of the rider.
This model was discontinued in October 2023 when Wiggle went into administration and is now secondhand only, but a well-maintained example would be a great buy. Inspect carefully though; it’s a mountain bike and may have lived a full life.
Vitus Nippy Balance Bike
The Vitus Nippy Balance Bike is really lightweight! When we first picked one up we were really amazed at how little there was to it.
At just 1.9kg and fitted with tiny 10″ wheels it’s perfect for young children who don’t have the strength to manoeuvre a heavier / larger balance bike.
The saddle height ranges from 31cm to 38cm allowing plenty of room for growth.