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2018 Vitus

Substance V2 Apex

A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,299($1,748)
Weight25.0 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Substance V2 Apex
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

Substance V2 Apex

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'5"

SM

5'3" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'3" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Cyclist
Vitus Substance V2 review

Dec 2018 · Marc Abbott

An affordable all-rounder that's ripe for tough riding

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road.cc
Vitus Substance V2 Apex1

Feb 2018 · Stu Kerton

Not the quickest or the lightest, but a solid bike for far-flung adventures – or just riding to work

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

4130 Cro-moly double butted, 142x12mm Thru axle

BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit

Fork

Carbon, C grade full carbon external cable routing

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, BB30

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8

Stem

Vitus alloy, 50cm - 75mm, 52/54cm - 90mm, 56/58cm - 100mm, 60cm - 105mm

Handlebar

Vitus alloy gravel, 50cm - 400mm, 52cm - 420mm, 54/56/58cm - 440mm, 60cm - 460mm

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus alloy, 27.2mm

Type: Rigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1X 11 speed, 11 speed long cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Apex 1X, 40t, 50cm-165mm, 52/54cm-170mm, 56/58cm-175mm

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1X, Hydraulic lever

Cassette

SRAM XG-1150, 10-42t

Chain

SRAM PC-1110, 114L

Brakes

Front: SRAM Apex Hydraulic, 160mm, Rear: SRAM Apex Hydraulic, 160mm

Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB Frequency race i23, 32h disc only

Spokes

Double butted

Front Hub

ALEX, 32h 12mm Thru axle

Rear Hub

ALEX, 32h 12mm thru axle

Tires

WTB byway, 650x47 road plus Tan sidewall tubeless UST

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