2019 Vitus

Substance

A steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP£949 (about $1,202)
Weight25.4 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora, FSA
BrakesMechanical Disc
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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Substance
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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)

38 mph

Substance

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Substance CRX review

Aug 2020 · Warren Rossiter

Carbon gravel blaster

Highs
  • Exceptional value package

  • Robust riding off-road

Lows
  • Under-geared for faster tarmac riding

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road.cc
Vitus Substance CRX

Jul 2019 · Stu Kerton

A really good all-rounder that works just as well on the commute as it does off the beaten track

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Cyclist
Vitus Substance V2 review

Dec 2018 · Marc Abbott

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

4130 double butted Cro-Moly

Fork

UD Full carbon 1-1/8"

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA

Headset

FSA

Stem

Vitus

Handlebar

Vitus Adventure Flared

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora RD-R3000

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora FD-R3000

Crank

FSA CK-616ST 48-32T

Shifters

Shimano Sora R3000

Cassette

Shimano HG-400 11-32T

Chain

KMC Z9

Brakes

Front: TRP Spyre Mechanical Flat Mount 160mm Rotors, Rear: TRP Spyre Mechanical Flat Mount 160mm Rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i23 TCS 700c Tubeless Ready

Spokes

Vitus

Front Hub

Joytech

Rear Hub

Joytech

Tires

WTB Riddler 700c x 37c Comp Tan Wall TCS

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