2019 Vitus

Substance CRX

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

£1,799($2,278)
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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 CRX

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 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

Carbon T700-HM UD

Fork

UD Full carbon Tapered Steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM

Headset

FSA

Stem

Vitus

Handlebar

Vitus Adventure Flared

Saddle

Vitus

Seatpost

Vitus

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1X Long Cage

Front Derailleur

n/a (braze on adapter supplied)

Crank

SRAM APEX 1 Xsync 40T

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1X HRD

Cassette

SRAM XG-1150 10-42T

Chain

SRAM PC 1110

Brakes

Front: SRAM Apex HRD Flat Mount 160mm Rotors, Rear: SRAM Apex HRD Flat Mount 160mm Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB Frequency Race i23 TCS 650B Tubeless Ready

Spokes

Vitus

Front Hub

Alex Bear Claw

Rear Hub

Alex Bear Claw

Tires

WTB Horizon 650 x 47c Road Plus TCS

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