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2020 Vitus

Substance CRS 2

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 600 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,899($2,555)
Weight21.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Substance CRS 2
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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)

34 mph

Substance CRS 2

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'1", size XL, Just right
Reviews
road.cc
Vitus Substance CRS-2 2021

Aug 2021 · Stu Kerton

Wide tyres and sorted gear ratios finish off a very comfortable and capable gravel adventure bike

Highs
  • 2x chainset works on the road and gravel

  • Good value

  • Geometry gives smooth, balanced handling

Lows
  • WTB tyre sidewalls weep sealant at first

  • I would prefer a slightly wider flare on the bar

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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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Cyclist
Vitus Substance V2 review

Dec 2018 · Marc Abbott

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Substance Carbon UD T700, "Internal cable routing, 142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, rack mounts, 3 bottle cage mounts. "

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorAnthracite-Red

Fork

UD carbon, Full carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm, mud-guard mounts. Utility mounts (bottle cage or rack)

Bottom Bracket

BSA Threaded, Shimano SM-BBR60 68mm

Headset

FSA NO.42, tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", 45°/45° upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 36 / 45

Stem

VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm

Handlebar

VITUS 6061 3° Flared Adventure, 128mm drop x 77mm reach, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm

Saddle

VITUS, Ti-Rails

Seatpost

VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm (300mm for XS and S), 12mm offset

TypeRigid

Grips

VITUS, EVA cork

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810, 11 Speed, Shadow-Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810, Band-On FD-RX810

Crank

Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600 46-30T, Crank Lengths XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm

Shifters

Shimano GRX 600, 11spd

Cassette

HG 70011 11/34T, 11spd

Chain

KMC X-11, 116 Links, 11 speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano GRX 600/400 Hydraulic, GRX 600 levers, GRX 400 Calipers, 160mm 6-BOLT Rotor, Rear: Shimano GRX 600/400 Hydraulic, GRX 600 levers, GRX 400 Calipers, 160mm 6-BOLT Rotor

TypeShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB SpeedTerra, Tubeless tape installed, Rear: WTB SpeedTerra, Tubeless tape installed

Spokes

WTB, N/A

Front Hub

WTB, 12 x 100mm, Sealed Enduro radial bearings, 6-bolt

Rear Hub

WTB, 12 x 142mm, Sealed Enduro radial bearings, 6-bolt

Tires

Front: WTB Byway 650b x 47 TCS Road Plus, Tan Sidewall, Dual DNA Compound, Lightweight Tubeless Casing, TCS Aramid Bead, Rear: WTB Byway 650b x 47 TCS Road Plus, Tan Sidewall, Dual DNA Compound, Lightweight Tubeless Casing, TCS Aramid Bead

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