2020 Vitus

Substance VRS 1

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

£1,249($1,582)
Weight22.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
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 VRS 1

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'0" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'4"

XXL

6'2" – 6'6"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Vitus Substance SRS 1 review

Apr 2021 · Warren Rossiter

British steel for big adventures

Highs
  • Great handling

  • Ride comfort

  • Quality frame

Lows
  • Below-par saddle

  • Some cassette noise

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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

Substance Double Butted Aluminium 6061 T-6, "Internal cable routing, Internal dropper post routing (external at BB),142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, rack mounts, 3 bottle cage mounts, "

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorBlue-Ice

Fork

UD carbon, Full carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm, mud-guard mounts.

Bottom Bracket

BSA Threaded, FSA 7420 ST 68mm

Headset

ACROS AiX-Low R3, tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 52 / 40

Stem

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

Handlebar

VITUS 6061 16° Flared Adventure, 128mm drop x 77mm reach, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: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

SRAM Apex, Long Cage

Front Derailleur

N/A, N/A

Crank

SRAM Apex 1, XSYNC 40T 24MM Axle, Crank Lengths: XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm

Shifters

SRAM Apex HRD, 11spd

Cassette

SRAM 1150-A1 10-42T, 11spd

Chain

SRAM PC1110, 116 Links with Power Lock 11 speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Apex HRD, Cenrteline RT 160mm 6-BOLT Rotor, Rear: SRAM Apex HRD, Cenrteline RT 160mm 6-BOLT Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 650b, 23mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Tubeless tape installed, Tubeless valves supplied, Rear: WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 650b, 23mm inner diameter, 32 hole, Tubeless tape installed, Tubeless valves supplied

Spokes

WTB, N/A

Front Hub

Alex Bear Claw, RD-50312F, 12 x 100mm, sealed bearings, CentreLock

Rear Hub

Alex Bear Claw, BRD-50412B, 10 Speed, 12 x 142mm, sealed bearings, CentreLock

Tires

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

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