2020 Vitus

Substance VRS 2

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

£1,249($1,582)
Weight22.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
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)

34 mph

Substance VRS 2

36 mph

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Highest gear

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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
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
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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

ColorAnthracite-Red

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

Saddle

VITUS, Ti Rail

Seatpost

VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 25mm layback

TypeRigid

Grips

VITUS, EVA cork

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shiamno GRX 800, 11 Speed, Shadow-Plus,

Front Derailleur

Shiamno GRX 800, Band-On

Crank

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

Shifters

Shiamno GRX 600, 11 spd

Cassette

Shimano 11-34T, HG700 11spd

Chain

KMC X11, 11spd

Brakes

Front: Shiamno GRX 400 Hydraulic, 160mm Rotors, Rear: Shiamno GRX 400 Hydraulic, 160mm Rotors

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 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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