Substance CRS 2
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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£1,999($2,531)Weight | 21.3 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Nov 2022
The Vitus Substance CRX-1 is a gravel bike that is fun to ride fast, and its lightweight feel and well-balanced geometry make it a joy regardless of the terrain. With plenty of mounting points and the ability to accommodate large tyres don’t discount it for those epic days out either – this is a very capable machine whatever route you have planned for the day, and a worthy consideration as far as the best gravel bikes go. Vitus Substance CRX-1 Rival - Ride quality The Substance is one of those bikes that are easy to ride quickly.
Aug 2021 · Stu Kerton
Wide tyres and sorted gear ratios finish off a very comfortable and capable gravel adventure bike
2x chainset works on the road and gravel
Good value
Geometry gives smooth, balanced handling
WTB tyre sidewalls weep sealant at first
I would prefer a slightly wider flare on the bar
Apr 2021 · Warren Rossiter
British steel for big adventures
Great handling
Ride comfort
Quality frame
Below-par saddle
Some cassette noise
Dec 2018 · Marc Abbott
An affordable all-rounder that's ripe for tough riding
Frame | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Forest Green |
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Fork | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Bottle Mounts, Flat Mount |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano R60, BB-R60, BSA Threaded English, 68mm, |
Headset | ACROS Aix 322 R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
Stem | VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm |
Handlebar | VITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm |
Saddle | Vitus, Crn-Ti Rail |
Seatpost | VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 15mm Offset Type: Rigid |
Grips | VITUS Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shock Proof |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 800, RD-RX810, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 800, FD-RX810, Braze-On |
Crank | Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm |
Shifters | Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600-R, 11 Speed |
Cassette | Shimano HG700, 11-34T |
Chain | KMC X11, 11 Speed |
Brakes | Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: WTB Speedterra, 650b, Rear: WTB Speedterra, 650b |
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Spokes | N/A, N/A |
Front Hub | WTB, 12 x 100mm Front, Centre Lock |
Rear Hub | WTB, 12 x 142mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub |
Tires | Front: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42., Rear: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42. |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56, Front:160mm, Rear:160mm |
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