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2021 Vitus

Substance CRS-2 eTap AXS

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

£2,499($3,362)
Weight20.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Substance CRS-2 eTap AXS
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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)

35 mph

Substance CRS-2 eTap AXS

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
off.road.cc
2022 Vitus Substance CRX-1 Rival

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.

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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 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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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 Carbon, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMidnight Blue

Fork

Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Bottle Mounts, Flat Mount

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 386, DUB For BB386EVO

Headset

ACROS Aix 322 R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40

Stem

Prime Doyenne Lightweight Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm

Handlebar

Prime Doyenne, 78mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 4 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm

Saddle

Vitus, Crn-Ti Rail

Seatpost

FSA, 27.2mm x 350mm

TypeRigid

Grips

VITUS Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shock Proof

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS, 12 Speed, 36T Max,

Front Derailleur

SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS, N/A

Crank

SRAM RIVAL D1 DUB WIDE, 43/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS, 12 Speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1250 D1, 10-36T

Chain

SRAM RIVAL D1, 12 Speed

Brakes

SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS D1 Disc, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: N/A, N/A, Rear: N/A, N/A

Spokes

N/A, N/A

Front Hub

N/A, N/A

Rear Hub

N/A, N/A

Tires

Front: WTB Venture 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 Venture 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

SRAM Centreline, Front:160mm, Rear:160mm

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