2021 Vitus
Substance V 2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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£899($1,138)| Weight | 23.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora, FSA |
| Brakes | Mechanical 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 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatable, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount Color: Nardo Grey |
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| Fork | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge, 7520ST, 68mm, Square Taper |
| 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:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm |
| Handlebar | VITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm |
| Saddle | Vitus, Steel Rail |
| Seatpost | VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | VITUS, EVA Cork |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, RD-R3000, 9 Speed, Long Cage |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, FD-R3000, Band-On |
| Crank | FSA Omega, Solid Forged 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora R3000, ST-R3000-R, 9 Speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace M96, 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9 Speed |
| Brakes | Tektro C610 Spyre, MD-C610C, Cable Actuated Disc, Flat Mount Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Rear: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready |
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| Spokes | 14G Stainless Steel, 16mm Brass Nipple |
| Front Hub | Alex Bear Pawls, BRD-50312F, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock |
| Rear Hub | Alex Bear Pawls, BRD-50412B, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock, 11 Speed, 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 | Tektro TR160, Front:160mm, Rear:160mm |
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