2021 Vitus
Substance VRS 2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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£1,299($1,645)| Weight | 23.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| 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 2022 · Katherine Moore
Vitus offers latest vibration-slaying RockShox gravel tech at a more affordable £2,000 price tag
Vibration-damping from the Rudy fork
Comfortable fit with decent reach
Ergonomic flared bars
Confidence-inspiring tyres
Heavy due to fork and dropper
Entry-level drivetrain
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
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 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Ron Burgundy |
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| Fork | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano RS500, BB-RS500, 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: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, Crn-Ti Rail |
| Seatpost | VITUS 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | VITUS Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shock Proof |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 800, RD-RX810, 11 Speed, Long Cage, Shadwow Plus |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 800, FD-RX810, Band-On |
| Crank | Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: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 ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets, Rear: WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets |
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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: 650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42., Rear: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42 |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, Front:160mm, Rear:140mm |
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