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Substance CRX-1 Rival
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,699| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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
| Frame | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount, 1x Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Axle Specifcations: 172mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Black Cherry |
|---|---|
| Fork | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
| Headset | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
| Stem | FSA Omega 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | FSA Adventure Compact Handlebars, 6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm |
| Saddle | Vitus, Ti Rail |
| Seatpost | FSA Gossamer, 27.2mm x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shockproof |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival, 11 Speed, Long Cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Rival X-Sync, 40T, 11 Speed, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival, 11 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11 Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Prime Kanza Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Prime Kanza Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Prime RD020, 12x100mm, Centre Lock |
| Rear Hub | Prime RD020, 142x12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall, Rear: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
First added January 6
Last updated October 17
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