2022 Vitus

Substance V-2 Gravel

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£899($1,138)
Weight24.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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36 mph

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36 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
XS

5'0" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

5'11" – 6'4"

XXL

6'2" – 6'6"

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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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BikeRadar
Vitus Substance VRS-1 HT Apex review

Aug 2022 · Katherine Moore

Vitus offers latest vibration-slaying RockShox gravel tech at a more affordable £2,000 price tag

Highs
  • Vibration-damping from the Rudy fork

  • Comfortable fit with decent reach

  • Ergonomic flared bars

  • Confidence-inspiring tyres

Lows
  • Heavy due to fork and dropper

  • Entry-level drivetrain

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorGraphite

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Prowheel RPP-521-TT, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English

Headset

ACROS Aix-Low 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:110mm 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

TypeRigid

Grips

Vitus, EVA Cork

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora R3000, RD-R3000, Long Cage, 9 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora R3000, FD-R3000, Band Type (31.8mm Clamp), 2 x 9 Speed

Crank

Prowheel RPP-521-TT, 46/30T, 9 Speed, 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, 9 Speed, 11-34T

Chain

KMC X9, 9 Speed

Brakes

TRP Spyre Disc Brake, MD-C610-C, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated

TypeMechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Rear: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Vitus KT, XF1F-12, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole

Rear Hub

Vitus KT, M4ZR, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole, HG Freehub

Tires

Front: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall, Rear: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall

Disc Rotors

Tektro TR160, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm

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