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Substance VR
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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£899($1,206)| Weight | 24.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent |
| 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 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 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 142 x 12mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Sage Green |
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| Fork | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 120mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
| Bottom Bracket | Prowheel, 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 Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Vitus, EVA Cork |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift Advent, RD-M6195M, Medium Cage, 9 Speed |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A, N/A |
| Crank | Prowheel Charm, 40T, 9 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
| Shifters | Microshift Advent, SB-M090-R, 9 Speed |
| Cassette | Microshift Advent H Series, 11-42T, 9 Speed |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9 Speed |
| Brakes | C-Star BH-RS910 Disc Brake, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated Type: Mechanical Disc |
| 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 |
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| Front Hub | Vitus KT, XF1F-12, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole |
| Rear Hub | Vitus KT, M4ZR, 142 x 12mm, 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 | C-Star RT553, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
First added July 17
Last updated October 18
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