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    Substance Sword2026 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,719)
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		24.3 lbs
    3.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		microSHIFT Sword
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Substance Sword is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Substance Sword
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    36 mph

    Substance Sword

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Substance Sword2026 Vitus
    Frame

    Substance Aluminium, 6061 Alloy, UDH, internal routing, flat mount. rack mounts. Dropper routing

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Color: Red

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA, BB-7420ST, 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, Alloy 31.8mm, 7-degree, S 90mm, M-XL 100mm

    Handlebar

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium, Alloy 31.8mm, 124mm drop, 80mm reach. S 440mm width, M-XL 460mm width

    Saddle

    Vitus, Steel Rail

    Seatpost

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 30.9x350mm. 15mm offset

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Velo, VLT-001

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Microshift Sword, RD-G7920L, 9-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Microshift Sword, FD-G7920, down pull, down swing

    Crank

    Prowheel, RPZ-C701X, 46x29

    Shifters

    Microshift Sword, RD-G7920L, 9-speed

    Cassette

    Microshift CS-H093, 9-speed, 11-38t

    Chain

    KMC X9, 9 Speed

    Brakes

    Tektro MD C-550, Mechanical flat mount disc, 160mm rotor, 6 bolt

    Type: Tektro Mechanical 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

    Solon, DH510, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole

    Rear Hub

    Solon DH510, 32h, thru-axle,12x142(r), 6-bolt, sealed bearing

    Tires

    Front: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x37c, foldable, tubeless, dual DNA compound, Rear: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700x37c, foldable, tubeless, dual DNA compound

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm

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