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    Substance V2 Apex2018 Vitus
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    MSRP
    ($1,645)
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		25.0 lbs
    3.9
    Frame
    		Steel
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Vitus Substance V2 Apex is a steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Substance V2 Apex
    Other Gravel bikes
    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)

    33 mph

    Substance V2 Apex

    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 V2 Apex2018 Vitus
    Frame

    4130 Cro-moly double butted, 142x12mm Thru axle

    BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Carbon, C grade full carbon external cable routing

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM, BB30

    Headset

    FSA, 1 1/8

    Stem

    Vitus alloy, 50cm - 75mm, 52/54cm - 90mm, 56/58cm - 100mm, 60cm - 105mm

    Handlebar

    Vitus alloy gravel, 50cm - 400mm, 52cm - 420mm, 54/56/58cm - 440mm, 60cm - 460mm

    Saddle

    Vitus

    Seatpost

    Vitus alloy, 27.2mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex 1X 11 speed, 11 speed long cage

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1X, 40t, 50cm-165mm, 52/54cm-170mm, 56/58cm-175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1X, Hydraulic lever

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1150, 10-42t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1110, 114L

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Apex Hydraulic, 160mm, Rear: SRAM Apex Hydraulic, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB Frequency race i23, 32h disc only

    Spokes

    Double butted

    Front Hub

    ALEX, 32h 12mm Thru axle

    Rear Hub

    ALEX, 32h 12mm thru axle

    Tires

    WTB byway, 650x47 road plus Tan sidewall tubeless UST

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