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    Substance VR 22021 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,585)
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		23.3 lbs
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    		Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc
    		GRX 600, GRX 400
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
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    Summary
    		The Vitus Substance VR 2 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Substance VR 2
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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)

    34 mph

    Substance VR 2

    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 VR 22021 Vitus
    Frame

    Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatable, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Color: Slate Blue

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano RS500, BB-RS500, BSA Threaded English, 68mm,

    Headset

    ACROS Aix 322 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:100mm 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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed, Long Cage, Shadwow Plus

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, Band-On

    Crank

    Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace MS0, 11-34T

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10 Speed

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount

    Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets, Rear: WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets

    Spokes

    14G Stainless Steel, 16mm Brass Nipple

    Front Hub

    Alex Bear Pawls, BRD-50312F, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock

    Rear Hub

    Alex Bear Pawls, BRD-50412B, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock, 11 Speed, HG Freehub

    Tires

    Front: 650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42., Rear: 650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42.

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT64, Front:160mm, Rear:160mm

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