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    Substance VR2025 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,206)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		24.3 lbs
    2.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Mechanical Disc
    		microSHIFT Advent
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Brand Site

    vitusbikes.com

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

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Substance VR
    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)

    31 mph

    Substance VR

    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 VR2025 Vitus
    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

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Microshift Advent, RD-M6195M, Medium Cage, 9 Speed

    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

    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, 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

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