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    Substance VR-FB2023 Vitus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,189)
    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-FB is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Substance VR-FB
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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)

    31 mph

    Substance VR-FB

    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-FB2023 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: Copper

    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, Flat Bar, Back Sweep: 6 degrees, Width: 660mm

    Saddle

    Vitus, Steel Rail

    Seatpost

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Vitus MTB, With Plastic Lock Ring

    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 Trail, SL-M9195-R, 9 Speed Trigger Shifter

    Cassette

    Microshift Advent H Series, 11-42T, 9 Speed

    Chain

    KMC X9, 9 Speed

    Brakes

    C-Star Mechanical Disc Brake, Lever: VL500D, Caliper: BH-RS910, 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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