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    MSRP
    $1,899$1,999
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    22.0 lbs21.7 lbs
    4.4
    4.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b / 700c
    Clearance
    42c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    us.vitusbikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Vitus Substance VRS-2 GRX 600 is an aluminum 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
    2022 Substance VRS-2 GRX 600
    2023 Grail 7
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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

    2022 Substance VRS-2 GRX 600

    36 mph

    2023 Grail 7

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorHunter Green

    Canyon Grail AL Disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorHunter Green

    Fork

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

    Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

    Bottom Bracket

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

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Weight: 83 g

    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

    Canyon V13

    Handlebar

    Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm

    Canyon HB0063

    Saddle

    Vitus, Ti Rail

    Selle Italia Model X

    Seatpost

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

    Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Vitus, EVA Cork

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 810, RD-RX810, 11 Speed

    Shimano GRX RX810 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 810, FD-RX810, 2 x 11 Speed

    Shimano GRX RX810

    Crank

    Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 11 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm

    Shimano RX600, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095)

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600-R, 11 Speed

    Shimano GRX RX600, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

    Cassette

    Shimano HG700, 11 Speed, 11-34T

    Shimano HG700 11-34 11s

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11 Speed

    Shimano CN-HG601 11s

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX 400 Caliper, BR-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX600, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX600 11s

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, Rear: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready

    DT Swiss Gravel LN

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub

    Tires

    Front: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 700c x 40c, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead, Rear: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 700c x 40c, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead

    Continental Terra Trail 40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm

    Shimano RT70

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