MSRP | ($1,138) | ($1,045) | $1,099 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 24.3 lbs | 23.1 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Steel |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 650b |
Clearance | 40c (700c) / 47c (27.5″) | ||
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Sora | Sora, FSA | microSHIFT Advent, FSA |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | 1 × 9 |
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Summary | The Vitus Substance V-2 Gravel, Boardman ADV 8.6, and Marin Nicasio+ are all gravel bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The ADV 8.6 has higher gearing, while the Nicasio+ has a steel frame, steel fork, 650b aluminum wheels, and better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build 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 Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Graphite | Triple Butted 6061 X7 Auminium with hidden welds BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Graphite | Series 1 Double Butted CrMo Beyond Road, 650B Wheels, Beyond Road Geometry, Fender and Rack Mounts, Disc Mount BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Graphite |
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Fork | Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount | C7 Carbon with Tapered Steerer | CrMo, Fender and Rack Eyelets, IS Disc Mount |
Bottom Bracket | Prowheel RPP-521-TT, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English | FSA cartridge 68x110.5mm | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper |
Headset | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 | FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated. | FSA No.8D, Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Stem | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm | Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp | Marin 3D Forged Alloy |
Handlebar | Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm | Boardman Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 70mm reach, 120mm drop | Marin Butted Alloy, Compact 12º Flared Drop |
Saddle | Vitus, Steel Rail | Boardman ADV | Marin Beyond Road Concept |
Seatpost | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset | Boardman Alloy, 31.6mm | Marin Alloy, 27.2mm |
Pedals | Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16” | Commute Platform | |
Grips | Vitus, EVA Cork | Marin Comfort Tape |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, RD-R3000, Long Cage, 9 Speed | Shimano Sora, 9 speed, medium cage | microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ Clutch Mech |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, FD-R3000, Band Type (31.8mm Clamp), 2 x 9 Speed | Shimano Sora, double, 34.9mm clamp | N/A |
Crank | Prowheel RPP-521-TT, 46/30T, 9 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm | FSA Velo Pro, 48/32t | FSA Vero Pro, Narrow Wide, 42T |
Shifters | Shimano Sora R3000, ST-R3000-R, 9 Speed | Shimano Sora, 2x9 | microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 Specific |
Cassette | Sunrace M96, 9 Speed, 11-34T | Shimano HG400, 9 speed, 11-34 | SunRace 9-Speed, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC X9, 9 Speed | KMC Z9 | KMC X9 |
Brakes | TRP Spyre Disc Brake, MD-C610-C, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated | Front: Tektro MD-C510 flat mount, 160mm rotor front and rear | Tektro Road Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor |
Brake Levers | microSHIFT Advent |
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 | Boardman Asymmetric Adventure Tubeless Ready Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 25mm Inner, Disc Specific |
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Front Hub | Vitus KT, XF1F-12, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole | Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear | Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Vitus KT, M4ZR, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole, HG Freehub | Formula CX-20 front, CX-22 rear | Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H |
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 | Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE - Addix, 700x38mm - Tubeless Ready | WTB Horizon, 650Bx47mm |
Disc Rotors | Tektro TR160, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |