The Substance is the bike that will go anywhere you point it; on whatever surface you choose.
With a UD carbon frame, tapered headtube, and full carbon forks, the Substance carbon is born tough and light. This bike can go as hard and fast as you want it to or be a lightweight friend for long distance relaxed epic. With the addition of mounts for luggage, mud guards and multiple bottles it’s also capable of the biggest bike packing or touring adventures.
Fitted with SRAM's brand new Rival eTap AXS HRD with wireless electronic shifting. This 12 speed groupset offers modern gearing ratio's, advanced chain management and easy personalisation via the app. Top technology in an efficent package, with amazing value.
The Substance CRS-2 is fitted with Prime Kanza Aluminium wheels, and fitted with big volume WTB Byway TCS 47mm tyres. 650b is perfect for adventure cycling with the large outer diameter keeping your wheels rolling over bumps, whilst the added tyre volume allows you to adjust pressures depending on the terrain for grip, comfort, and luggage weight. The finishing kit is made up of quality parts from FSA and Prime.
- Dedicated Carbon adventure/gravel frameset
- SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS HRD groupset
- Prime Kanza 650b Aluminium Disc wheelset
- WTB Venture TCS Road Plus 650b x 47 tyres
- Full mudguard mounts
- Rear rack and extra water bottle mounts
Available with our exclusive retail partners Mid June!
Features:
All-New Sommet Frame OnlyAdventure ready |
Frame MaterialUD Carbon |
Wheel Size650b |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL |
ColourMidnight Blue |
Weight:Medium: 9.4 kg |
£2,499.99
Specifications
 FRAMESubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount |
 REAR HUB N/A N/A |
 FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Bottle Mounts, Flat Mount |
 SPOKESN/A
N/A |
 CHAINSETSRAM RIVAL D1 DUB WIDE 43/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL: 175mm |
 FRONT TYREWTB Venture TCS Road Plus 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42. |
 BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM DUB 386 DUB For BB386EVO |
REAR TYREWTB Venture TCS Road Plus 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42. |
 FRONT DERAILLEURSRAM RIVAL eTap AXS N/A |
 BRAKESSRAM RIVAL eTap AXS D1 Disc Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
 REAR DERAILLEURSRAM RIVAL eTap AXS 12 Speed, 36T Max, |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM Centreline Front:160mm, Rear:160mm |
 FRONT SHIFTERSRAM RIVAL eTap AXS N/A |
 78mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 4 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm |
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12 Speed |
 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm |
 CASSETTESRAM XG 1250 D1 10-36T |
 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
 12 Speed |
 Anti Slip, Shock Proof |
 N/A |
 Crn-Ti Rail |
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N/A |
 27.2mm x 350mm |
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N/A |
 31.8mm |
Geometry & Sizing
| Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Rec. Rider Height (Imperial) | 5' 1" - 5' 4" | 5' 4" - 5' 7" | 5' 7" - 5' 11" | 5' 10" - 6' 1" | 6' 1" - 6' 4" |
| Rec. Rider Height (Metric) | 155 - 163cm | 163 - 170cm | 170 - 180cm | 178 - 185cm | 185 - 192cm |
| Rec. Inside Leg (Imperial) | 27" - 28" | 28" - 29" | 30" - 32" | 32" - 34" | 34" - 36" |
| Rec. Inside Leg (Metric) | 68 - 73cm | 70 - 74cm | 74 - 82cm | 82 - 86cm | 86 - 90cm |
| (A) Seat Tube - CT | 490mm | 520mm | 540mm | 560mm | 580mm |
| (B) Seat Tube - CC | 433.5mm | 463.5mm | 483.5mm | 503.5mm | 523.5mm |
| (C) Virtual TT | 525mm | 535mm | 545mm | 560mm | 575mm |
| (D) Front Centre | 589.1mm | 595.3mm | 595.4mm | 605.7mm | 615.2mm |
| (E) Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1021mm | 1025mm | 1036mm | 1052mm |
| (F) Headtube | 120mm | 140mm | 150mm | 170mm | 190mm |
| (G) Fork Rake | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| (H) Fork Length | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm |
| (I) HT Angle | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° |
| (J) ST Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 72.5° |
| (K) Chainstay | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| (L) BB Drop | 68mm | 68mm | 68mm | 68mm | 68mm |
| Crank length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm |
| Tyre size | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm |
| (M)Stack | 536.6mm | 557.4mm | 568mm | 589.8mm | 608.9mm |
| (N)Reach | 366mm | 369.8mm | 371mm | 379.6mm | 382.9mm |
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All Vitus frames and framesets purchased from an authorised Vitus retailer or distributor are guaranteed for two (2) years. The warranty term begins with the original date of purchase. The original dated sales invoice or other dated proof of purchase is required. The warranty applies to the original purchaser only. For full information on our warranty process, visit: Warranty