The Substance is the bike that will go anywhere you point it; on whatever surface you choose.
Built with a Reynolds 725 Heat-Treated Chrome-Moly double butted steel frame from the legendary British tubing manufacturers. Paired to carbon fork designed to take both 700c and 650b wheels & tyres, the possibilities are endless. The Substance offers you a new way to ride.
Featuring a tapered headtube, and full T-700 UD carbon forks, the Substance steel is born tough. This bike is made for round-the-world adventure or dependable and comfortable commuting. With the addition of mounts for mudguards, luggage, and multiple bottles it’s also capable of going anywhere for any amount of time.The Substance VRS-2 is fitted with Shimano’s newly released GRX 600 groupset – the world's first dedicated gravel groupset. Paired with the GRX 810 rear mech, this 11 speed 2X groupset delivers a smooth and quiet drivetrain, specifically tuned for gravel / adventure riding.
The Substance VRS-2 is fitted with WTB ST Light i23 TCS rims, laced to Alex Bear Pawl hubs, 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 a Vitus 6061 aluminium handlebar, stem, and seat post. The handlebars feature a flat top section for added comfort on and off-road, with the Substance CRS-1 featuring a 3 degree bar flare.
- Reynolds 725 Heat-Treated Chrome-Moly double butted steel frame
- Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
- Shimano GRX 600 2X Groupset
- WTB SpeedTerra 650b TCS wheels
- WTB Venture TCS 650b x 47 tyres
- 16 degree flared handlebar
Features:
Substance offers you a new way to rideAdventure ready |
Frame MaterialReynolds 725 Steel |
Wheel Size650b (compatiable with 700c) |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
ColourAnthracite |
Weight:Medium: 10.71kg |
£1,599.99
Specifications
FRAMESubstance Reynolds 725 Reynolds 725 Heat Treated Double Butted Steel, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount |
REAR HUB Prime 12 x 142mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub |
FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount |
SPOKESN/A
N/A |
CHAINSETShimano GRX 600 FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
FRONT TYREWTB Byway 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 BRACKETShimano RS500 BB-RS500, BSA Threaded English, 68mm, |
REAR TYREWTB Byway 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 DERAILLEURShimano GRX 800 FD-RX810, Band-On |
BRAKESShimano GRX 600 ST-RX600, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
REAR DERAILLEURShimano GRX 800 RD-RX810, 11 Speed, Long Cage, Shadwow Plus |
BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT54 Front:160mm, Rear:160mm |
FRONT SHIFTERShimano GRX 600 ST-RX600-L |
HANDLEBARSVITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing
77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm |
REAR SHIFTERShimano GRX 600
ST-RX600-R, 11 Speed |
STEMVITUS 6061 Aluminium
3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm |
CASSETTESunrace RX1 11-34T |
HEADSETACROS Aix 322 R3
Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
CHAINKMC X11
11 Speed |
GRIPSVITUS Super Grip
Anti Slip, Shock Proof |
FRONT RIMPrime Kanza Aluminium Disc
650b |
SADDLEVitus
Crn-Ti Rail |
REAR RIMPrime Kanza Aluminium Disc
650b |
SEATPOSTVITUS 6061 Aluminium
27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset |
FRONT HUBPrime
12 x 100mm Front, Centre Lock |
SEATCLAMPVitus Aluminium
30 mm |
Geometry & Sizing
Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Rec. Rider Height (Imperial) | 5' 0" - 5' 3" | 5' 3" - 5' 5" | 5' 5" - 5' 8" | 5' 8" - 6' 0" | 6' 0" - 6' 2" | 6' 2" - 6' 5" |
Rec. Rider Height (Metric) | 155 - 163cm | 163 - 170cm | 170 - 178cm | 178 - 185cm | 185 - 192cm | 192 - 200cm |
Rec. Inside Leg (Imperial) | 27" - 28" | 28" - 30" | 30" - 32" | 32" - 34" | 34" - 35" | 35" - 37" |
Rec. Inside Leg (Metric) | 68 - 73cm | 70 - 74cm | 74 - 82cm | 82 - 86cm | 86 - 90cm | 89 - 94cm |
Seat Tube - CT | 500mm | 520mm | 540mm | 560mm | 580mm | 600mm |
Seat Tube - CC | 462mm | 482mm | 502mm | 522mm | 542mm | 562mm |
(A)Virtual TT | 522mm | 535mm | 550mm | 562mm | 578mm | 595mm |
Front Centre | 584.1mm | 589.3mm | 597.8mm | 610.2mm | 629mm | 638.5mm |
Wheelbase | 1010.3mm | 1015.5mm | 1024.1mm | 1036.5mm | 1050mm | 1065mm |
(E)Headtube | 108mm | 123mm | 140mm | 150mm | 169mm | 180mm |
Fork Rake | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
Fork Length | 398mm | 398mm | 398mm | 398mm | 398mm | 398mm |
(B)HT Angle | 70.6° | 71.3° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.75° |
(C)ST Angle | 74.2° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.2° | 73.2° |
(D)Chainstay | 436mm | 436mm | 436mm | 436mm | 440mm | 440mm |
BB Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
Crank length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Tyre size | 361.5mm | 361.5mm | 361.5mm | 361.5mm | 361.5mm | 361.5mm |
(F)Stack | 533.9mm | 550.6mm | 567.5mm | 577mm | 595mm | 606.4mm |
(G)Reach | 370.9mm | 377.1mm | 381.9mm | 391.1mm | 398.4mm | 411.9mm |
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