The Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked.
Unshackled from the same old routes, each ride reveals new ways ahead, like a fresh map - that bridleway to who-knows-where, the gravel track through the woods or the rougher shortcut that you know is quicker but that other bikes couldn’t handle. See, in a world obsessed with pace, sometimes we need to focus on the place, the journey and the fun that comes from a bike with the capability to seek out adventures where others wouldn’t.
Whether embarking on a far-flung bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a lightweight carbon frame and fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces, aided by big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks. With compatibility for 1X or 2X drivetrains and either 700c or 650b wheels, you can really fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. And if ultra-racing or multi-day expeditions are your thing, the frame has ample mounts for luggage, waterbottles and mudguards. For those remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, you can always load up with whatever you need to reach the next supply point.
This isn’t simply about the same cliches of getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel or adventure bike. It broadens your horizons, delivering richer experiences and powerful lasting memories. It’s a bike that enables you to do more. It’s a bike that gives you options. The Substance empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted.
- Dedicated carbon adventure/gravel frameset
- SRAM Apex 1X groupset
- WTB 650b aluminium disc wheelset
- Maxxis Rambler EXO 650b x 47 tyres
- Full mudguard mounts
- Rear rack and extra water bottle mounts
Features:
Substance offers you a new way to rideAdventure ready |
Frame MaterialUD Carbon |
Wheel Size650b |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL |
ColourSilver |
Weight:Medium: 9.1kg |
£1,999.99
Specifications
FRAMESubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount, 1x Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Axle Specifcations: 172mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
REAR HUB Prime SR2D 142x12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub, 36T Ratchet System |
FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount, Axle Specifications: 120mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
WHEELSETPrime Orra V2 Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub |
CHAINSETSRAM Apex X-Sync 40T, 11 Speed, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm |
FRONT TYREMaxxis Rambler 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM GXP BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
REAR TYREMaxxis Rambler 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
BRAKESSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM Apex 11 Speed, Long Cage |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM Centreline Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
FRONT SHIFTERSRAM Apex Hydraulic Brake Lever |
HANDLEBARSFSA Adventure Compact Handlebars
6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm |
REAR SHIFTERSRAM Apex
11 Speed |
STEMFSA Omega 6061 Aluminium
3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm |
CASSETTESunrace CSMS7 11 Speed, 11-42T |
HEADSETACROS Aix-Low R3
Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
CHAINKMC X11
11 Speed |
GRIPSVitus Super Grip
Anti Slip, Shockproof |
FRONT RIMPrime Orra V2 Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready |
SADDLEVitus
Ti Rail |
REAR RIMPrime Orra V2 Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready |
SEATPOSTFSA Gossamer
27.2mm x 350mm |
FRONT HUBPrime SR2D
12x100mm, Centre Lock |
SEATCLAMPAluminium 31.8mm
Stainless Steel Bolt |
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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