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 V with dependable Microshift components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon 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. This model is setup with a 2X drivetrain but the frame is also compatible with 1X groupsets and either 700c or 650b wheels, so you can really fine-tune the bike to best fit where you are riding. For longer rides with gaps between supply points, there are mounts for luggage and water bottles, as well as for mudguards to shield you from mud and water.
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.
- Double Butted aluminium frame with internal cable routing
- Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
- Microshift R8 2 x 8 speed groupset
- WTB 700c rims with Vitus hubs
- Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport 700x40c tyres
- 3 degree flared handlebar
Features:
Substance offers you a new way to rideAdventure ready |
Frame Material6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium |
Wheel Size700c |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
ColourOyster Grey |
Weight:Medium: 11.1kg |
£799.99
Specifications
FRAMESubstance Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 142 x 12mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
REAR HUB Vitus KT M4ZR, 142 x 12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole, HG Freehub |
FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 120mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
WHEELSETWTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 Rims on Vitus KT Hubs
700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub |
CHAINSETProwheel Ounce 50/34T, 8 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
FRONT TYREVee Tire Co. Rail Sport 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall |
BOTTOM BRACKETCartridge Square Taper BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
REAR TYREVee Tire Co. Rail Sport 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall |
FRONT DERAILLEURMicroshift R8 FD-R252B, Band Type (31.8mm Clamp), 2 x 8 Speed |
BRAKESTektro MD-C310 Disc Brake Flat Mount, Cable Actuated |
REAR DERAILLEURMicroshift R8 RD-R32S, Short Cage, 8 Speed |
BRAKE ROTORSTektro TR160 Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
FRONT SHIFTERMicroshift R8 SB-R482, 2 x 8 Speed |
HANDLEBARSVitus 6061 Aluminium
80mm Reach, 124mm Drop, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm |
REAR SHIFTERMicroshift R8
SB-R482, 8 Speed |
STEMVitus 6061 Aluminium
3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm |
CASSETTEMicroshift H-Series 8 Speed, 11-28T |
HEADSETACROS Aix-Low R3
Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
CHAINKMC X8
8 Speed |
GRIPSVitus
EVA Cork |
FRONT RIMWTB ST i23 TCS 2.0
700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready |
SADDLEVitus
Steel Rail |
REAR RIMWTB ST i23 TCS 2.0
700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready |
SEATPOSTVitus 6061 Aluminium
27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset |
FRONT HUBVitus KT
XF1F-12, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole |
SEATCLAMPAluminium 31.8mm
Stainless Steel Bolt |
Geometry & Sizing
Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Rec. Rider Height (Imperial) | 5' 1" - 5' 4" | 5' 4" - 5' 7" | 5' 7" - 5' 11" | 5' 10" - 6' 1" | 6' 1" - 6' 4" | 6' 4" - 6' 8" |
Rec. Rider Height (Metric) | 155 - 163cm | 163 - 170cm | 170 - 180cm | 178 - 185cm | 185 - 192cm | 192 - 202cm |
Rec. Inside Leg (Imperial) | 27" - 28" | 28" - 29" | 30" - 32" | 32" - 34" | 34" - 36" | 35" - 37" |
Rec. Inside Leg (Metric) | 68 - 73cm | 70 - 74cm | 74 - 82cm | 82 - 86cm | 86 - 90cm | 89 - 94cm |
(A) Seat Tube - CT | 475mm | 495mm | 515mm | 535mm | 555mm | 575mm |
(B) Seat Tube - CC | 425mm | 445mm | 465mm | 485mm | 505mm | 525mm |
(C) Virtual TT | 522mm | 535mm | 550mm | 562mm | 578mm | 595mm |
(D) Front Centre | 591.4mm | 596.6mm | 605.1mm | 617.4mm | 630.6mm | 645.2mm |
(E) Wheelbase | 1017.6mm | 1022.9mm | 1031.4mm | 1043.8mm | 1057.1mm | 1071.7mm |
(F) Headtube | 112mm | 127mm | 144mm | 154mm | 173mm | 184mm |
(G) Fork Rake | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm |
(H) Fork Length | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm |
(I) HT Angle | 70.6° | 71.3° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.75° |
(J) ST Angle | 74.2° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.2° | 73.2° |
(K) Chainstay | 436mm | 436mm | 436mm | 436mm | 440mm | 440mm |
(L) BB Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
Crank length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Tyre size | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm |
(M) Stack | 534mm | 551mm | 568mm | 577mm | 595mm | 606mm |
(N) Reach | 371mm | 377mm | 382mm | 391mm | 398mm | 412mm |
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