The Vitus e-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 bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the e-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 the compact Fazua electric drive system with three assistance levels up to 250 watts. The latest top-tube controller lets you easily manage performance and with everything cleanly integrated, the Substance retains its modern look. Paired with SRAM’s smooth Rival 1X drivetrain, the frame is also compatible with 700c or 650b wheels, so you can fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. For tough rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, rack mounts enable you to load up with whatever’s required 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 e-Substance is more than a gravel or adventure bike. Retaining the essence of what the Substance stands for, the addition of the electric drive system simply opens up the possibility for you to do more. It’s a bike that gives you options. The Substance family empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted.
UD carbon frame with internal cable routing
Substance offers you a new way to rideDrop handlebar explorer with electric assistance |
Frame MaterialUD Carbon |
Suspension Travel (MTB Only)N/A |
Wheel Size650b |
Available SizeS, M, L, XL |
ColourCopper |
Weight:Medium: 14.7kg |
£3,999.99
Specifications
FRAMEE-Substance Carbon - Fazua UD Carbon, Fazua evation Integration, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 172mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
REAR RIMPrime Kanza Disc Alloy 650b, Tubeless Ready |
FORKSE-Substance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm Axle, Flat Mount, Mud Guard Mounts |
FRONT HUBPrime RD020
12x100mm, Centre Lock |
SHOCKN/A N/A |
REAR HUB Prime RD020 142x12mm, Centre Lock, XD Freehub |
CHAINSETFSA CK 746 38T, 11 Speed, S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm |
WHEELSETPrime Kanza Disc Alloy 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, XD Freehub |
BOTTOM BRACKETN/A N/A |
FRONT TYREMaxxis Rambler 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
REAR TYREMaxxis Rambler 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM Rival 11 Speed, Long Cage |
BRAKESSRAM Rival
Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
SHIFTERSSRAM Rival
11 Speed |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM Centreline
Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
CASSETTESRAM XG-1150 11 Speed, 10-42T |
HANDLEBARSFSA Adventure Compact Handlebars
6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm |
CHAINKMC e11T
11 Speed, E-Bike Specific |
STEMFSA Omega 6061 Aluminium
3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm |
MOTOR BATTERYFazua Energy 250X
Frame Integrated, 252Wh - 36v / 7ah |
HEADSETACROS Aix-Low R3
Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
MOTOR COMPUTERN/A
N/A |
GRIPSVitus Super Grip
Anti Slip, Shockproof |
MOTOR SHIFTERFazua Remote fX
Frame Integrated |
SADDLEVitus
Ti Rail |
MOTOR DRIVE UNITFazua Ride 50 Trail
250W, Mid Position Motor |
SEATPOSTFSA Gossamer
Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm |
FRONT RIMPrime Kanza Disc Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready |
SEATCLAMPAluminium 31.8mm
Stainless Steel Bolt |
Geometry & Sizing
Model / Size | S | M | L | XL |
Seat Tube - CT | 501 | 525 | 560 | 590 |
Seat Tube - CC | 441 | 465 | 500 | 530 |
Virtual TT | 510 | 532.2 | 560 | 590 |
Front Centre | 581 | 595 | 604 | 634 |
Wheelbase | 1006 | 1020.6 | 1031.3 | 1060.4 |
Headtube | 120 | 145 | 170 | 205 |
Fork Rake | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Fork Length | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
HT Angle | 70.5 | 71 | 72 | 72 |
ST Angle | 74.5 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
Chainstay | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
BB Drop | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
Crank length | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Max Tyre Size | 650 x 47c / 700 x 42c | 650 x 47c / 700 x 42c | 650 x 47c / 700 x 42c | 650 x 47c / 700 x 42c |
Stack | 541.4 | 565.8 | 586.9 | 623.6 |
Reach | 359.9 | 369.6 | 381 | 399.3 |
Stand Over Height | 775.8 | 794.4 | 807.2 | 825.4 |
Stem length | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
Handlebar Width | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 |
Height | 163 - 170 | 170 - 178 | 178 - 185 | 185 - 192 |
Inside Leg | 70 - 74 | 74 - 82 | 82 - 86 | 86 - 90 |
Bottom Bracket | Fazua Evation | Fazua Evation | Fazua Evation | Fazua Evation |
Headset | Tapered 1 1/8" > 1 1/2" Upper: IS41.8/28.6 Lower: IS52/40 |
Tapered 1 1/8" > 1 1/2" Upper: IS41.8/28.6 Lower: IS52/40 |
Tapered 1 1/8" > 1 1/2" Upper: IS41.8/28.6 Lower: IS52/40 |
Tapered 1 1/8" > 1 1/2" Upper: IS41.8/28.6 Lower: IS52/40 |
Seat Post | 350mm x 27.2mm | 350mm x 27.2mm | 350mm x 27.2mm | 350mm x 27.2mm |
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