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.
The Substance CR-2 is fitted with Shimano’s popular GRX 400 groupset – the world's first dedicated gravel groupset. Paired with the GRX 600 chainset, this 10 speed 2X groupset delivers a smooth and quiet drivetrain, specifically tuned for gravel / adventure riding.
The Substance CR-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 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 CR-2 featuring a 3 degree bar flare.
- Dedicated Carbon adventure/gravel frameset
- Shimano GRX 400/600 groupset
- Prime Kanza 650b Aluminium Disc wheelset
- WTB Byway TCS Road Plus 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 |
ColourForest Green |
Weight:Medium: 9.63kg |
£1,799.99
Specifications
 FRAMESubstance Carbon UD Carbon, 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, Bottle 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 |
 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 400 FD-RX400, Braze-On |
 BRAKESShimano GRX 400 ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
 REAR DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400 RD-RX400, 10 Speed, Shadow Plus |
BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT64 Front:160mm, Rear:160mm |
 FRONT SHIFTERShimano GRX 400 ST-RX600-L |
 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm |
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ST-RX600-R, 10 Speed |
 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm |
 CASSETTEShimano HG500 11-34T |
 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
 10 Speed |
 Anti Slip, Shock Proof |
 650b |
 Crn-Ti Rail |
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650b |
 27.2mm x 350mm, 15mm Offset |
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12 x 100mm Front, Centre Lock |
 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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